Our Team
Our Support Coordinators support participants to understand and implement the funded supports in their plan. We will link you to the community, mainstream and other government services. Our Support Coordinators will focus on supporting you to build skills and help you follow your own direction and reach your goals.
Director - Support Coordinator - Psycho-Social Recovery Coach - Social Worker

Kathryn Soar
Kathryn leads our team with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She holds a Masters in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Genetics major). Not only has she worked professionally in the disability sector for nine years, she also has 24 years of lived experience. With support coordination and disability social work, Kathryn feels she has found her niche. She loves untangling complex and tricky situations for individuals and families and seeing people develop in confidence and build relationships with their communities.
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When she's not working, you can find Kathryn spending time with her husband and two adult children. In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys sewing, quilting, cross-stitching, and taking walks in nature.
Support Coordinator - Psycho-Social Recovery Coach

Catherine Kaeslar
Catherine offers Support Coordination and Psycho-Social Recovery Coaching. With a Bachelor of Human Movement and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation, Catherine has developed an extensive skill set. This education, coupled with 13 years of experience in the disability sector, allows her to provide specialised services for the participants she works with. Before joining Soaring Sparrows, Catherine worked to support people going through brain injury rehabilitation. Over the past 8 years her focus has been on psycho social support, including 5 years of support coordination,. Over this time, she has developed a passion for supporting participants to work towards their goals.
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Outside of work, Catherine enjoys horses, gardening and spending time at the beach. Catherine has family both in SA and interstate and she loves popping over the border for a quick visit when she can.
Support Coordinator - Psycho-Social Recovery Coach - Social Worker

Michelle Davey
Michelle has 3 years experience working in the disability sector and 20 years of lived experience. Her recent graduation from a Bachelor of Social Work, has given her a wealth of knowledge that she can use to benefit her clients. Michelle seeks to provide holistic, strength-based services that are grounded in evidence. She loves interacting with participants and their supports and helping them find solutions for a rewarding life.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys watching movies and TV series, dining out with friends, and spending time with her young adult daughter. ​
Support Coordinator - Psycho Social Recovery Coach - Social Worker -

Anita Julius
Anita is a dedicated social worker with five years of professional experience, two of which have been focused entirely in the disability sector. Her commitment to her participants is evident in her compassionate approach and expert knowledge.
She is dedicated to empowering and advocating for her participants, ensuring every opportunity is tailored to help them reach their goals. With a passion for continuous learning, she actively seeks new opportunities to enhance her professional knowledge and expertise. Her commitment to growth ensures she stays at the forefront of her field, ready to tackle new challenges with confidence.

