Working with our team

One aspect that truly sets us apart is our team of dedicated professionals who will work collaboratively with you to deliver a tailored plan for your unique solution. Our management team is supported by a team of highly experienced and qualified practitioners.

Leadership Team

Renae Tate

Renae Tate

Chief Executive Officer

Renae is the co-founder and CEO of Transform Life, a leading provider of Allied Health Services dedicated to transforming lives across Australia. As an NDIS-approved Behaviour Support Practitioner, Renae brings over a decade of clinical and strategic expertise to the forefront of behavioural health.

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Her mission-driven leadership is focused on dismantling limiting behavioural patterns, emotional blocks, and trauma that hinder individuals, from children to adults from reaching their full potential. With deep specialisation in Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, and ADHD, Renae has empowered hundreds of families to overcome complex challenges and achieve meaningful, life-changing outcomes.

Renae’s experience extends globally, having worked with clients across the U.S., UK, and Canada to address a wide range of psychological and behavioural concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, and mood disorders. Backed by a BA in Communications, Renae is a trained Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Advanced NLP Practitioner that continues to lead with innovation, compassion, and a clear vision to redefine what’s possible for individuals and families navigating mental health and neurodiversity.

Leanne Dellit

Leanne Dellit

Chief Operating Officer

Leanne holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics major) and forged a career in finance over many years with HSBC and CBA before leaving to work in small business whilst raising her three children.

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Her experience spans managing and servicing both small and large scale businesses across multiple industry sectors which has been key to her success in finance and business.

Leanne oversees the organisation’s financial activities as well as operational functions within the organisation. Leanne has strong communication skills and her empathetic manner has been even further enhanced during her time as a counsellor with Lifeline.

Daniel Gray Business Development Manager at Transform Life

Daniel Gray

National Manager – Business Development

Daniel Gray is an experienced Business and Community service professional having spent over 14 years within Disability Employment Services, NDIS and Rehabilitation services, including case management through to leadership roles. Daniels professional studies have included Business, Leadership, Management, Disability and Mental Health.

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Daniel believes that developing a strong connection with his valued clients and like-minded organizations can be a strong driving force towards positive changes. His goals are to strive for positive change, whether that be within himself, his colleagues, businesses, or individuals with the view to overcoming any hurdle which may present itself, towards improving and maintaining a better quality of life.

Leading the Business Development Team, Daniel’s passion is to support the team to help as many individuals and families as possible to achieve their NDIS goals and transform their lives. 

Kirsty Jeffery

Kirsty Jeffery

Manager, Quality and Compliance

As the Quality and Compliance Manager at Transform Life, Kirsty Jeffery is committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. With 20 years of experience in quality and compliance roles across the child care, aged care, and NDIS sectors, she brings extensive expertise in aligning operations with legislative requirements.

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Kirsty holds a Diploma of Quality Auditing and is recognised for her meticulous attention to compliance. An external auditor has commended her as “exceptional in compliance,” highlighting her dedication to maintaining high standards and strengthening quality management practices.

Passionate about integrity and service excellence, Kirsty approaches her work with reliability, kindness, and professionalism, ensuring high standards in every aspect of her role. She is committed to increasing awareness of quality frameworks and risk management, reinforcing that achieving quality outcomes is a shared responsibility. She actively promotes a proactive approach to safety, recognising the importance of early risk identification to implement effective mitigation strategies that enhance outcomes and minimise potential issues.

Kirsty finds it highly rewarding to be part of Transform Life, where strong operational processes and a team of exceptional clinicians work together to provide high-quality care and services that truly transform lives.

Sally Hodgkinson

Sally Hodgkinson

Head of Talent

Sally brings 20 years of recruitment experience in the Australian healthcare sector, spanning both clinical and corporate roles. With a background across agency and internal recruitment, she offers an agile and well-rounded approach to talent acquisition.

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After a decade with one agency specialising in roles within the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector, Sally transitioned into internal recruitment as a Talent Acquisition Partner with Australia’s largest private hospital group. In this role, she led national recruitment for a large network of private practice clinics, building strong relationships with Psychologists and other healthcare professionals across the country.
 
Today, Sally is proud to be growing Transform Life’s multidisciplinary team—including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, and the professionals working behind the scenes to keep the organisation moving. She brings an agency mindset to her internal role: challenging outdated practices, moving quickly in competitive markets, and building authentic, long-term relationships with candidates across the industry.
 
Sally takes the time to understand candidate drivers, aligning the right people with the right environments, while partnering with hiring managers to build strong teams and define and strengthen their employee value proposition. She is a strong advocate for recognising, rewarding, and supporting frontline teams so they are equipped to thrive at work and, in turn, deliver their best to clients.
 
