Meet the team
We are a dedicated team of Allied Health Professionals who share a common purpose – to champion equity in education and beyond. Our collective expertise, passion and commitment drive us to advocate for inclusive, personalised, and equitable solutions that address the diverse needs of individuals, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. We firmly believe that by working collaboratively and with empathy, we can make a positive impact and promote social justice for all.
Sarah Stubbs - Senior Developmental Educator/Director
Hi, my name is Sarah, as an experienced, fully registered Developmental Educator (D.E.) supporting school aged children, their families and schools for almost 18 years I pride myself on a holistic, strength-based practice.
I would love the opportunity to chat so that you can get a sense of "who I am" and my dedication to fostering empowerment for your child so they can truly shine.
Phoebe Heinrich - Inclusion Practitioner
Hi, I'm Phoebe.
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2019 and have been working in the disability sector for the past 6 years. I've worked in various roles, including support worker and behavior support practitioner, supporting a diverse range of clients.
I'm all about a balanced life. You'll often find me at the gym, hanging out with friends, or spending time with my dog, Clifford. I identify as neurodivergent, and I firmly believe that everyone sees the world uniquely. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to life. I love helping my clients discover what works best for them, unlock their potential, and understand their needs.
It's my passion to support personal growth and encourage my students to be who they truly are.
Jarrad Reade - Inclusion Practitioner
Hi, I am Jarrad.
I have a Bachelors degree in Psychological Science, a Master’s in teaching (Special Education), and I am currently completing a Master of Disability Practice and Leadership (Developmental Education). I have worked in several roles in the disability sector, including a Support Worker, Autism Spectrum Facilitator, and an Autism Engagement Advisor.
I enjoy spending time out in nature, hanging out with my friends and family, and keeping up to date with the latest video games and movies.
My experiences have taught me the importance of taking an individualised, person-centred approach that aims to support each person’s holistic development. I am passionate about supporting young people throughout their life journey, and I pride myself on building strong and fun relationships with the people that I work with.”
Leanne Cooper - Inclusion Practitioner
Hi I am Leanne,
I hold qualifications in Psychology and Education and have dedicated 30 years to working in the Education/Disability sector. My experience spans various roles, including Special Class/School Teacher, Provisional Educational Psychologist, Wellbeing Coordinator, Autism Spectrum Facilitator, and Autism Engagement Advisor.
As an avid reader, I continually expand my knowledge in personal development. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and spending quality moments with my pets, Buddy and Jerry.
I am passionate about supporting my clients and their teams from a neuro-affirming and holistic perspective. Building strong connections founded on compassion and understanding is vital to me, as it helps my clients grow, thrive, and achieve their best selves.
Megan Lloyd - Inclusion Practitioner
Hi, I'm Megan!
I have a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Psychology, a Master's in Social Work, and am currently completing a Master of Mental Health. I have worked and studied in the mental health and disability sectors for the past 10 years: working as an NDIS Mentor, Support Worker, and Psychosocial Recovery Coach, as well as a Youth Case Manager in both primary and secondary education settings. In my spare time I am often spending time with my cat Winnie, crocheting, or reading a book. I am also a big fan of board games and playing volleyball at an inclusive social club.
I am open-minded and inclusive in all aspects of life, and have a passion for supporting young people in building capacity through individualised and client-driven goals. I believe that the most successful outcomes are often achieved through creative and adaptive thinking, a strong therapeutic relationship, and an emphasis on personal choice and self-determination.
Steve Stubbs - Office manager
Hi, I’m Steve Stubbs
I’m a key part of our team, providing support with account queries, administrative tasks, troubleshooting, and general office maintenance. I take pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly and enjoy being a reliable point of contact for both our families and our team. With a kind and approachable nature, I strive to make interactions easy and stress-free. More recently, I’ve also taken on the role of assisting families by accessing the necessary documentation to support maintenance, handyman tasks, and general yard work. I’m always happy to help wherever I can!
When I’m not working on admin tasks for Equity educators, I am busy supporting our new Emotional Support Practitioner, Olive—our 7-month-old Labrador to ensure that she is getting her needs met. From training and socialisation to plenty of cuddles and enrichment, I’m making sure she’s set up for success in her important role
Olive Stubbs - Emotional support practitioner
Hi, I am Olive
I am a13-week-old fully registered Labrador retriever supporting our office team on admin days. My short experience spans various roles from Scratches to cuddles. I love to make people feel happy and making them smile. I am passionate about food and love to play with my favorite toys and bite while my teeth grow
Testimonials
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Sarah possesses an amazing talent for encouraging communication and expressing emotions, a skill that has greatly benefited my child who has Autism.
Her respectful and understanding demeanour has not only supported my child’s needs but has also been instrumental in their educational journey. Sarah's dedication has made a significant difference in our experience with the school system.
She has been an amazing advocate for my child at school, playing a crucial role in fostering an understanding environment for them.
Unlike other services we've encountered, Sarah's approach has uniquely resonated with my child.
We hope to spend many years working with Sarah
I am incredibly thankful for the assistance we have received from Equity Educators. Accessing their support service has been a great relief, and I am delighted with the positive impact it has had on my daughter. Working with Phoebe has resulted in significant growth in my daughter’s resilience, emotional regulation and self-worth. Phoebe’s personalised approach, while recognising my daughter’s strengths and needs, has played a crucial role in her progress.
Equity Educators staff members are not only friendly and accommodating but also maintain regular communications with both parents and the school. This ensures ongoing support, valuable feedback and clear direction whenever needed. I could not be more pleased with the support we have received from Equity Educators.
Moreover, my daughter feels at ease and confident with her support facilitator. She eagerly anticipates her regular sessions, demonstrating a positive and comfortable environment created by Equity Educators
8-year-old female diagnosed with Autism
Equity Educators has worked with our 7-year-old daughter for a year to date, and they have been a wonderful influence. Our daughter loves her weekly sessions with Jarrad, who is a calm, friendly mentor to her as she develops her social skills. Jarrad regularly advises the school on strategies to help our daughter participate positively in class. He has undoubtedly contributed to the improvement in her behaviour and confidence during their time together.
I cannot highly recommend Sarah Stubbs enough as a past support to our family and our son Bailey. Sarah worked with Bailey throughout primary school and assisted with his transition to high school. Through her regular sessions with him, she was able to boost his self-esteem and his understanding of autism and how it impacted his day-to-day life. Her supportive and proactive approach assisted him to be more successful in a classroom setting whilst assisting with his feelings of self-doubt and helping him understand his strengths and what an amazing individual he is. As a family we felt totally supported in some stressful and unsure times and Sarah’s positivity and “can do” individualised approach really gave us confidence in embarking on scaffolding Bailey’s personal and school journey. Sarah liaised frequently with the schools to set him up to be successful with practical and effective techniques that he and his teachers could apply. Her kind and caring nature coupled with a great sense of humour has helped shape Bailey into the young adult he is today.
We will be always grateful for the impact she has made to Bailey’s life.
Just a quick message to say thank you for an inspiring workshop at Trinity Gardens Primary on the 24th of January. We really enjoyed your relaxed and interactive style of sharing which worked so well with our small group.
We came away with a much better appreciation of the range of learning that children can potentially come away with, or be exposed to, while they are also having fun. I could see the benefits of the Lego Therapy with many of the children I work with and look forward to putting it into practice this term.
Thank you,
Trinity Gardens SSO’s (Co-educators)