We support independence and help you achieve your work, learning, and personal goals.
Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm)
0466 213 362
0402 729 757
At Hurdle, support isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Our experienced team of coordinators and support workers is dedicated to empowering you, helping you reach your goals, and making a real difference in your life.
Delivering quality support every time
Putting client satisfaction first
Offering the latest information and services
Social Enterprise
Hurdle Gardening & Lawn Care is the social enterprise branch of Hurdle, providing high-quality gardening services while creating meaningful employment opportunities for NDIS participants. Our program combines skill development, training, and mentorship with hands-on work in garden maintenance, landscaping, pest control, and fertilisation.
Participants gain practical job skills, build confidence and independence, and contribute to the community. Through this model, Hurdle not only delivers exceptional gardening services but also empowers individuals to grow personally and professionally.
A wide range of online tailored courses, focused on life and employment skills development.
Engage in social and community activities tailored to keep you active & build your skills.
We support young people in their transition from school to work, or further education or training.
Managing Director
Customer Service
Support Worker / Mentor
Paula Oliva leads Hurdle with a focus on empowering people with disability through innovative, inclusive, and high-quality support services. She drives programs that build skills, independence, and meaningful employment, including Hurdle’s social enterprises.
Passionate about person-centered support and social inclusion, Paula inspires her team to deliver exceptional outcomes and create lasting impact in the lives of those they support
Jonathon is a valued supported employee at Hurdle, working in Customer Service. Through tailored mentoring and hands-on experience, he has developed essential workplace skills, built confidence, and contributes meaningfully to the team.
Jonathon’s journey highlights how Hurdle’s person-centred support empowers participants to achieve their employment goals while gaining practical skills and independence in a real work environment.
Jarrod brings hands-on experience and practical skills to his role, drawing on his background as a builder and house renovator. With a personal connection to disability—his brother has an acquired brain injury (ABI)—he provides compassionate, knowledgeable support to participants. Outside of work, Jarrod enjoys cars and staying active with projects and hobbies.
Support Worker / Mentorr
Le-Learning Development
Counsellor
Bianca has over 10 years of experience in disability support, with a strong focus on supported employment. She is passionate about creating engaging activities and celebrating the achievements of every client, helping them build confidence, skills, and independence in a fun and meaningful way.
Tanya develops tailored e-learning programs for Hurdle participants, combining creativity and practical learning strategies. As a stay-at-home mum to a 5-year-old and a 1-year-old, she brings patience, adaptability, and a personal touch to every program she creates, helping participants learn at their own pace.
Cherie is a qualified counsellor specialising in addictions, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She provides compassionate, professional support to participants, helping them develop coping strategies, resilience, and wellbeing while navigating life’s challenges.
Hurdle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land where we work, honouring their enduring connection to land,
sea, and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend this respect to all
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment and eliminating discrimination within our disability
support services. We welcome and value people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities, recognising the unique experiences and perspectives they bring.
Registered NDIS Provider
