Amanda Hendren - Director
Amanda started her career as a psychologist at Baillie Henderson Hospital in Toowoomba working in the Acquired Brain Injury and Dual Disability units. In 1998 she left Australia to travel and work overseas for eight years returning to Brisbane in 2006 and taking up a position as a psychologist working in correctional facilities. Reconnecting with her psychological roots she went on to specialise in working with people with cognitive impairment in the prison system and in 2010 moved to the position of Senior Dual Disability Coordinator with Mental Health Services where she remained until 2017. Amanda has also worked with the Mater Intellectual Disability and Autism Service.
Whilst working at Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services Amanda led the Trauma Informed Care Project for Indigenous Consumers working within The Way Forward team.
Amanda started working in private practice in 2013 specialising in dual disability and naturally moved into working with NDIS participants when the scheme rolled out in Queensland. She has completed a Master of Disability Studies and has studied part of a Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She ceased her registration as a psychologist in 2023. Amanda is part of the Sunshine Coast Region Team.
Lauren Pennisi - Operations Lead
Lauren is part of our administration team assisting AJH in many areas including HR, Operations, Finance, and IT.
She has a diverse background in admin and sales in private banking, a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and most recently moving from management and instructing in the Pilates industry to join AJH.
Lauren is part of our Sunshine Coast team.
Tara James - Administration Officer
Tara has worked as a high-school math tutor and has been working part-time as a barista since she left school. Growing up learning music she has a real passion to work with teenagers and young adults build confidence in their life. Tara wants to become an Occupational Therapist and work in schools to help high-school students through their studies. She loves spending time with people and learning new things and is always up for the challenge of exploring new places.
Tara is part of our Sunshine Coast team.
Sally Tennant - PA to Amanda Hendren
Sally has a long history of working in personal assistant and administrative roles.
Sally's skill set is versatile. She has over 15 years of experience across administration management, finance, business development and organisational structures and planning.
Sally is part of our Sunshine Coast team.
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