Meet our Enhance Training team

Emma has worked in the sector for the past 16 years supporting organisations within the commercial and non for-profit service sectors and is passionate about ensuring the best possible service and outcome. Emma is a Registered Nurse and originally joined Hessel Group as a Behaviour Support Practitioner where she executed her passion to provide support, positive opportunities and optimise the wellbeing of clients she works with in this capacity.

Now working with the Corporate Services team across all business units at Hessel Group, Emma is our Compliance Manager where she draws on her vast experience to ensure our businesses are operating at full capacity, providing excellent service with up-to-date policies and procedures.

“I am passionate about building strong relationships with local employers to ensure skills training remains purposeful and relevant.”

Nikki has developed and maintained a strong and impressive reputation with clients with her natural ability to link knowledge taught, to skill applied in industry employment settings.

She has a proven track record of networking with local employers to generate the “right fit” placement opportunities for students during and post-training. Having her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and working within the training industry for the last 4 years has given her a sound understanding of the complete training and placement process.

With a Bachelor of Commerce and a passion for helping people reach their personal development goals, Saba supports our training team, students, trainees and people enquiring about our courses to reach their potential.

Saba has extensive experience working in registered training organisations in various roles from student welfare through to coordinating traineeships for a vast array of industries.

Saba has excellent relationship skills which are highly regarded as she manages student enquiries through to the enrolment process while engaging with industry peers.

"What I love about my role is working with students from diverse backgrounds, seeing my class bond, work together and adopt high quality care practices for clients."

Melinda has worked in the Health Care Industry for over 25 years, including roles in Leisure and Health, Community Coordination and management of Respite Services. Her background in Nursing and roles as an enrolled Nurse provides her with the experience, and this can be seen in her delivery of the units. She joined the team in 2018 after a successful stint at a local Group Training Organisation. Her other qualifications include a Diploma in Community Services, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Cert IV Mental Health, Cert IV Leisure and Health, and a Cert III in Individual Support.

Mel recently wrote this article, The Career Sea Change - Working in Care. Read it HERE.
"Thanks again for your training this year - I really could not imagine anyone better! You have been a constant source of inspiration, motivation and guidance and we have been immensely fortunate that you have been our trainer."

Melissa Varricchio, Enhance Training Aged Care Student.

~ we are not what we know but what we are willing to learn ~ M.Bateson

“I love this quote and find it incredibly rewarding to support a person’s pursuit when they have this willingness”

Alison has worked in Education for 20+ years, spanning Secondary, Primary, and Preschool contexts. This background provides her with varied experience that contributes to engaging delivery as well as skills embrace & nurture all types of learners. She joined the team in 2020 to develop herself further in the realm of adult education. Her qualifications include a Cert IV in Training & Assessment, Diploma in Early Childhood, Bachelor of Education & Masters in Human Resources.

"Thank you for the feedback and for being an amazing mentor." Michaela Campo, Student

“It takes a big heart and a large extra strong coffee to shape little minds”

Katie holds qualifications in both Training and Assessment and Early Childhood Education and Care and has over 10 years of experience working in early childhood care and learning.

April has 10 years of experience working in early childhood education and care. April has been in leadership roles and supported the service in improving the quality of education. April holds qualifications in both Training and Assessment and a diploma in early childhood education and care.

Andy is passionate about helping people overcome their problems and improve their lives. He's known for being supportive, understanding and always positive - qualities that make him a trusted therapist, coach and mentor. Andy's work experience is quite diverse. He has worked in non-for-profit, non-secular organisations, helping with community projects, providing counselling, and training volunteers. He has a background in youth work and has supported individuals accessing NDIS in various roles such as disability support worker, behaviour support practitioner, and counsellor. Andy has also provided counselling and psychotherapy services to students in schools and universities, helping them work through their concerns related to study and mental health. Now, as a LSS Case Manager, Andy helps students deal with life problems that might affect their studies. Andy also aids students in improving their study skills, understanding the training system, and connecting them with helpful community services.

Andy holds a Master degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Adelaide and is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. Outside of work, Andy enjoys novels by Australian authors like Jane Harper and Christian White, sipping coffee, and learning about effective communication from Vinh Giang.

Andy's life is about supporting others and continuously learning to become better at what he does.

Learn about Learner Support Services HERE.

Mandy is our highly knowledgeable and dedicated Course Advisor.

As the first point of contact at Enhance Training, Mandy is well-versed in our academic offerings and industry opportunities, providing valuable guidance for students to commence their studies. Mandy guides students in the initial stages of enrolment, understanding their career goals and explaining the study process ahead.

Mandy brings experience in telecommunications and agriculture and holds a Master's Degree in Agriculture Science. But her passion for helping people has led Mandy to transition to a career in social care.