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 programs for young adults with additional needs. She wanted to create a environment that allowed them to develop pre-work skills in a social relaxed setting. She also listened to students who expressed anxiety about if they would still be able to meet with friends and have fun once they graduated from school. Thus, Proudly Productive was formed.
TRACEY
Team Leader
Tracey has over 20 years of experience working as an Early Intervention Therapy Assistant and in Administration roles. Tracey brings her love of quilting and sewing to our program and splits her time with us between this and enrolment administration.
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 his certificate in disability support. He enjoys gaming, footy, fishing and woodwork.
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 for the West Coast Eagles, 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.
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.
ISAAC
Work Coach
Isaac is currently studying conservation biology and zoology at UWA. He enjoys gaming, footy, cricket, rugby, reading and music
JOHN
Work Coach
John has a certificate IV in business. He loves watching movies and music and is happy to help the team during music sessions and lessons.
JACOB
Work Coach
Jacob is currently studying music at WAAPA. Jacob is the leader of our music program.
ROMANO
Work Coach
Romano is involved in our Music and Gaming programs.