Enablelearning

Enable Learning Project and R & D Team

ANTONIO DE MARIA
Tony is the Chief Executive Officer, and Principal  who has worked in this field for over 28 years. Tony is the founder, and past CEO of the Enable Group, a Company providing Rehabilitation, Training and Recruitment, committed to promoting a skilled workforce. He has worked in the Age Care and Disability Sector since 1978, in a number of roles, including Developmental Educator, Case Manager, Staff Training Officer, University Lecturer, Human Resource Manager, Registered Nurse, Therapist, and Advocate, for a variety of government and non government agencies.

He has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Developmental Disability) and is a Nationally Accredited Vocational Trainer and Assessor. Tony has had a long-term commitment to Disability and Aged Care Sector reforms and Advocacy, and has committed Enable Learning Guides to continue this work. The proceeds of these resources contribute to continuing research and development in the industry.
Qualifications; RN, B. App Sc Cert 4 Assessment & Workplace Training, TAA, Certificate II PI, and APEC Business Adviser.

JAYNE TIBBENHAM
Jayne is the General Manager and a senior researcher and writer with Enable Learning. She has worked in the Disability Sector since 1980, in a number of roles, including Registered Nurse, Developmental Educator, Case Manager, Accommodation Services Manager, Trainer, Lecturer, and Human Resource Consultant.

She has a Bachelor of Social Science (Habitation) and is a Nationally Accredited Trainer and Assessor.  She continues her studies in the field and is currently progressing with further studies in Psychology. Her current focus is on providing strategic direction, research and development, and providing human resource solutions to a number of industry sectors.
Qualifications; MDN, B. Soc Sc Cert 4 Assessment & Workplace Training

KERRY MC KENZIE
Kerry McKenzie is an Advisor and Resource Consultant.  Her key roles and responsibilities include research, and advising on training and training solutions.

She is a registered nurse, and educator who is tertiary trained in Adelaide.  She has combined working in clinical settings and training for over 20 years.  Kerry has been involved in many aspects of hospital and nursing home management including staff and clinical supervision, and has worked in various higher education facilities and Universities.  Kerry is a highly motivated and skilled person with high standards and her extensive multidisciplinary experiences have provided her with an in depth perspective and capacity to plan and develop training resource solutions for a diverse range of skilled or disadvantaged people.
Qualifications; RN, B. Ed, Grad Dip Counseling, Cert 4 Assessment & Workplace Training.

Jenny Parashakas
Jenny is the senior researcher, and content consultant, responsible for the gathering of relevant and up to date information pertaining to the key competency areas. As an assessment expert she is responsible for the mapping of the programs and textbooks to the national competencies and their respective elements. Jenny is a consultant with international experience, as well as being qualified in TESOL applications.
Qualifications; Masters Education , B. Science, Grad. Dip Ed, Grad Cert Ed Admin.

Kerrie Sampson
Kerrie is a content examiner and proof reader, providing content layout and proof reading to the team for all its IP applications.

Sharon Parker
Sharon is a content examiner and proof reader, providing content layout and proof reading to the team for all its IP applications.

Calvin Huang (Chiang Mai)
Calvin is the Asian Pacific Operations Director, and has extensive, operations and executive experience in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.  His key role is the oversight and management of international operations from Chiang Mai and Bangkok, ensuring local legal governance is adherence to, and the ground logistics run smoothly. 

Research and Development Team

Meredith Thomas
Meredith is a writer and researcher for EnableLearning Guides. She has a BA, as well as an MA in Political Science. She has worked in teaching, editing and writing for nearly ten years, as well as working in Education for the Australian Government.

Sara McKenzie
Sara is a writer and researcher for EnableLearning Guides. She has a BA, a. She has worked in teaching, editing and writing for nearly ten years, as well as working in Education for the Australian Government.

Nayelle Whee
Nayelle is a writer and researcher for EnableLearning Guides. She has a Diploma Training & Assessment, RN (Div 2) . She has worked in clinical teaching for over a decade.

Sivampeta DHEERAJ
Sivampeta DHEERAJ is a multimedia designer for EnableLearning providing design of educational multimedia products. Sivampeta DHEERAJ holds a tertiary qualification in engineering and had broad based experience in design, and IT

Jamilah Lovibond (Affiliate Member)
Jamilah is the Asia Pacific Education Coordinator for Enable Learning.  Her key roles and responsibilities include planning and coordination of all learning enhancement activities to challenging and in need communities in the Asia Pacific rim. She is responsible in the delivery of training, and coordination of learning activities in the  field. She is an accomplished presenter, in many areas of community services, and has experience on a local, national, and international level. She has presented on a number of issues such as woman’s issues, reconciliation, personal empowerment, and community care.  She is a qualified life coach and interpreter, as well as being a qualified carer and trainer.
Qualifications; Cert 3 Aged Care, Cert 4 Life Coaching, Cert 4 Assessment & Workplace Training

From the principal author Antonio De Maria

These books have been written with the worker, the client or person being supported, and the organisation in mind so that all stakeholders are served.

They are a compilation of over 28 years of work in which I personally have been involved.

 Thanks to my colleagues and other team members who have provided me with information and advice, I am able to update these periodically. I have included many best practices in a professional yet straightforward way so the worker can use it as not only a learning reference but long after when they need to review a part of their job role.

These books do not just contain theory; it’s about a hands-on approach! You should use it as a tool for your learning, and in addition you should make sure you interact with the supervisors and mentors you have in a workplace.

If there are sections of this book you are already familiar with then you have the option of leaving that section out (unless instructed by your supervisor otherwise).

For the home user, you will find them useful and practical, whilst still remaining aware of the compliance issues required in workplaces.

Happy learning.