Your Wellbeing Team
Abbie Ford - Support Coordinator/Social Worker (Director)
Abbie is a Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health and family support fields. As a founder and company Director, Abbie has her finger in all of our pies. On any given day she might be seeing a client, balancing the books or supporting staff to learn new skills.
Her social work background enables her to help clients overcome life challenges and barriers they face in achieving their goals. Her ‘can do’ nature and diverse skill set enable her to problem solve any challenge that may pop up.
When Abbie is not at work, you’ll find her exploring the Op Shops for a new piece to add to her stylish wardrobe. We always look forward to checking out Abbie’s stylish outfits and her new op shop finds!
Tammy Fidler – Psychologist (Director)
Tammy is our Psychologist and in partnership with Abbie, founded Fidler and Ford. She is based in St Helens on the North East Coast. Tammy works with adults, children and families. Her experience includes both Assessment and Therapy for a range of presentations. She has a particular interest in Autism and ADHD assessments and support. For Tammy, the right support comes from a client-focused and person-centred framework.
Tammy integrates a variety of therapy solutions to help her clients and believes in providing them with psychoeducation and strategies they can use throughout their daily life. These strategies enable Tammy’s clients to face everyday challenges and live the best life they can.
In her spare time, Tammy enjoys keeping active by spending time with her friends and family and enjoying the Coastal lifestyle. You’ll often find her swimming at some crazy hour in the morning or on an evening run with her friends.
Tammy is continuously building on her knowledge and skill base so she can provide the best solutions to our clients.
Tania Smelter – Support Coordinator/Office Administrator
Tania is our indispensable “Girl Friday,” adept at handling a variety of tasks that arise around the office. Her dual role at Fidler & Ford involves providing support coordination and office administration. With over 30 years of experience in the health and medical industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a problem-solving mindset to every challenge.
Outside of work, Tania enjoys exploring new places with her daughters and friends. She is creative, caring, and passionate about animals, the arts, cooking, gardening, and beach life. Recently completed studies in Business, she is always on the go. Originally from Perth, WA, Tania has relished living on the east coast of Tasmania for the past 10 years. You’ll often find her tending to our garden or enjoying local adventures.
Annie Morton – Psychologist
Annie is our part-time Psychologist, based in Tasmania but regularly travels to the east coast to see her clients. She provides support to adults, children, and families, with expertise in both assessment and therapy for a variety of issues. Annie has a particular interest in Trauma, EMDR, eating disorders, learning disorders, and ADHD assessments and support. She is dedicated to continually expanding her knowledge and skills to offer the best solutions to her clients.
Known for being a supportive and empathetic presence, Annie is often described as a best friend to those navigating troubled times.
In her spare time, Annie enjoys family life and unwinding on her farm.
Courtney Alomes - Office Administrator
Courtney is our exceptional administrator, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her role at Fidler and Ford. With a recently completed degree in Psychology and a Certificate III in Individual Support, she’s perfectly equipped to enhance our team's efforts.
Now that her studies are complete, Courtney is excited to explore new hobbies such as macrame and photography in her free time.
A local girl from St Helens, Courtney has been actively involved in various community areas over the years. Recently, as a newlywed and a first-time homeowner, she is blissfully settling into her new house and tackling some landscaping projects.
Laura Worby – Support Worker
Laura is one of the original team members at Fidler and Ford, having been with us since day one. Her extensive experience in providing exceptional support to our longest-standing participants is complemented by her background in hospitality management, which has honed her interpersonal skills and ability to understand and address the needs of others.
Laura has also pursued further studies in Individual Support and other relevant courses to continuously enhance her knowledge and skills in participant care.
As a devoted mother to two teenage daughters, Laura cherishes all that motherhood brings to her life. She is a keen photographer and an outdoor enthusiast, often found at the beach at dawn capturing stunning photos or working on garden projects. Known for her creativity and hands-on approach, Laura loves to encourage these traits in others. She’s our go-to person for tackling various tasks with enthusiasm and resourcefulness.
Ruth O’Dowd - Allied Health Assistant
Ruth is our Allied Health Assistant and has a decade of teaching under her belt, including five years specializing in working with autistic students. Her passion lies in understanding each person individually and crafting tailored programs that engage and motivate clients to achieve their goals.
Ruth excels at thinking outside the box to design fun, cross-curricular activities that seamlessly blend learning with enjoyment. Her background includes a BA in archaeology, which she has creatively applied by organizing simulated digs for kids and teens and leading Quest events—a medieval adventure that involves the whole community.
