Meet the Team

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Meet the Team 〰️

Portrait of Ancorpoint founder Bronia Holyoak


  • Bronia Holyoak is the Director of Anchorpoint Support Coordination.

    Over the past 30 years she has worked in the human services sector in a broad range of roles from frontline service delivery to Local Area Coordination management. Bronia was the Founder and CEO of Valued Lives Foundation, a peer led not for profit organisation delivering individualised service arrangements through the NDIS in Western Australia.

    Having personal lived experience, on a lifelong journey with her sister who lived with a disability, Bronia has a deep-rooted passion for inclusion and has intimate understanding of the value of supported decision making.

    Bronia specialises in exploring and designing innovative home and living plans that are specifically tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of individuals. She has a wealth of knowledge and practical know-how in crafting personalised plans using optimal individual service design.

    Bronia enjoys good food and wine and tries her best balance this by taking long walks around the lakes in her local area. She is dedicated to her family and adores being a grandmother to two adorable grandchildren.

  • Karen is a devoted mother to three adult daughters, Granny K to two beautiful grandchildren, a doting dog mum and a dedicated support coordinator.

    My personal experience with a daughter requiring the support of the NDIS has inspired me to assist other families and people experiencing trials, tribulations, and the successes of navigating the scheme. I understand the personal challenges of supporting a family member with extra care.

    I believe everyone has the right to an enriched fulfilling life and work hard to reflect that value in the support I give to the people and families I assist.

    I have a hard-working ethic and work flexibly to fit in with the people I support. I pride myself in providing a reliable, responsive service with personal values. I am confident in the workings of NDIS and am dedicated to keeping up with developments. I have had seven years’ experience as a support coordinator including three of that specialist coordination.

    My love for friends, family, animals, and gardening keeps me grounded.

    I enjoy my work and genuinely care for the people I assist with the aim of making each person’s NDIS plan flow as effectively as possible.

  • Jackie Silvestri is the founder and Specialist Support Coordinator of Enliten Support Coordination. With 16 years of experience in social services, she began her career in child protection after completing a Bachelor of Social Science. This eventually led her to work in the disability sector. Jackie also has personal experience as a parent of a child with a disability.

    Throughout her career, Jackie has worked closely with families and individuals, helping them achieve their dreams and goals while creating a life they desire. She thrives on the complexity of her work and believes in tailoring support to everyone’s needs, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

    Jackie envisions a future where all individuals, regardless of their challenges, are valued and important. She wants every person to have the freedom to choose their own path and find joy in their lives. She aims to be part of a world that embraces and molds itself around individual strengths, rather than discarding or discriminating against perceived weaknesses or challenges.

    With her passion and expertise, Jackie is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accepting society, where everyone can thrive.

  • Although Paula’s first professional role in human services started as Local Area Coordinator with Disability Services Commission in 2002 her passion for inclusion started when her son was diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Paula was able to advocate strongly for her son and he was one of the first children with an intellectual disability to attend their local mainstream school. Through this time, she developed strong advocacy skills and a passion for inclusion that continues to drive her.

    Paula’s career started as a LAC with DSC and over 13 years she held various roles including Project Officer, My Way Coordinator, Supervisor and acting Area Manager and was part of the team implementing the WA NDIS

    Making a leap into the not-for-profit sector in 2015 Paula worked closely with the NDIS Hills Trial site to learn the ins and outs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and was able to utilise this knowledge assist people to implement their NDIS plans and develop their understanding of their plans and how to utilise it to live their best life. Alongside working with individuals and families she also managed a large team of Support Coordinators and Specialist Support Coordinators. Paula presented training on the Art of Support Coordination for new and aspiring support coordinators on behalf of NDS.

    In 2022, missing the direct contact with individuals and families Paula made the decision to step back from management roles and focus again on working directly with people. Paula now works as an Independent Specialist Support Coordinator and her personal experience alongside the knowledge gained through the work in the sector drives her commitment to bring about good outcomes for all people.

    In her downtime Paula enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and has recently developed a passion for gardening

  • Trent has over 30 years’ experience since graduating with a BA Social Work (Curtin University), working with commitment, dedication, and passion to support vulnerable people and communities. This includes experience in disability (Local Area Coordination with Disability Services Commission and as a Specialist Support Coordinator), aged care, youth support, justice, mental health and substance rehabilitation. Trent has a broad life experience which includes studies in education, and prior to graduating, also worked as a truck driver and in private enterprise. including being successfully involved in sport and associated networks and communities. Trent has extensively travelled and has lived and worked as a Social Worker in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Melbourne, and within the Aboriginal community, helping to bring a passion in supporting those from culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds (including being on the board for five years at William Langford House). Trent’s holistic strengths and experience drives his commitment to bring about positive outcomes for all. When not working, Trent appreciates spending time with his family (including three young boys) and friends.

  • Sandy Jensen has more than two decades’ of personal and professional experience in the disability field. She is passionate about assisting people and their families in navigating complex systems to take up maximum choice and control in their lives.

    Sandy’s is the parent and sister of NDIS participants and has worked for various disability and service providers, and government departments since 1998. She attained her Bachelor of Social Work in 2009. Sandy has also served on several community boards and the Board of the Disability Services Commission.

    Sandy is an avid hiker (having completed the Cape to Cape twice in 2022) and also enjoys whale watching, cooking and entertaining.