We are a strong team with a shared passion for advocacy and supporting people with a disability, and their significant carers. Each of our team brings a unique expertise and experience that makes SECCA a diverse workplace well placed to support a diverse client base.
Jaini
CEO
Jaini (they/them) lives and works on the unceded land of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.
With a strong background in strategic management, Jaini brings years of experience leading inclusive, accessible, and person-centred care initiatives. They have served on not-for-profit and community boards, demonstrating a commitment to collaborative leadership and evidence-informed service delivery.
A qualified psychotherapist, Jaini provides counselling and psychotherapy focused on sexuality, gender, and diverse bodies. Their therapeutic approach is grounded in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and neurodiverse-affirming principles.
Jaini is deeply passionate about ensuring equitable access to best-practice care for all individuals. As CEO, they are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment both for the clients / stakeholders supported by SECCA and for the SECCA team who deliver that support.
Emily
Education Coordinator
Emily (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who provides counselling to people with disability from a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming perspective.
Emily is focused on engaging in education and research that supports the rights of people with disability to healthy relationships, positive sexuality, body autonomy, and affirmation of their identities.
Emily is the daughter of British immigrant parents and grew up on the lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people in Boorloo with her two siblings, one of whom has a disability. Emily has experience as a support worker and coordinator within disability services.
Emily completed a PhD on relationships and sexuality for people with disability, a Masters in Clinical Psychology, Bachelor Degree (hons) in Psychology, and Graduate Certificate in Human Rights.
Emily is affiliated with Curtin University as an Adjunct Research Fellow in the discipline of psychology.
Kelly
Clinicial Lead
Kelly (she/her) lives and works on the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.
Kelly is an experienced occupational therapist with a background in disability and sexual health. She is passionate about fostering inclusive, person-centered care and supporting individuals in exploring their identity, relationships, and sexuality in a safe and affirming way. Kelly takes a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach, ensuring that people of all abilities have access to respectful and empowering support.
Kelly has completed postgraduate studies in sexology through Curtin University, deepening her expertise in sexual health, relationships, and self-determination.
Abbi
Education Officer
Abbi (she/they) was born on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja east of Walyalup, whose land was stolen yet sovereignty never ceded and always will remain.
Abbi holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science majoring in Social Justice completed at the University of Notre Dame. Abbi has over 2 years of experience providing sexuality education to young people aged 12-25 across Western Australia, having worked as a peer educator for a youth sexual health project. Abbi also has over 3 years of experience as a support worker working with children and young people with disability.
Abbi is passionate about delivering comprehensive sexuality education that empowers people and their communities to promote their sexual health. Abbi takes an holistic, inclusive and trauma informed approach to educating others on topics related to sexual health.
Liv
Education Officer
Liv (she/her) works and lives in Boorloo on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodjar.
She has experience in the relationships and sexuality sector, providing peer counselling to the LGBTI+ community and conducting sexual health research.
She is passionate about the generation and provision of open-access, accurate and inclusive education, particularly in the spheres of sexuality and health, as a vehicle to improving health outcomes and holistic well-being.
Liv has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Sexology and is currently studying her medical degree. Eventually she hopes to use all three to serve her community and provide equitable, accessible and comfortable healthcare.
Ashleigh
Clinician
Ashleigh (she/her) has worked as a counsellor specialising in sexuality and disability for close to 10 years.
She is extremely passionate about ensuring all individuals have access to accurate and comprehensive information about sexuality and relationships as well as supporting everyone’s rights to respectful relationships and safe sexual expression.
Ashleigh has a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Sexology, a Bachelor of Arts in Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies, and a Certificate IV in Relationship Education.
Keelan
Clinician
Keelan (he/him) lives and works on the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation.
Keelan holds a Bachelor of Psychology from Curtin University and has half a decade of experience within the disability sector, as a Support Worker and as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Within this time, Keelan has developed a passion for working with complex presentations, promoting the increased practice of understanding and empathy. Keelan advocates for a humanistic and holistic approach to improve client quality of life and build positive and lasting change.
Keelan is very passionate about providing individualised and person-centred care to all and holds interest in working with and educating young boys and men in practicing ethical masculinity.
Emilia
Clinical Admin Officer
Emilia (she/her) lives and works on the unceded lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people in Boorloo.
Emilia is a Psychology Honours graduate with experience across mental health, addiction, disability, healthcare, and education services. Emilia supports clients and multidisciplinary teams through service coordination and administration.
Emilia is passionate about inclusive, person-centred, and trauma-informed practice and the role these approaches play in supporting positive health and wellbeing outcomes. She values creating welcoming and respectful environments where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to access the services they need.
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