Our Committee

Allison is the Founder and Director of Pathways Support Services, Co-Founder of MGLA Consulting and True Lawn Care as well as being a published author in the anthology “Women Leading the Way”.

 

Having 12 years industry and personal family experience in the disability industry, she has built her passion and drive to make a difference in the lives of people with disability and their families.

 

Her career started in the legal industry in various roles before she found a passion for working and advocating for those with vulnerabilities which lead to building and running her own large organisation providing supported accommodation, to developing and running a day service and creating a lawn care business that helped people with disabilities and children in care to gain skills and empower them to live the way they want to live.

 

Allison is also an auditor under the Human Services Quality Standards and the National Disability Practice Standards, and a proud committee member who coordinates the Redlands Disability Network.   She is passionate about providing quality care and believes in a personalised but professional approach. 

Over 6 years ago I embarked on my career in the disability sector as a support worker passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people with disability, after many years in the wider community service sector. 

 

Throughout my career in disability, I have taken on multiple roles, each offering unique challenges and learning experiences. From direct care and support to program management, advocacy, community engagement and education these roles have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of the disability community. 

 

One of the most rewarding aspects of my current role has been having the opportunity to engage and build relationships with some amazing providers and being witness to the meaningful impact person centered supports provides for each NDIS participant. 

 

I have always been passionate about supporting the more vulnerable and at-risk individuals in our wider community to seek and access opportunities to build capacity and live their best life.  My hope is to continue to nurture and facilitate this for and with the stakeholders of our network as part of my role in the management committee.

Lauren is the founder of a multi-award winning business - Bayside Admin & Bookkeeping. 

 

Lauren Micale, has been a finance manager and bookkeeper for over 20 years, and has held numerous accounts and office management roles. Her ability to turn chaos into clarity, with a smile that would calm an angry storm, is what keeps her client list growing!

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Lauren has assisted many businesses to get back on track when they come to her with business or financial struggles.  She has a unique ability to analyse the business current status and set the wheels in motion to create something unique and successful.  She is known for listening to her clients ideas and providing them with the support and guidance to make things achievable (she will also always be honest and tell you when they are not achievable, if you’re willing to listen).  

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Lauren holds the following qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree in Business Management

- Cert IV in Bookkeeping

- Xero Software Certified Advisor

- Tax Practitioner Board Registered BAS Agent 26077866

- Complete 30 hours annually of CPE (Continuing Professional Education)

- Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers