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About Us

Our Mission

Empowering Lives, Transforming Futures

The purpose of the Trilogy Foundation is to provide safe spaces and sustainable accommodation to the most vulnerable members of the community, nurture them to become valued contributors, and offer ongoing support to our community carers.

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Who We Are

Founded in 2020, Trilogy Foundation is dedicated to providing tailored support to vulnerable individuals and families facing challenges on the Central Coast. We understand that many people struggle within the current healthcare and social systems, and we aim to meet you where you are, creating pathways for positive change and access to essential resources.

Our approach is rooted in community collaboration. We actively engage with local networks to fill the gaps in health and social services, ensuring that our support is relevant and effective. At the Trilogy Foundation, you’re at the heart of everything we do. Our individualised support empowers you to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. We are here for those who often go without, providing essential physical, emotional, and psychological support to individuals, families, and caregivers in our community.

Meet Our Team

At Trilogy Foundation, our dedicated team is the backbone of our mission.

At Trilogy Foundation, our dedicated team is the backbone of our mission. Each member brings a wealth of experience and expertise in areas such as mental health, education, legal systems, and community support. We believe that a compassionate and knowledgeable team is essential for providing the individualised care our clients deserve.

Our team members are not just professionals; they are passionate advocates committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we take a holistic approach to support, ensuring that every individual’s unique needs are met.

Executive Chair

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Cathy Deblaere

The idea of the Trilogy Disability Foundation came to light by former Disability Support Worker and current Co-Founder of Trilogy Disability Services, Cathy Deblaere.

The idea of the Trilogy Disability Foundation came to light by former Disability Support Worker and current Co-Founder of Trilogy Disability Services, Cathy Deblaere. Having worked as an Enrolled Nurse and Support Worker for health and disability in Australia and the UK, as well as at FACS and across multiple care homes, Cathy draws from 30 years of experience and holds extensive knowledge of the industry. Cathy and her Co-Director Nicole (Nicki) opened Trilogy Disability Services with their first property in March 2017, specialising in children’s respite care. Six years later with more than 20 properties located on both the Central Coast and upper North Shore, Trilogy Disability Services is still growing. Cathy is a mother to four children who are all involved in the family business of Trilogy and is a nan to six grandchildren. Through her passion for her career in helping others and her experience, Cathy was able to identify significant gaps in welfare management and support, particularly in the Central Coast region and thus began the idea of a Foundation to fill those gaps and broaden the scope of support for vulnerable groups in the community.

Board Of Directors

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Stuart Latham

Stuart Latham is a commercial, property and estate lawyer that has operated his own boutique legal practice on Sydney’s Northern Beaches since 2006.

Over the years, Stuart has provided strategic advice and services to clients including local government, registered clubs, SMEs, property developers, and start-ups. Stuart brings a commercial approach and gives practical advice in the most complex cases. Stuart also provides personal legal services with a focus on high-end property transactions and sophisticated estate planning for high net worth individuals. His oldest son Henry has multiple disabilities including Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Henry’s life journey has exposed Stuart to the good, the bad and the ugly of disability services, rendering him passionate to advocate for those who are disadvantaged, in need, or vulnerable, and in particular for those living with a disability, as well as their carers’ and families.

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Peter Burton

Director, National Quality Safety Group Founder, Peter Burton has worked in the Community and Disability sector for over 35 years.

He was a Quality Auditor and Consultant for State, National and International Standards. Peter was the first accredited assessor for disability standards in Australia in 2001. Peter worked from grassroots to executive level assisting more than 350 not-for-profit organisations in Governance, Quality, Risk, Safety & Compliance, in every State and Territory (excl WA). Peter speaks the ‘Governance, Quality and Risk’ language and is focused on ensuring that Management System decisions are always focused on customers and participants.

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Martin Patz

Martin is an investment and real estate professional with over 15 years’ experience in financial analysis, research and forecasting in both private and public markets.

Martin has held senior positions with AMP Capital, Credit Suisse, Lendlease and Colonial First State Global Asset Management and has worked across all the major real estate asset classes, as well as development, infrastructure and debt products in both domestic and offshore markets. Martin holds a Master of Applied Finance, a Master of Commerce (Real Estate Economics) as well as a Bachelor of Honours in Business Studies.