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and is a certified Mental Health First Aider, aligning her expertise with a commitment to wellbeing in the workplace.
Dee Sharma

Dee Sharma

National Manager – Occupational Therapy

Dee is a highly experienced, passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist and leader, with a deep commitment to empowering her clients and their families. With over 15 years of experience in the disability and allied health space, Dee brings a strengths-based, family-centred approach to every interaction. 

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Dee is known for creating warm, meaningful connections with clients and delivering functional, evidence-informed support that promotes independence and participation. She is has extensive experience working with people on the autism spectrum, mental health and progressive conditions, and has a strong interest in supporting families to navigate the NDIS with confidence and clarity.

Dee also brings valuable insight from her time working as a Senior Advisor at the NDIS, giving her a deep understanding of the system and how to best advocate for positive outcomes. Dee has a particular passion for writing high-quality Functional Capacity Assessments and Home and Living reports, ensuring that they truly reflect each client’s needs, strengths, and goals. Her detailed and practical reports have helped many families access the supports they need to thrive.

Stacey Thornhill - Positive Behaviour Support

Stacey Thornhill

National Manager – Positive Behaviour Support

Stacey has experience lecturing in colleges teaching Health and Social care and Criminology. Stacey is passionate about working with children and adults to inspire and motivate them to achieve their goals in all areas of life.

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Stacey is highly motivated who takes pride in building a rapport with her clients as well building professional relationships with supports. As an experience Behaviour Support Practitioner, Stacey  is highly experienced in working alongside clients who have cognitive disorders such as Autism and ADHD.

Stacey believes in using a person-centered approach to see more effective results when helping clients achieve their NDIS and personal goals.

Stacey has completed her bachelor’s in criminology and professional Graduate Certificate in Education.

Margaret Campbell

Margaret Campbell

National Manager – Psychology

Margaret Campbell has been a registered psychologist since 2008, with over 20 years of experience specialising in addiction and mental health across the lifespan. She has supported individuals from diverse backgrounds and vulnerable community groups, working in a wide range of settings including community services, homeless and domestic violence refuges, hospitals, and mental health inpatient units.

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Her clinical expertise spans anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, burnout, and perinatal mental health. This breadth of experience has given her a deep understanding of the complex challenges people face and the importance of tailored, compassionate care.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centred, grounded in the belief that each person is unique and deserves an individualised treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals. Margaret draws on evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), combining warmth, practical strategies, and collaboration to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Margaret’s leadership style is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. She is passionate about improving mental health outcomes by building strong partnerships, ensuring accessible services, and supporting clinicians to thrive in their roles.

Margaret is committed to fostering supportive and inspiring environments for clinicians while strengthening partnerships that prioritise accessibility, safety, and quality of care for clients.

David Eng

National Manager – Speech Pathology

David is a dedicated Speech Pathologist with 8 years of experience in the disability sector. Throughout his career, he has focused on enhancing the communication abilities of both children and adults. His passion for speech pathology is evident in his commitment to supporting individuals in achieving their communication goals. David’s expertise and compassionate approach make him a valuable leader in the field, ensuring that every client receives personalized and effective care.

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David takes pride in building strong therapeutic relationships with his clients and their support networks. He has extensive experience working with a range of disorders, including ASD, ADHD, GDD, Specific Language Disorders, Down Syndrome, and various neurodegenerative and genetic disorders. By adopting a holistic, person-centered approach, David ensures that all aspects of his clients’ lives are considered in their support plans.

 

David holds a Master of Speech Pathology, a Graduate Diploma in Work, Health and Safety, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Anatomy and Human Biology.

Sarah Short - Regional Clinical Manager Positive Behaviour Support

Sarah De Pasquale

National Manager – Workforce Development

As a dynamic and results-driven Workforce Development Manager, Sarah is dedicated to enhancing the skills, performance, and long-term growth of employees at Transform Life, through strategic training programs and innovative workforce initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in the disability sector, Sarah has a proven track record in designing and implementing programs that align with organizational goals, increase employee engagement, and promote career advancement.

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Sarah leads a diverse team in the creation of tailored workforce development strategies aimed at attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. she works closely with key stakeholders to assess skill gaps, define competencies, and deliver impactful training that empowers employees to thrive in an ever-evolving job market.

Outside of work, Sarah is passionate about philanthropy, community aid work, spending time with her kelpie and long brunches with friends! Sarah is an advocate for lifelong learning and professional development. She holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Certificate in Psychology , Diploma of leadership and management, Certificate in training and assessing.