Our Team

I’ve worked in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector for six years, beginning my journey through a school-based traineeship. Since then, I’ve grown into my current role as Training Services Coordinator at Simple Solutions Training. In this position, I oversee the day-to-day operations of our Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ensuring smooth delivery, compliance, and a high standard of student support.

What I love most about VET is that it creates opportunities for everyone. It’s a unique and practical education system built on foundations that make learning more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for a wide range of learners. I’m passionate about the way VET helps people build real skills for real jobs, and I feel proud to contribute to an industry that changes lives every day.

Deb has worked with Simple Solutions for over 6 years! She is an expert in many areas but originally worked in disability support. Deb loves going caravanning! She has been a trainer for almost 10 years.

Carla comes from a background in nursing. When she is not training she still works at the hospital to keep her industry currency. She has worked in both the disability and aged care sectors and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to give her students.

Susan has been a part of the team at simple solutions for 6 years. Susan’s extensive experience in teaching and nursing lead to her position at Simple Solutions. She has an abundance of knowledge and delivers many of our non- accredited health care courses as well as our skill sets and the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health.

Susan chose to work for Simple Solutions as she is based in Bauple and the organisation offered flexible working conditions with an approachable and considerate employer.

When Susan isn’t busy travelling Queensland to deliver training, she can be found in her garden or helping with our Community Aged Care Provider, Senior Helpers.

I began my career with Simple Solutions as a support worker and later became a House Leader. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, I was unable to continue in the support worker role that I enjoyed. However, my desire to help others remained strong, so I shifted my career path to become a trainer, focusing on empowering individuals to support those in need and uphold their dignity in life.

I am now a trainer for Certificate III and IV in Individual Support at Simple Solutions, combining educational expertise with hands-on industry experience. I leverage my practical knowledge and vocational placement experience to create a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring that my students receive the best possible educational experience.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic trainer for the Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) at Simple Solutions, bringing both educational expertise and hands-on industry experience. Having recently completed my Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability, and General), I apply my practical knowledge and vocational placement experience to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Since starting as a trainer in April 2024, I have been committed to equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for success in the care industry. My passion for quality training, combined with my experience in support work, allows me to connect theory with real-world application, ensuring my students receive the best possible learning experience.

Scotty Rees is a fierce advocate for the Lived Experience Workforce here in Australia and believes in the co-creative power of the peer relationship. Scotty has been navigating both sides of the Mental Health system in Australia for the last 35 years and has definitely experienced the more questionable side of treatment and support (what not do to people). Layers of lived experiences run deep in Scotty and they include long addiction, incarceration, homelessness, childhood trauma and mental distress and everything that comes with those. After Peer work training in 2014 Scotty was cracked open to new ways of being with people and most of all a new way to make sense of how he experiences the world.  Scotty has been working using relational experience based practice since 2014 in Community based mental health services, Juvenile and adult justice system, Allied health, AOD services and Clinical settings. Scotty has passed on this practice becoming a globally recognised trainer. This is in his bones, and it works. Scotty is an Alternatives to Suicide Group facilitator and facilitates SMART recovery meetings. Most of his work has been in regional and rural areas across three states of Australia. Scotty now lives in Hervey Bay, Queensland with his life partner. Scotty is a connector that thrives in human experience and is just so honoured doing this work and being a part of and watching the ever-reaching ripple of Peer Support.

“I will not be defined by diagnosis”           

-Scotty Rees

Denise holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a current Certificate III in Individual Support, which was earned whilst working at Senior Helpers, providing a solid foundation in training and mentoring.

With years of experience in wellness sectors and a passion for health and wellbeing, Denise has successfully trained and managed teams, ensuring high-quality learning outcomes. Dedicated to continuous learning, she is committed to contributing to the success of Simple Solutions Traineeship program while supporting local communities.

Her motto, "Every day’s a school day," reflects her ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth.