COLLEEN ARMSTRONG
Director
Colleen's original career was as a Child Care Centre Coordinator. After having her own children she moved into Education Support in primary and secondary school. She became part of the Work Skills program, supervising students while in the community. This is when she saw a huge need for productive social programs for young adults with additional needs. She wanted to create a environment that allowed individuals to explore materials, develop their creativity and maintain friendships in a relaxed social setting. Thus, Proudly Productive was formed.
DYLAN
Work Coach
Dylan has experience working with young people with additional needs in a range of environments; including a school, sport coaching, alternate to employment program and in accessing the community. Originally from Albany, he is a keen sportsman and currently plays WAFL for Claremont Football Club.
LACHLAN
Work Coach
Lachlan is currently working towards a certificate in disability support. He enjoys footy, fishing, Gym and woodwork. Lachlan has also developed our gaming program where we attend the
E-Sports Hub at Murdoch Uni.
JULIE-ANNE
Work Coach
Jibby, as everyone calls her, is currently studying to become a Chiropractor at Murdoch University. Jibby’s hobbies include playing AFL, touch rugby and netball.
GEORGIA
Work Coach
Georgia is a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience working within in the NDIS. She enjoys going to the beach and walking her dog. Georgia also works as a dance teacher and loves sewing and craft. Georgia Is in charge of our Movement and Dance fun in the workshop on a Saturday morning
REBECCA
Work Coach
Rebecca works as a school officer in a primary school and has a certificate 3 in Business and Sport & Fitness with many years experiences as a swim instructor and school holiday program leader. She is the mother to Mia who attends playgroup.
CRISTINA
Work Coach
Cristina has a certificate 3 in support work and is currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at ECU. Cristina has completed work placements within the special education department at a high school. Cristina loves everything sci-fi, anime and fantasy related as well as painting, cooking, and reading.
LYN
Work Coach
Lyn is currently studying Physiotherapy at Curtin University. She loves playing soccer and going to the
gym. Lyn helps in all areas of our workshop program.
JACOB
Work Coach
Jacob is currently in his last year of studying music at WAAPA. Jacob is the leader of our Tuesday night (Choir) and Saturday music program. Jacob also supervises our team members Out'N'About each Saturday afternoon.
JOHN
Work Coach
John has a certificate IV in business. He loves watching movies and music.
John teaches guitar two mornings a week in our workshop as well as computer animations.
ISAAC
Work Coach
Isaac is currently studying conservation Biology and Zoology at UWA. He enjoys gaming, footy, cricket, rugby, reading and music
ROMANO
Work Coach
Romano helps to facilitate our Off Site Work Experience, He enjoys Wood Work, Music and takes on the role of Dungeon Master for our Dungeons & Dragons nights.
HANNAH
Work Coach
Hannah is currently studying Occupational Therapy at Curtin university. Hannah loves and still plays basketball and hockey. She is currently working as a swim instructor and enjoys working with children.