Registered Nurse, BSP, GCertCritCareNurs, BNurs, DipNurs, MACMHN

Lochie is the Founder and Director of Guiding Light Care, bringing extensive experience across Emergency, Mental Health, and Aged Care Nursing. As an NDIS-registered Behaviour Support Practitioner, he is passionate about person-centred, nurse-led care that empowers individuals to live with dignity and independence. One of his mottos is “Recovery through relationships”, putting rapport as the centre of his practice. Lochie is currently completing dual Masters degrees in Mental Health and Aged Care, with a goal of becoming an endorsed Nurse Practitioner in the coming years.

E: lochie@guidinglightcare.com.au

P: +61 424 096 827

Registered Nurse, CNE, GCertCritCareNurs, BNurs

Alex is the clinical education and training lead for Guiding Light Care. He brings a wealth of experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator and After Hours Manager for large public hospitals in the Hunter New England Local Health District.

E: alex@guidinglightcare.com.au

Ruth brings an array of experience to our team. 

Her lived experience with ADHD and her own + her family's mental health conditions, means she has an abundance of empathy and understanding. 

Ruth studied Social Work for 3 years, has worked in the pharmacy field for 10 years, and managed tenancies in the NSW Department of Housing. 

Ruth has a 3 year old and a newborn at home, and enjoys spending time with them and her husband.

E: ruth@guidinglightcare.com.au

Cooper is a kind, compassionate and caring member of our support work team, who values adaptiveness, active listening and brings lived family experience of Autism through raising his younger brother. He says he is grateful for the opportunity to work with those living with a disability, and enjoys calisthenics, footy and a good movie in his spare time. 

Mikayla is a calm, gentle, and person-centred Support Worker who takes pride in creating a safe and respectful space where individuals feel heard and supported. She brings strong experience in personal care, community access, and supporting people with sensory needs, Autism, and complex behaviours, including non-verbal individuals. Known for her patience and compassion, Mikayla believes in empowering people at their own pace and building genuine, trusting relationships through consistency and empathy. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym, exploring nature, and relaxing with music, colouring, and spending time with her puppy.

Ryan is a dedicated and compassionate support worker with 4 years of experience in providing personal care tailored to individual’s needs.

He is known for a calm and understanding approach, and has a strong ability to build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds. Ryan is committed to supporting independence, and is always aiming to make a positive difference in someone's day.

When he’s not at work, he enjoys working on cars, playing music and sitting back playing Xbox games with his two daughters.

Tejas is passionate about helping others to live happy, fulfilling lives.

He has some experience in disability support and loves making a positive difference in people’s day-to-day lives. He’s known for being friendly, kind, and compassionate, and is always aiming to build genuine connections with the people he supports.

His goal as a support worker is to create a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable environment where everyone feels respected and valued.

When he’s not working, TJ enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching sport.