Hi, I’m Daphne, the founder of New Kompas.
I’ve been working in the disability and mental health sector since 2010, starting my career in the Netherlands in mental health support. After moving to Australia, I worked as a support worker, gaining first-hand experience supporting people with a wide range of needs.
Over the years, I have supported participants through hospital admissions and discharges, housing challenges, service breakdowns, guardianship matters, complex NDIS reviews, psychosocial disability, dementia and significant life transitions.
Since 2019, I’ve been working as a Support Coordinator and Recovery Coach, supporting participants with:
My style is straightforward, practical, and honest. I don’t overcomplicate things — I focus on what needs to happen, who needs to be involved, and how we can make life easier and more stable for each participant.
I also oversee quality, compliance, and all day-to-day operations at New Kompas, making sure every participant is supported consistently and respectfully.
Stacey is our specialist in mental health, children, families, and complex behavioural situations. She has a natural ability to connect with people, especially young participants who need structure, patience, and someone they can trust.
On top of that, Stacey also has a strong interest in forensics, which gives her a unique perspective when working with participants involved with justice systems, high-risk behaviours, or environments where safety and structured planning are essential.
Stacey is consistent, methodical, and highly reliable. She focuses on stability, routine, and practical outcomes, and she is skilled at keeping things organised and on track for the participants she works with.
Amy brings more than five years of experience in disability support, with a strong focus on psychosocial disability and mental health.
She has a natural ability to connect with adults, children and young people, creating safe and trusting environments where participants feel heard, understood and respected. Amy is particularly passionate about supporting children and families experiencing complex or high-stress circumstances where consistency, stability and emotional regulation support are essential.
Amy has experience supporting people with:
Amy takes a trauma-informed and person-centred approach, focusing on stability, structure and practical outcomes. She is calm, reliable and highly organised, helping participants and families feel supported and guided without becoming overwhelmed.
Having previously worked as a self-employed support worker, Amy understands the importance of professional boundaries, accurate documentation and meeting compliance requirements. She brings both compassion and structure to her role.
Amy is currently completing a Life Coaching qualification and intends to continue her professional development by studying a Diploma of Mental Health.
Her grounded and empathetic approach reflects New Kompas’ core values of respect, dignity, consistency and strong advocacy.
Sherralee brings extensive experience across disability support, service coordination, aged care and community services education. With more than 13 years, she has a strong understanding of coordinating services, supporting families and helping people build independence in their everyday lives.
Her background includes developing support plans, coordinating staff and services, managing budgets and working alongside health professionals to ensure supports reflect each person’s needs, goals and preferences.
Sherralee has experience in
Alongside her professional experience, Sherralee’s caring role within her family has given her a personal understanding of navigating appointments, communicating with health professionals and advocating for coordinated, person-centred support.
She loves learning new things and finding practical solutions — an approach she brings to supporting participants at New Kompas.
Dan brings a distinctive mix of leadership experience, practical problem-solving and an interest in mental health and forensic settings. For eight years, he worked as a Section Supervisor at Brisbane Youth Detention Centre, leading teams and coordinating daily operations in a highly regulated environment.
Dan has experience includes:
Before working in youth detention, Dan qualified as a Fitter & Turner and worked in industrial maintenance. This gave him a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving, planning and getting things done reliably.
Dan is calm and organised, with experience working in high-pressure situations where clear communication and consistency matter. He brings a strong focus on safety and respectful interactions, and is interested in supporting participants with mental health needs and complex circumstances.
Tamara brings more than six years of experience supporting people with disability, older people and young people. Her background includes in-home and community support, helping people work towards their goals, maintain independence and take part in social and community activities.
Tamara has experience in:
Tamara has completed a Certificate III in Individual Support and is completing a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention. She is dependable and practical, and values dignity, choice, privacy and safety. As a Recovery Coach, Tamara works alongside each participant to build on their strengths, develop confidence and move towards the recovery goals that matter to them.
Behind every successful organisation is someone keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, and for New Kompas, that’s Tarryn.
As our Business Operations and Compliance Coordinator, Tarryn is the backbone of our day-to-day operations. From managing accounts and compliance requirements to supporting our team with administrative processes, she plays a vital role in ensuring New Kompas continues to operate efficiently and professionally.
While much of her work happens behind the scenes, her contribution is felt across every part of the business. Tarryn’s attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to getting things done help ensure our participants, staff, and providers receive the support they need.
Her dedication allows our coordinators and recovery coaches to focus on what matters most — supporting participants to achieve their goals.
Simply put, New Kompas would not be what it is today without Tarryn
