Meet Our Team | DONUT Studios Creative Facilitators

MEET THE TEAM

DONUT Studios employs a diverse and passionate team of creative facilitators who bring a wide range of skills, experiences, and backgrounds to support artists and musicians with disabilities.

Our incredible team have backgrounds in education, art, music, well-being, and various creative fields, and they are dedicated to nurturing creativity, self-expression, and personal growth in the participants.

Their combined expertise fosters an inclusive and supportive environment that values individual interests and encourages experimentation, ensuring that every participant can explore their creative potential and enjoy a fulfilling artistic experience.

RACHEL

Manager of People & Practice

Rachel has a background in psychology and sociology and over 30 years of experience in the out-of-home care field. With a passion for human rights she now finds joy in her role within the disability field

where she gets to watch the creative process and development of artists and musicians.

STACEY

Team Leader

Stacey is dedicated to fostering creativity and boosting the confidence of young individuals, particularly in watercolor, merging her background in Education Support and Art Therapy.

ALICIA

Second in Charge

Alicia is a self-taught artist with experience in acrylic painting and combines her 10 years of nursing experience with her passion for supporting others in a creative environment.

DEAN

Creative Facilitator

Dean specializes in Music Production and Radio/Podcast recording and has extensive experience in the disability sector and at-risk youth music education, with a goal of enhancing the cultural and artistic community of Bendigo.

SEBASTIAN

Creative Facilitator

Sebastian brings over four years of experience working with people with disabilities and specializing in animation, voice acting, and music.

AMANDA

Creative Facilitator

Amanda holds degrees in Visual Arts and Professional Writing, along with a Certificate IV in Disability Support. She's passionate about fostering creative exploration and self-expression.

JASON

Creative Facilitator

Jason has an extensive background in disability, commercial art and caricature work. Jason uses his diverse skills to support participants in exploring various forms of visual art, particularly focusing on nature journaling and nature-based activities.

ABI

Creative Facilitator

Abi studies her masters in Art Therapy and is dedicated to helping participants achieve their artistic goals and fostering inclusive opportunities in the local art scene.

KELLIE

Creative Facilitator

Kellie specializes in teaching social/emotional, mindfulness, and resilience programs, and as a qualified yoga instructor, has a passion for mindfulness and meditation.

TEAGAN

Creative Facilitator

Teagan has two decades of experience in the disability industry, and provides person-centered, encouraging experiences for individuals to explore their creative potential, particularly in ceramics and printmaking.

KRYSTAL

Creative Facilitator

Krystal holds a diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and is dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health issues, advocating for the vulnerable in the community, and fostering confidence and hope for a better future.

NEIL

Creative Facilitator

Neil has spent his life pursuing creativity across several mediums including music, audio production and today through working with timber.

MONIQUE

Creative Facilitator

Monique has 26 years of teaching experience, including 12 years as an Art specialist teacher and is now dedicated to nurturing creativity and self-expression in individuals within the disability field through various visual art activities and projects.

KELLY

Creative Facilitator

Kelly is a passionate and creative who enjoys crafting with a strong commitment to reducing waste and incorporating repurposed materials.

JODI

Creative Facilitator

Jodi is excited to help people unlock their creative potential in whatever form it comes, whether painting and drawing, learning guitar and writing songs...anything is possible!

JACINTA

Creative Facilitator

Jacinta has a very keen eye for branding and has a passion for helping individuals create brands for their own creative small business that truly let their unique personalities shine and stand out from the rest!

JEREMY

Creative Facilitator

Jeremy is a composer of electronic music, and a visual artist. Jeremy worked in the education sector as a lecturer and tutor and taught electronic music production, illustration (for video games and animation), design, media theory, aesthetics and its connection to creative process.

WANT TO WORK WITH ONE OF OUR

CREATIVE FACILITIATORS?

Submit a Referral

Joining DONUT Studios is easy if you have an NDIS plan. Our studio supports people living with disabilities through NDIS funding. To get started, all you need to do is fill out our referral form and submit it online.

You can do this yourself, or a carer, parent, or support coordinator can help you with it. Once we receive your referral, someone from our team will get in touch with you to discuss how we can support you.

At DONUT Studios, we're dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities, and we look forward to helping you explore your creativity and artistic talents.