Meet the team

Zak plays a pivotal role at Mosaic by overseeing our delivery of Behaviour Support, Therapy, and Support Coordination Services.

With over a decade of experience in the sector, Zak's journey began as a support worker and evolved into diverse management roles, culminating in his duel positions as General Manager Capacity Building and Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner. Due to his commitments he is not taking on new clients.

Zak's areas of speciality within Behaviour Support are well regarded within the Disability Sector and include Justice support, rural support, relationships/intimacy, complex behaviour support, and Restrictive Practices. He possesses an expert understanding and particular interest in the latter, displaying a deep commitment to both empowering and supporting clients.

Beyond his professional endeavours, he is an avid enthusiast of Horror and Sci-Fi genres, immersing himself in everything they offer. His love for adventure finds expression through tattooing, travelling, camping, and 4-wheel driving.

Zak prioritises providing high-quality services that align with Mosaic's values, contemporary practices, and professional standards. His wealth of experience, commitment to empowering others, and passion for diverse interests make him an invaluable asset to the Mosaic team.

Languages spoken: English

With  over a decade of experience in the disability sector, an extensive background in working with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, and experience working with those living with Dementia, Marie-Claire is adept at addressing behavioural challenges, catering to unique needs and providing nurturing guidance.

Originally hailing from South America, Marie-Claire has called Australia home for the past seven years.. She has a Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology and a Graduate Diploma in Neuropsychology and Neuropsychiatry for Adults.

With her background as a speech pathologist, Marie-Claire possesses a wealth of experience in addressing communication difficulties and implementing augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) systems, fostering meaningful connections for her clients.

Beyond her professional endeavours, Marie-Claire's zest for an active and healthy lifestyle shines through. Her love for sports and outdoor pursuits fills her free time, often spent immersing herself in Perth's picturesque scenery and embarking on memorable travels. Her radiant smile is a true reflection of her vibrant spirit.

Marie-Claire's multicultural background, unwavering dedication to her profession, and passion for life make her an invaluable member of the Mosaic team.

Languages spoken: Spanish and English. Basic knowledge of Italian.

Andre has worked in both Perth and Melbourne with a diverse range of clients, always aiming to provide people with the best tools and high-quality supports to improve their overall quality of life. 

Particularly passionate about behavioural change, Andre supports his clients to implement healthy replacement behaviours that lead to sustainable and meaningful improvements.  

Holding a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Andre has a growing interest in Psychosocial disability and how it can impact someone's social and cognitive functioning.  

One of Andre's core values is empowerment, and he finds great fulfilment working with young adults and their families to enable sustainable positive change.  

Outside of work, he has a keen interest in sports and fitness, with a specific focus on AFL, basketball, and the gym. 

With a diverse background in psychology, disability support work, aged care, and social support, Areesha brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her role. Areesha is particularly passionate about working with young people with disabilities, including young adults and children with autism and mental health challenges.

Areesha's career has involved supporting young adults with autism in achieving essential social goals such as making friends, maintaining relationships and creating structured routines that enhance their quality of life. Her expertise extends to assisting people who live with disability in managing behaviour escalations, low mood, and feelings of loneliness through the development and implementation of behaviour support plans. Areesha's experience also includes providing support for those dealing with conditions such as Parkinson's and dementia,

Beyond her professional commitments, Areesha finds joy in diverse personal interests. She enjoys the art of cooking, revels in playful interactions with animals, indulges in the world of video games and anime, and creates beautiful crochet projects.

Languages spoken: English and Urdu

Nina has a wealth of experience in a range of roles within the disability sector working with both children and adults. A large part of her early professional career was in speech pathology where she worked with people with Autism and the elderly, focusing on implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication and swallowing assessments and strategies.  

More recently Nina decided to explore a new avenue to expand her skills and is now enjoying using innovative ways to apply her knowledge and experience to positively impact people's lives within Positive Behaviour Support. 

She also has experience teaching Spanish as a second language to children and adolescents. 

Originally from Chile, Nina spent time in New Zealand before coming to Australia in 2020. 

Outside of work, Nina can often be found immersed in books or spending quality time with loved ones. 

Ryan's heart lies in working with young adults and their families, focusing on increasing independence and empowering them to develop essential life skills. His dedication shines through as he supports young adults to build skills over time while addressing the functions of their behaviours.

With a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Curtin University, Ryan's journey in the disability sector began as a Support Worker for younger individuals. With over two years experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, he brings a diverse range of experiences, working with different diagnoses, ages, and genders.

His growing interest in Psychosocial disability highlights his commitment to understanding how it can impact someone's social and cognitive functioning. Ryan's inquisitive nature drives him to continuously expand his knowledge and expertise in this area.

With a passion for embracing multiple interests, Ryan enjoys having a wide range of cases in his load. This allows him to gain a deeper understanding of various needs and challenges faced by those he supports.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Ryan finds joy in sports, particularly football and cricket. He also appreciates the power of music, which brings harmony to his life.

Ryan's dedication to empowering young adults and his curiosity to understand diverse challenges make him a valuable member of the Mosaic team.

Languages spoken: English

Brendan Deany

Brendan has a Bachelor of Health Sciences and has worked in the disability sector for over four years beginning as a Support Worker and progressing to helping clients to access accommodation that meets their own unique needs.

This experience has enabled him to recently move into Positive Behaviour Support. He brings with him a range of valuable skills such as the ability to gather and assess information from the client and their environment, a strong understanding of clinical requirements, and the ability to quickly build a rapport with clients.

Brendan’s personal outlook is to always come into situations with an open mind, and that every personal interaction provides an opportunity for everyone to learn something new.

Outside of work, Brendan is passionate about music and is a huge movie buff who enjoys spending time at the gym.

Languages spoken: English