Alyza Westman

Disability Coordinator/Social Worker

Sarah Stanton

Founder and CEO

Sarah is a parent of 2 beautiful children who have autism. She founded Skillz4me in 2016 to fill a much-needed gap for children with a disability to participate in sport activities. The organisation has since expanded tremendously focusing on social skills and life skills programs.

Sarah received her BA in Social Work from ACU in 2011 after beginning her studies in the USA, where she received a scholarship to play Collegiate Basketball. Sarah played professionally overseas in Sweden and Italy before returning home in 2009 to complete her studies.

Before starting full time at Skillz4me in 2020, she worked in family support, early diagnosis and post diagnosis support for children with a disability, NDIS coordination and preschool support for children with Autism. Sarah also volunteered at Ronald McDonald House and an adult disability day centre.

Sarah is passionate about inclusion and supporting parents and families through early diagnosis and beyond. She is dedicated to using her lived experience to support parents and families and help reduce feelings of isolation.

Sarah Diener

Program Director/Social Worker

Sarah ‘Sarah D’ is a passionate Social Worker who has extensive experience working with children with disabilities and their families. Her commitment to each child and gentle nature makes her a wonderful asset to Skillz4me, and we are so fortunate to have her at the organisation. Sarah is determined to use her experience to find the best approach for each child participating in Skillz4me programs to allow them to reach their potential and feel a sense of belonging.

She currently facilitates Art N Sensory Play, The Next Step social skills program and Lego Club at Skillz4me.

Sarah received her BA in Social Work from the University of Wollongong in 2020 and has worked in the disability sector for 10 years in various settings. For the past 7 years she has worked at St George School as a School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) supporting and advocating for children who have severe intellectual and physical disabilities with complex behaviour.

Sarah has played softball for 15 years at club and association level and has been a state representative since 2013. She is currently part of the NSW Opens Women’s squad. Sarah has also been volunteering as a softball coach since 2012, coaching kids ranging from age 7 to age 17 at club softball, representative level and at Australian Regional Championships.

Victoria Read

Occupational Therapist

Victoria has 6 years experience as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist. She specialises in working with children with disabilities and their families in community settings and has been involved with Skillz4me since 2018. 

After completing her occupational therapy degree, she also completed a Master’s degree in Developmental Disability where she conducted research on using proprioceptive sensory input to minimise undesirable behaviours for children with autism. Victoria opened her own business ‘OT for me’ in 2018 where she provides therapy to children in their natural settings.

Luisa Helwani

Early Childhood Teacher 

Luisa is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. She has extensive knowledge in child development and disabilities and is a great asset to the program.

Liam Bubb

Support Worker

Liam is a volunteer at Skillz4me. Having been diagnosed with autism at age 2, he knows how important it is for all kids to have the chance to play and loves helping the kids at Skillz do this.