Meet our team
Will
CEO, Mentor & Founder
Will has been working full-time as an independent Support Worker for over four years, bringing a unique blend of lived experience, empathy, and vision to his role. Neurodiverse himself (diagnosed with ADD and ADHD), he has more than two decades of personal insight, which fuels his passion for creating inclusive, empowering spaces.
With a background as a qualified chef, Will brings warmth, hospitality, and creativity to everything he does. In 2023, he invited his partner Steph to join him in growing Fluid Solutions—a people-first support service built on care, connection, and real-world experience.
Will has extensive experience supporting children and young adults with complex needs, specialising in Community Access, Supported Independent Living, and Youth Residential Care. As a mentor and role model—particularly for younger males—he focuses on building confidence, emotional resilience, and mutual respect.
A passionate advocate for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Will also works as an instructor, offering self-development and self-defence skills in a safe, supportive setting. Outside of work, he enjoys art, gaming, comics, trading cards, and Marvel movies—always bringing a sense of fun and creativity to those he supports.
Steph
CFO, Support Worker & Mentor
Steph brings over 20 years of office experience, having worked as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, and Administrator for top executives in both London and Australia. Since 2020, she has been mentoring female coaches, with a focus on self-development, goal setting, marketing, and business growth.
More recently, Steph joined forces with her partner Will, who has over four years of experience in the disability support sector. Together, they’ve combined their strengths in administration, support work, mentorship, and business development.
Steph has worked with young adults diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, as well as women with MS and FND. She has supported individuals in both Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short-Term Accommodation (STA), providing care at home and in respite settings. She has also completed the DSC Support Coordination, Recovery Coaching, and Plan Management certifications.
In her spare time, Steph enjoys gym training, tennis, hiking, dancing, exploring new cuisines, cultural experiences, and travel. Wellness and staying active are central to her life and the way she supports her clients.
Steph values compassion, integrity, patience, and open communication. Her mission is to empower participants—especially young women—to live confidently, independently, and with purpose.
Grant
Support Worker, Artist & Yoga Instructor
Grant is in his final year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) at QUT and also holds a degree in Urban Development, majoring in Construction Management. He has over eight years of yoga experience under Emanuella D’Annibale, a respected teacher and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy owner.
A purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grant also practises a variety of flow arts including poi, contact staff, buugeng, contact juggling, and dragon staff. His passion lies in helping others connect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and release trauma through somatic movement and mindfulness.
With diverse life experience, Grant supports participants in learning a wide range of skills, including:
Contemporary dance and martial arts
Flow arts and body awareness
Minor construction and DIY tasks
Landscaping
Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering
In his spare time, he creates experimental dance films and edits performance footage into visual art. Grant brings a calm, creative, and holistic approach to his work, particularly with our male ASD clients – and the feedback has been exceptional.
Toll
Support Worker, Martial Artist & Cultural Explorer
Toll is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, part-time instructor, and referee with over 10 years of experience. He also works in construction and landscaping and is currently studying his Diploma in Marketing and Communications. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Semiotics and Cultural Theory.
Jiu-Jitsu has taken Toll around the world, competing and training across Europe, USA, Asia, and Australia. He’s earned multiple international and national medals, including silver at the BJJ Asian Championships and triple bronze at the Pan Pacifics. When he’s not refereeing, he’s on the mats training or competing.
Outside of martial arts, Toll is passionate about art, culture, nature, and learning. He enjoys hiking, exploring new cities, visiting museums, and working on creative projects like lino printing. He’s caring, curious, and values listening and understanding above all.
Toll supports participants with martial arts, creative and cultural projects, strategic board games, and basic construction tasks, helping them develop both physical and practical skills.
He brings energy, empathy, and real-world experience to every session.
Anita
Support Worker & Career Advisor
With over 15 years of experience supporting neurodiverse children, teens, and adults — along with raising three young children — Anita brings patience, compassion, and calm capability to everything she does.
She has spent her career in frontline, people-focused roles and is dedicated to providing meaningful support and practical solutions that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
As a Support Worker, Anita is passionate about walking beside others as they build confidence, gain independence, and live a life of purpose. Her calm, caring nature and authentic communication style help her connect with people from all walks of life.
Outside of work, Anita enjoys playing and watching sport, listening to podcasts, exploring new interests like pottery and drawing, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Dominic
Support Worker & Martial Arts Mentor
Dominic recently joined the team to support our younger male participants, focusing on martial arts and community access. Since moving to Brisbane in late 2021, he’s worked in the hospitality industry at an award-winning CBD venue before transitioning to his current full-time role as a Jiu-Jitsu instructor.
