Our Team
Julia Wilson
Support workerRuby Jobson
Support worker
Jasmine Legudi
Support workerFaith Kirkman
Support workerZali Miller
Support worker
Shenae Hartigan
Dillon Croce
DirectorSupport worker
Jaxon Daw
Alexis Naaman
Support workerSupport workerBios
Dillon Croce
Director and Support Provider at Thrive Support Services, I have a background in education and community engagement, with experience supporting both young people and adults living with diverse needs. My approach is grounded in respect, consistency, and a strong belief in person-centred practice. I established Thrive to create a service where individuals feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered in their daily lives. Whether it is building everyday routines, encouraging independence, or creating safe spaces for meaningful connection, my focus is always on walking alongside each person and delivering support that reflects their goals, identity, and unique strengths.
Shenae Hartigan
Shenae is a Support Worker at Thrive Support Services and is currently studying a Bachelor of Education. She has a strong passion for music and supported therapies, which she uses to build connection, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Her approach is grounded in patience and kindness, and she is known for her calm, positive nature and her ability to meet challenges with warmth and a genuine smile. Shenae focuses on walking alongside each individual, supporting everyday routines, encouraging independence, and creating safe, meaningful spaces that reflect each person’s goals, identity, and strengths.
Julia Wilson
Julia is a Support Worker at Thrive Support Services and is currently studying a Bachelor of Education. She also works as an Education Support staff member in a secondary school, bringing strong experience in supporting young people within structured learning environments. Julia has a genuine love for sport and uses this interest to build engagement, confidence, and positive relationships. She has a broad background working with individuals across a wide range of ages and support needs, and is known for her strong work ethic, reliability, and calm approach. Julia focuses on supporting everyday routines, encouraging independence, and creating supportive, inclusive spaces where individuals feel motivated, capable, and understood.
Jaxon Daw
Jaxon is a qualified school teacher with a Bachelor of Education, bringing a wealth of knowledge, structure, and understanding to the support he provides. His background in education allows him to support participants with skill development, confidence building, and creating positive learning experiences in everyday settings. With a strong passion for sport, health, and fitness, Jax loves incorporating movement and active lifestyles into his supports. Whether it’s building physical confidence, developing routine, or simply getting out and enjoying the community, he brings great energy to every session. Jax is someone who leads by example, creating a supportive, motivating, and engaging environment for every participant he works with.
Ruby Jobson
Ruby brings a naturally warm and friendly approach, with a strong ability to connect with people of all ages. She has a background in customer service and youth engagement, and is known for her patience, reliability, and genuine care for others. Her experience working with children, along with her positive and energetic personality, allows her to build strong, meaningful relationships and create a safe and supportive environment for participants. At Thrive, we value people who lead with empathy, and Ruby truly embodies that in everything she does. We are so excited to have her on this journey with us.
Alexis Naaman
Alexis brings an infectious energy and a creative spirit that lights up every room she walks into. With a passionate background in hip hop dance, she understands the power of movement, expression, and connection, and channels that same dedication and drive into everything she does for her participants. She is known for her vibrant personality, her ability to engage and motivate others, and her genuine commitment to making every interaction meaningful and fun. Her creative background allows her to think outside the box and find unique ways to connect with and support the people in her care. At Thrive, we celebrate people who bring their whole selves to the work, and Alexis does exactly that every single day. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome her to the team.
Faith Kirkman
Faith brings a calm and grounding presence that instantly puts the people around her at ease. She has a natural ability to make participants feel safe, comfortable and truly seen, and her quiet confidence creates an environment where people can relax and just be themselves. What makes Faith truly special is her wonderful sense of humour. She has a gift for finding the lightness in everyday moments and bringing genuine laughter and joy into the lives of those she supports. At Thrive, we know that sometimes the best thing you can offer someone is a steady hand and a good laugh, and Faith delivers both effortlessly. We are so excited to have her as part of the team.
Jasmine brings a quiet steadiness to everything she does, and the people around her feel it immediately. Her calm and reliable presence creates a sense of safety that allows participants to open up, feel heard, and simply be themselves. Having spent her career as an Education Support worker in schools, Jasmine has a deeply refined understanding of how to meet people where they are, and how to show up for someone in a way that genuinely makes a difference.
What sets Jasmine apart is her remarkable ability to truly listen, not just to what is being said, but to what someone needs in that moment. She has a genuine gift for empathy, and the people she supports always leave feeling understood and valued.
Then there is the dancing. Jasmine has been a dancer for most of her life, and that passion tells you everything you need to know about her. She is someone who understands rhythm, connection, and the joy that comes from just letting yourself move. She brings that same energy and expressiveness into her support work, finding creative and meaningful ways to connect with the people she cares for. At Thrive, we know that the best support workers bring their whole selves to the role, and Jasmine does exactly that. We are absolutely thrilled to have her on the team.
Jasmine Legudi
Zali brings a wealth of knowledge, patience and compassion to the Thrive team. As a Primary School Teacher, she has dedicated her career to supporting children and young people to learn, grow and reach their full potential.
Through her teaching experience, Zali has developed a strong understanding of how every individual learns and communicates differently. She is skilled at building positive relationships, creating supportive environments and helping people feel confident in their own abilities. Her calm and encouraging nature allows her to connect with participants in a way that feels genuine, empowering and fun.
What stands out most about Zali is her ability to recognise and celebrate each person's strengths. She believes that everyone deserves opportunities to succeed and works alongside participants to build independence, confidence and meaningful life experiences.
Whether she's supporting someone in the community, helping develop new skills or simply sharing a conversation, Zali brings warmth, positivity and enthusiasm to every interaction.
We're incredibly excited to welcome Zali to the Thrive team and know she will make a positive impact on the lives of the participants she supports.