





Studio

Amanda Halfpenny
Managing Director
Specialising in acquired brain injury, disability and aged care, Amanda has extensive clinical experience in a variety of health care environments. With a definitive background in social work, she is passionate in working closely with individuals, their families and partners to discover the best support and services for a better quality of life. Amanda founded ccm. in 2014 on the principle of providing meaningful, personalised and professional support for all.
Expertise: Complex injury case management; change management; stakeholder management; counselling; psychosocial assessment and intervention; leadership and training.

Tracy Bishop
Case Manager/Registered Nurse
Specialising in case management, support coordination and training, Tracy has extensive experience in the fields of acquired brain injury, acquired disability, and rehabilitation. She has over 28 years experience across an extensive array of nursing specialities. She is passionate about providing greater opportunities and improving the quality of life for her clients, and their families, by closely collaborating with all involved. Tracy joined ccm. in 2020.
Expertise: Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Support coordination, Training

Melanie Holmes
Occupational Therapist
Specialising in functional assessments and housing reports, Mel has worked in the disability sector for over 16 years. Primarily working in the areas of acquired brain injury and neurological disability, she regularly develops and delivers training for support workers and industry. She takes a great interest in providing people with the opportunities to be heard, have choice, and achieve their goals. Melanie joined ccm. in 2018.
Expertise: Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA); Housing and Support Needs Assessments (SDA, SIL, ILO); training development and facilitation.

Bianca Jansen
Case Manager/Registered Nurse
Specialising in family support, primary health care, care coordination, and chronic disease management, Bianca assists clients with acquired brain injury, complex care needs, and disability. She has over 18 years experience working in aged care, hospital, and community. She enjoys working closely with clients and stakeholders to build genuine, trusting relationships, working holistically to ensure improved health and wellbeing. Bianca joined ccm. in 2020.
Expertise: Support coordination, working in remote communities.

Zuzana Racekova
Case Manager/Registered Nurse
Specialising in rehabilitation and management, Zuzana supports adult and paediatric clients with spinal cord injuries (including tracheostomy and ventilator dependency), traumatic and acquired brain injuries, complex care needs and disabilities. She is passionate about her work, and assists clients and their families by creating environments of healing, trust, and commitment, and, hopefully, improving a better quality of life. Zuzana joined ccm. in 2018.
Expertise: Complex injury case management; paediatric and adult rehabilitation; clinical care assessments and planning; complex case coordination; mentorship.

Kim Martin
Administration Liaison Officer
With a diverse corporate background across a range of industries, Kim has a wealth of customer service and managerial experience. Her caring nature sees her take great pride in supporting the team and our clients. Having owned her own business, Kim understands business growth and development. She enjoys a challenge and is passionate about empowering others to meet their goals. Kim joined ccm. in 2022.
Expertise: Administration and quality management, client liaison and organisation; problem solving and initiative.

Karishma Lala
Specialist Support Coordinator and Case Manager
Karishma holds a Bachelor of Social Work and specialises in the area of psychosocial disability. She has broad experience working with people experiencing psychological distress and collaborates with government and Non-Government Organisation systems to deliver positive client outcomes. Karishma is passionate about helping clients to live a full and quality life and applies person-centered practices to develop therapeutic and trusting relationships. Karishma joined ccm. in 2022.
Expertise: Social work, psychosocial disability, complex case management and support coordination.

Tina Mohammad Doust
Specialist Support Coordinator and Case Manager
Specialising in primary health care, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management, Tina assists clients with neurological disorders, intellectual, and physical disabilities. With a Bachelor’s in Nursing, a Master’s in Community Health Nursing, and an Advanced Diploma in Community Management, Tina has vast experience in aged-care, hospitals, and community. Tina is passionate about what makes individuals unique and supporting people to thrive. Tina joined ccm. in 2022.
Expertise: Rehabilitation, care planning, neurological disorders, complex case coordination.

Rachel Selwood
Specialist Support Coordinator and Case Manager
With a Social Science degree majoring in Community Work and Human services, Rachel has a passion for social justice, equity, inclusion, and empowerment. She values developing therapeutic client relationships built on mutual respect, non-judgement, and trust. Rachel’s Social Science background lends her an enthusiasm for research and report writing. She particularly enjoys supporting clients with accommodation, housing reports, and appeals. Rachel joined ccm. in 2021.
Expertise: Support Coordination, reporting writing, housing, and accommodation.