In addition to her professional talents, Ruth is a creative enthusiast who loves art, drawing, painting, and working with clay. She also enjoys baking, specializing in gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free treats.
Bianca Radford - Support Worker
Bianca is a breath of fresh air at Fidler and Ford, infusing the team with her enthusiasm for cooking, dancing, and having fun. Her cheerful attitude and sense of humor make her a natural fit as a support worker, and she's always eager to take on any task, including overnight weekend shifts.
Balancing her busy life, Bianca enjoys going on adventures with her young family. Growing up in St Helens, she is well-known and well-liked in the community, which adds a personal touch to her role.
Currently pursuing a Certificate III in Individual Support, Bianca is set to be a valuable long-term asset to the company.
Jodie Andrews - Support Worker
Jodie has brought a wealth of experience to the Fidler and Ford family, having worked with individuals requiring highly intensive care. Her background makes her a valuable asset to our team, and she also dedicates time to volunteering at a local community-run organization.
Jodie is a proud mother of three wonderful sons and is newly engaged. A passionate cat lover, she often brings her culinary skills to the table by cooking up a storm with participants at our respite house.
With a can-do attitude and a love for the diverse nature of her role, Jodie embraces every challenge with enthusiasm and is thriving in her new position.
Jeremy Kuipers – Support Worker
Jez is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic members of the Fidler and Ford team. His passion for working with participants shines through in his spontaneous and adventurous approach to every challenge.
As a father, Jez naturally connects well with kids, often seen fishing at the jetty, bike riding, or embarking on new adventures with them. His love for gaming also adds an extra layer of rapport, as the kids enjoy discussing game worlds with him.
In his spare time, Jez treasures homelife with his partner and puppy. With extensive experience in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and physical disabilities, Jez is dedicated to helping each participant achieve their goals.
Henry Pasini – Support Worker
Henry is one of our original support crew members and proudly declares that he lives in the best place in the world on the east coast. In his free time, he enjoys riding his motorbike and tinkering with anything mechanical.
Having previously owned and operated a busy restaurant and worked as a chef, Henry now finds fulfillment in giving back to the community. He particularly enjoys spending quality time with participants who share his passion for outdoor activities, helping them make the most of their time in the great outdoors.
Emily Livings – Support Worker
Emily is a relatively new resident of the East Coast but has quickly fallen in love with the area. She lives on a small hobby farm and takes great joy in caring for her flock of animals and tending to her flower beds. With a knack for problem-solving, Emily finds herself tackling a range of tasks, from fixing fences and helping colleagues with the coffee machine to mending her wetsuit.
Her passion for the outdoors is evident in her love for gardening and soaking up the sunshine. Emily enjoys exploring new activities with participants, whether it’s pottery classes, learning the Nutbush at the gym, or trying out new card games. Eager to expand her knowledge and skills in supporting participants, she feels fortunate to be part of such a friendly and caring team, and she relishes the opportunity to engage with the community.
Ashley Roberts - Support Worker
Ashley has been a dedicated support worker for some time, drawing on her deep familiarity with St Helens and its east coast community, where she grew up. Balancing a new house and a young family, she appreciates the flexibility of her part-time role with Fidler and Ford.
Ashley’s enthusiasm for her work is evident in her willingness to embrace a wide range of activities, from fishing and pottery to cooking. She especially enjoys connecting with younger participants and exploring nature with them, adding a vibrant and adventurous element to her role.
Sally Graham - Support Worker
Sally is a born and bred Tasmanian and a well-respected community member. Known affectionately as "Sall," she brings a positive attitude and a readiness to dive into her new career with enthusiasm.
Sall is a real go-getter, embracing any challenge that comes her way. She balances her time between playing netball, running, and indulging in her love for arts and crafts. Her passion for the outdoors shines through as she frequently travels on weekends with her daughter to visit family, attend netball carnivals, go hiking, or participate in triathlons. We’re excited to see Sally thrive in this new chapter of her life with us.
Dolly - Office Dog
Dolly was lucky enough to start spending time at the office right from the very beginning. She has a wealth of experience with people of all shapes and sizes. Dogs are well known to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and decrease anxiety amongst the clients and staff.
Studies show that dogs often act as icebreaker, facilitate communication and social cohesion.
Dolly makes the workplace a much more relaxed environment. Boosting the team one wag at a time!
