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Victoria People Solutions is an NDIS Registered Provider servicing the Greater Melbourne area. We are proud to offer a wide variety of community support, capacity building and empowerment options to those living with a disability. We welcome individuals from all walks of life regardless of religion, age, gender, ethnicity or physical/intellectual capacity and we are proud of the ever-growing and diverse community we are creating.
We support the people we work with to define their goals, identify their strengths and access resources by developing collaborative, open and honest relationships with individuals in a multidisciplinary environment.
Our staff are local, passionate and hand-picked to suit our clients needs. As an organisation we understand that plans often change and because of this, we always aim to be flexible in our service delivery. We believe it is important to understand our community’s wants and needs and aim at achieving this through active feedback and engagement strategies.
The individuals we work with are at the centre of every business decision we make and for that reason when you choose VPS, you’re not just choosing an NDIS Provider, you are becoming a part of a tight knit, lifelong family.
They used to say ‘you can’t choose your family’… Well now you can!!
We can assist in co-ordinating your NDIS Plan through Support Coordination…
We have a team of dedicated support workers that are ready to assist you participating in your community through…
Founder & Director
Avi is the founder and Director of VPS. With a background in Psychology, Philosophy, Maths (and Astrophysics!) Avi continues to lead the team with 15 years backing in the industry.
With a strong intrigue by the human psyche and its motivation, Avi is passionate to make his mark on the world and leave it in a better place to which he found it. Avi created VPS in 2016 and has continued to guide best practice and continuous improvement strategy.
Fun fact: Avi is fluent in French and a huge Led Zeppelin enthusiast!
Ledion is our CEO. He has more than 12 years experience in leading teams across Education, Consultancy and business management.
Ledion is passionate about Education and believes that anyone can achieve their goals if they are supported enough.
He holds a MBA, a Master in Finance and a Master in Professional Accounting.
Fun fact: Ledion is fluent in Italian and loves soccer (crazy supporter of Inter Milan).
Gary is our Compliance Manager. He is one of the longest service staff members at VPS, beginning as a Support Worker and using his attention to detail, knowledge of legislation and knack for creating systems to move into his current role as the Compliance Manager.
He has a background in zoology, law application, and both human/animal nursing which helps him to understand and tackle all manner of problems and provide workable solutions.
Fun Fact – Gary has a large Malamute x German Shepherd dog named Caesar who accompanies him most places, he might look scary but he loves walks and belly pats. Gary also has many hobbies including computers, woodworking, leather working, powerlifting and running.
Chris is our Disability Operations Manager. He has worked in a range of Senior Management roles within Disability, Youth Services, Aged Care and Mental Health.
He is passionate about mental health and the quality of life, both of which come with many challenges.
Chris is currently completing his MBA and is on the final stretch with two subjects to go.
Fun fact: Chris is a passionate South Australian, despite moving from there in the 90’s….. must be a great place!
Cristina is our Clinical Operations Manager. She has worked in the field of Behaviour Support for 5 years and is passionate about improving quality of life through a person-centred approach, giving individuals a voice in their own supports.
Cristina has completed a Master’s Degree in Education, with a specialisation in Behaviour Analysis, and is also a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA).
Fun Fact: Cristina LOVES chilli oil and will add some form of chilli to every meal!
Kerry is our Senior Manager and began working at VPS as a
support worker. Her background is in
education with Bachelor of Education (Hons) and a Master of Education (Hon). As
a dedicated long term educator, Kerry has worked in the primary, tertiary, and
Tafe sectors, with a passion for community engagement, and lifelong learning. Making
a difference in the lives of our participants is a key value that is a focus of
Kerry’s daily activities.
Fun Fact: Kerry has a deaf cat named Zenda and a rabbit
named Bruce. She loves to travel around South East Asia especially if she can
ride a motor bike.
Katrina is our Business Support Officer. Over the last 12 years, she has worked in a range of specialist medical, general practice and allied health management and administration roles.
Katrina is client focused and always strives to create an effective and efficient working environment.
Fun fact: Katrina is a citizen of Malta! She LOVES the island, the people but most importantly LOVES the food!