Youth Minded Support Worker Team

David Shannon - Program Manager

Youth Worker (Dip Community Services - Youth Work)

My name is David, I have been working in the youth work/welfare sector for the past 21 years. I have worked in residential care, outreach support, service coordination and more recently managing programs and staff working with youth at risk. I have had the pleasure of working alongside many kids, young people and their families in attending to daily tasks, engaging in the community and recreational activities, as well as addressing barriers to accessing services, education and creating positive outcomes.

​I enjoying working collaboratively with other services (such as OT, Speech, Psych) in supporting kids, young people and their families in practicing new skills and gaining confidence with home routines, engaging with the community, social skills, daily living skills, and leisure activities.

I am a keen artist, working in the mediums of watercolour and acrylics painting landscapes. I enjoy playing the occasional game of golf, gardening and camping. I have two cats and a dog. In addition to my professional experiences working with kids and young people with various support needs, I have much personal experience with autism as many people in my family are on the spectrum.

Kate Mathrick Youth Support Worker 

I am currently studying psychology in Footscray.  As well, I have nearly a decade of experience working with a range of different families and children as a baby sitter and class activity assistant at a primary school.  I spent my childhood camping as a Sea Scout but now enjoy playing both tabletop and video games with my friends as well as pursuing my artist hobbies.

Sondus Sammak  Youth Support Worker 

I am currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology at Monash University and hold a deep passion for inclusive and diverse mental health care. My experience in mentoring has taught me the importance of fostering the positive development of young people, especially within diverse communities. I love hanging out with my little nephews and niece, feeding them my newest baking creations, and exploring what the world has to offer!

 Callum Nemeth ​Youth Support Worker

I am currently studying Occupational Therapy at the Australian Catholic University Melbourne campus. My hobbies include hiking, illustrating, gardening and history. I am a skilled photographer and love animals, namely my gorgeous cockapoo 'Hazel'. I have earned the bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh awards and have a passion for helping people.

 Sheridan Mathias ​Youth Support Worker

I have previously completed a Bachelor of Psychology, and am currently undertaking further study to enter a Masters of Teaching. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them feel included, and I have fostered this with my experiences in teaching dance holistically. In my spare time, I love seeing films with friends and trying to learn new languages!

Eleanor Borg ​Youth Support Worker

I am currently studying criminology and psychological science at La Trobe and am very passionate about assisting young people in ensuring they feel heard and included in everything they do. I absolutely love animals especially dogs but I also have a bearded dragon named Spyro who is 4 years old. My hobbies baking, knitting and arts and crafts and am very open to learning new things and I especially love learning from young people. I have had a lot of experience with youth aged around 3-17 as a babysitter, a gymnastics coach, a leader of a youth program as well as having 5 siblings.