Now pursuing a career in the disability support space, Dominic brings energy, empathy, and a strong desire to make a difference.
Beyond the mats, he has a deep appreciation for the arts, poetry, and music. He enjoys social deduction board games like Blood on the Clocktower, tending to his apartment garden, and sharing laughs with his mischievous cat, Bruno.
Curious, creative, and community-minded, Dominic is excited to grow in this role and contribute meaningfully to the lives of those he supports.
Anoj
Support Worker, Muay Thai Specialist & Wellness Mentor
Anoj moved to Brisbane in 2020 to study a Bachelor of Business Management and has since built a strong foundation in the healthcare space, with four years’ experience in medical administration and volunteering in youth mental health.
A committed Muay Thai practitioner for over three years, Anoj now competes at an amateur level and is known within his gym as a supportive teammate and positive role model for young people beginning their martial arts journey.
Outside of training and study, he enjoys painting, exploring nature, caring for his aquarium, and collecting vintage clothes to up-cycle. He’s also a big fan of superhero comics and films.
Kind, curious, and grounded in values of integrity and gratitude, Anoj is excited to grow in the disability support field and build genuine, meaningful connections with those he works alongside.
James
Support Worker & Jiu-Jitsu Coach
James is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with over a decade of experience in combat sports. Staying active—whether it’s on the mats, in the gym, or out in nature—is a core part of who he is. He’s passionate about movement, discipline, and the mindset that martial arts helps to cultivate.
Outside of training, James enjoys reading, journaling, hiking, and mixing music as a creative outlet. His true passion lies in empowering others—coaching, sharing knowledge, and supporting people to grow into stronger, more confident versions of themselves.
James has recently joined the team to support young male adults through Jiu-Jitsu, community access, and domestic assistance. He brings a calm, grounded presence and a growth-focused mindset to all that he does.
Nick
Supporting Growth Through Movement and Connection
Nick is a considerate and caring individual who is supportive and encouraging to all those around him. With experience over 3 years coaching kids ju-jitsu and tutoring, he has helped many feel proud and confident in themselves and reach new levels in skills both mentally and physically. He is patient and reliable, someone you can count on no matter what. He always makes everyone feel understood and heard and provides a space where they can be uniquely themselves.
You can find Nick on the mats most evenings training Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Afterwards, he will still be experimenting different techniques and strategies to apply in his next training session. This dedication is something he also carries into his studies. Nick has a year and a half left of his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering to which he is hardworking and proactive. Aside from this, Nick enjoys preparing delicious meals, hitting the gym and spending time with family.
Jomei
Aspiring Chemical Engineer & Lifelong Learner
Originally from the Sunny Coast, Jomei moved to Brisbane to pursue her passion for Chemical Engineering—driven by her creativity, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills.
Outside her studies, she enjoys a balanced and active lifestyle, spending her time at the gym, playing sports, practicing yoga and meditation, baking, drawing, journaling, listening to music, and exploring nature.
Hardworking and diligent, Jomei values continuous learning and approaches life with an open mind, always ready to try new things and grow from every experience. As a natural role model, she aims to inspire others, lead with compassion, and bring out the best in the people around her.
Mary
Support Worker & Human Movement Student
Mary is currently studying a Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland. She brings energy, empathy, and a strong passion for health and wellbeing into her work.
Alongside her studies, Mary works in an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program at a primary school, where she supports children in a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. Through this role, she has gained experience working with children with additional needs, developing patience, adaptability, and effective communication skills.
Mary has played volleyball for over 10 years, building strong teamwork skills, discipline, and a lifelong love of movement. She enjoys staying active through gym training, walking, and Pilates.
Outside of work and study, Mary enjoys reading, drawing, listening to podcasts, and exploring Brisbane’s food scene as a proud foodie.
Mary supports participants through movement-based activities, wellbeing routines, and creative engagement, bringing warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference.
Shantal
Support Worker & Martial Arts Coach
Shantal lives in the Logan area, where she runs a full-time martial arts studio and delivers Domestic Violence Prevention workshops to local schools. With a background in customer service and teaching across diverse communities, she is known for her calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
With over 20 years of martial arts experience, Shantal has trained and competed in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai. She is also a qualified Personal Trainer and is passionate about sharing the physical and mental benefits of martial arts with people of all ages and abilities.
Outside of work, Shantal enjoys camping, hiking, travelling, hot yoga, reformer Pilates, strength training, and spending time with her dog, Kiko.
Shantal supports participants through martial arts, fitness, and confidence-building activities, bringing experience, care, and genuine passion to every session.
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