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Elliot Williams

Elliot is an experienced health leader, clinician, academic and early-stage researcher with extensive organisational leadership experience in one of Australia’s most well-known NFPs

He believes in the power of organisations to make lasting and meaningful community impact that changes lives. He is passionate about influencing care systems to achieve better outcomes for consumers. Elliot’s clinical role is as an Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, where he has worked for over 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Nursing and Graduate Certificate in Critical Care from the University of Technology, Sydney; and a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)from the University of Sydney, where he is now on staff as a casual academic, teaching into the Post Graduate Nurse Practitioner program.

Board MEMBERS

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Nicole Jackson

Nicole Jackson began her working life in the early ’80s as an assistant nurse who later trained as an enrolled nurse specialising in palliative care.

Her work with young people with disabilities at the Collaroy Hospital was the catalyst for her active involvement in all aspects of disabilities and she has been present throughout the various changes happening within the disability sector. Starting by helping set up residential homes for people who transition out of permanent hospital care into smaller, person-centered care units, Nicole felt privileged and proud to watch and assist clients to integrate within the community and watch some move on to less supported accommodation needing only drop-in care. Nicole progressed from support worker to co-founder of Trilogy Disability Services – an organisation that offers respite, supported independent living and disability advocacy for the Northern Sydney and Central Coast communities.

Trilogy Disability Services Staff Member

Wayne Heinze

Wayne’s experience as a CEO, Compliance Manager of Trilogy and as a former Sergeant within the NSW Police Force brings to the organisation decades of expertise.

These areas include child protection, investigations, leadership, management and legislative and regulatory compliance knowledge for the associated oversight bodies such as the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, NSW Police Force, Official Community Visitor and the Office of Children’s Guardian. Wayne currently holds the position of Investigations Manager at Trilogy Disability Services. Wayne had the opportunity to connect with local communities by working in both remote rural and metropolitan regions, leading him to fully appreciate the extent to which poor mental health, substance abuse and trauma affect various individuals. Wayne is also an experienced educator and teaches Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) across various settings. Wayne holds various qualifications in areas such as investigations, policing, management, business, training and education, Security and Risk Management, and WHS and holds various industry licences such as security trainer and consultant.

Holistic Care Team

Petrina Heinze

Educator

Our core business at Trilogy is to improve the quality of life of young people on the Central Coast.

We are passionate about supporting youth at risk to “break the cycle” of disadvantage, unemployment and poverty. As an Educational Design Specialist in the Community Services Sector, I am extremely proud of the youth and employment projects I have delivered over the years. Through these projects, we have celebrated long-term educational and employment outcomes for many people whose needs were considered “too complex” for other providers. I feel honoured to work alongside the Trilogy Youth Workers as they apply their knowledge and experience guiding disadvantaged young people to a better future. They never cease to amaze me with what they can achieve in very challenging circumstances!”

Karina Williams

Registered Nurse

Our core business at Trilogy is to improve the quality of life of young people on the Central Coast.

We are passionate about supporting youth at risk to “break the cycle” of disadvantage, unemployment and poverty. As an Educational Design Specialist in the Community Services Sector, I am extremely proud of the youth and employment projects I have delivered over the years. Through these projects, we have celebrated long-term educational and employment outcomes for many people whose needs were considered “too complex” for other providers. I feel honoured to work alongside the Trilogy Youth Workers as they apply their knowledge and experience guiding disadvantaged young people to a better future. They never cease to amaze me with what they can achieve in very challenging circumstances!”

Yasmin Hopkins

Youth Worker

My name is Yasmin and I would love to share with you why I am passionate about youth work in the Trilogy Foundation.

Since a young age I have always felt a genuine desire to help others and found an incredible sense of fulfilment and personal satisfaction by doing so. Working in youth gifts me the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and the community, by fostering personal growth and development, building confidence, developing skills and overcoming challenges. I truly believe that each young person has immense potential, and with the right guidance and support they can achieve incredible feats. Being part of that transformation is both an honour and a privilege. I am deeply inspired by the Trilogy Foundation’s commitment to improving the lives of young people. Their values and goals align with my own, and I am confident that I can make a real difference.