Club21
Club21 Manager
Helen More
Helen began at DSV as a volunteer with the Club21 program in 2013 and jumped at the chance to take on the role of Club21 Coordinator in 2018. Down Syndrome Victoria and Victorian Council of Social Service gave her the opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Disability at RMIT graduating in 2019.
Helen is passionate about Club21 and promoting the inclusion of people with Down syndrome in the community.
Club21 Teens Coordinator & FitSkills21 Facilitator
Brad Cresswell
Brad joined DSV from Down Syndrome Queensland, with eight years under his belt as a dedicated volunteer through to a Program Coordinator specialising in early adult education.
He also played a key role in the creation of the UniLife program at Griffith University – a pioneering course designed specifically for young adults with Autism. Brad continues to serve as a board member and is active in the continued growth and success of this vital education offering.
Having recently relocated to Melbourne, Brad is excited to take on the challenge of Club21 Teens Coordinator, as well as group facilitator for FitSkills21.
Brad is passionate and committed to achieving inclusion and rights of people with disability.
Club21 & FitSkills21 Facilitator
Julia Mansour
Growing up with a sister with Down syndrome, it has always been a passion of mine to be an advocate for people with Down syndrome and those within the disability community. I am currently studying a degree in psychological sciences, and have worked in the social justice and care industry for over 10 years. I am feeling very excited to be able to join this wonderful organisation, and get to spend my time enjoying an array of different activities through Club21!
Club21 Facilitator
Catalina Gonzalez
Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Catalina came to Australia in 2009 to pursue her passion for dancing and people. She is a very engaging dance teacher, entertainer, and facilitator of activities for seniors and people with disabilities. She is a Zumba instructor for seniors’ communities, Dance & Roll, a wheelchair dance group, and she has been teaching Zumba to Club21 participants since May 2020.
Catalina came on board as Club21 Facilitator in 2021. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion and making a positive impact doing what she loves in her unique way.
Club21 Facilitator
Andrew (Andy) Sims
Andy joined DSV as a Club21 Facilitator in early 2023 with over 25 years of experience in disability services. With the past 15 years working at Scope Australia, Andy currently works at the Scope Lilydale Lifestyles Option service as a Disability Service Worker (DSW).
Andy delivered the successful Scope Recharge program prior to the pandemic, which helped to engage participants across the Eastern region with a variety of recreation programs while giving respite to families and carers.
Like Club21, Recharge facilitated lots of new experiences for participants from concerts to sporting events, blacksmithing to Harley Davidson rides around Melbourne, art and cooking classes.
Andy looks forward to meeting more DSV participants and working with DSV staff and volunteers.
Andy is committed to inclusion and the rights of people with disability.
Club21 Facilitator
Emily Murphy
Emily has a background in community development, community mental health and innovative justice. She has a passion for community inclusion and creating safe spaces for everyone to connect and be themselves.
She loves to travel, try new things and will find any excuse to be silly and have a laugh. AFL footy season becomes babysitting season for Emily as she looks after her 4 year old nephew while her brother and sister-in-law go to the footy. She’s super excited to get to know everyone in Club21 Ballarat and throughout the organisation.
Club21 Facilitator & FitSkills21 Facilitator
Ashleigh Clarke
Ashleigh first joined Down Syndrome Victoria as a placement student in 2024 while studying her Cert III in Individual Support at RMIT. Upon graduating she commenced employment with DSV as a casual facilitator of Fitskills, Club21 and MyTime play leader. In addition to being a disability support worker, Ashleigh has a background in Performing Arts. She holds a Bachelors’ degree in Music Theatre, does stand-up comedy as a hobby, and has worked in broadcast media (radio) for past 15 years; on-air, radio producing, and as a voiceover artist. But working with people with Down syndrome is much more fun!!