Our Trainers and Assessors
Ronnie Stevens
Trainer & Assessor Manager- Over 20 years experience in pre-hospital care mostly in the construction industry.
- Established own company FAST First Aid Solutions and Training early 2019.
Jens Hojby
Trainer & Assessor- 7 years industry experience as a Trainer & Assessor (Medical).
- Completed a Diploma in Paramedical Science, Diploma of Leadership & Management & Diploma of Work Health Safety.
- Event Medic – marathons and sport events.
Matthew Ferris
Trainer & Assessor- 5-years experience working in the pre-hospital field as an Advanced Care Paramedic 2 in both metropolitan and regional QLD.
- Registered Paramedic and Registered Nurse.
- Working towards a PhD in paramedic fatigue.
- I can juggle and I teach hip hop dance.
Naomi Campbell
Trainer & Assessor- Diploma of Paramedical Science.
- Active volunteer for surf lifesaving QLD since 2018.
- Completed several clinical placements for event medical companies (Marathons, Sport events, GC schoolies) and 90 hours EMT experience at Billabong gold mine site.
- Fluent in Auslan.
Gary Halford
RPL & WHS Officer, Trainer and Assessor- 15 years working as Tech Officer in Anatomy & Pathology at UQ & Griffith Uni & worked for RPL Help Pty Ltd for 4 years.
- Diploma of Management, Certificate IV WHS, Certificate IV TAE, Certificate III Mortuary Science.
- Enjoys surfing, the beach, golf, camping and following the NRL.
Mick Jones
Trainer & Assessor- Gained extensive experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), clinical instructor, Rescue Paramedic and an Operations and Training Coordinator.
- Professional and vocational qualifications in paramedicine, industrial health and OHS, mines rescue, security, policing and vocational education.
- Retired detective in the Police force.
Dylan Fabre
Trainer & Assessor- Bachelor’s degree in paramedicine
- Registered paramedic and Community Educator with Queensland Ambulance Service
- Emergency service volunteer with Red Cross
- Enjoys Surfing, hiking, and travelling
Paul Munro
Trainer & Assessor- 8 years’ experience as an EMT, Mentor and Trainer with St John WA working 2-3 shifts a week.
- 15 years’ experience as a Volunteer Firefighter.
- Diploma of Paramedical Science.
- Background in Finance and HR/Training, running book-keeping business in spare time.
Sarah Robertson
Trainer & Assessor- 12 years Veterinary Nursing background, decided to swap to humans.
- Diploma of Paramedical Science and Certificate IV TAE.
- Loves to teach students at APC Workshops.
Stacey Glen
Trainer & Assessor- Ambulance Officer and Event Medic in South Australia.
- Certificate IV in Health Care, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and a Diploma of Paramedical Science.
- Currently completing the Bachelor of Paramedical Science, finishing my degree in 2022.
- I love chocolate, studying and dogs!
Georgia Mitchell
Trainer & Assessor- Has a Bachelor of Paramedicine, from the ACU in Sydney. She is also an AHPRA qualified Paramedic.
- Worked as a Paramedic in Western Sydney and out at Lithgow, with prior work as an event medic.
- She is a keen traveller and has backpacked around Europe in between university studies, with hopes to travel around South America in the future.
Our Student Success Team
Jackie McCudden
Student Success Team Leader- 10 years varied experience in leadership (administration, recruitment, hospitality).
- Worked on yachts and cruise ships in her younger years.
- Newfound love for adventure activities.
Lucy Morgan
Placement Coordinator- Started at APC as the Clinical Placement Assistant and a member of the Student Success Team in February 2019.
- Moved into the role as Clinical Placement Coordinator in July 2019.
- Owner to a 3-year-old Staffy X named Mavie.
Amanda Trew
Student Success Admin Officer- 16 Years within the aviation industry varied experience in customer service face to face and contact centre, leadership and training roles.
- Completed a Certificate III in Hospitality and Tourism and a Medical Receptionist Course
- A mum of 1 beautiful girl and step mum of 4. My amazing husband is from New Zealand and we just moved back to my home the Gold Coast in March 2020. I love to travel whenever I can and explore the world and locally.
Rebecca Quiroga
Student Success Admin Officer- 8 years experience in customer service.
- Currently at Griffith University studying Bachelor of Social Work.
- Lover of social justice and music.
Tuly Teixeira
Student Success Admin Officer- MBA and Bachelor of International Relation. Graduated in Diploma of Marketing, Project Management and Advanced Diploma in Leadership & Management.
- 13 years of experience working in the Education Industry, for Education and Migration agencies and providers. Long term experience with international and domestic students.
- I love being in contact with the nature. The best weekend/free time will be spending time on the beach with friends.
Viktoria Radeva
Admin Officer- Studied a Bachelor of Business and Event Management at Southern Cross Uni.
- Passionate dancer who loves mountain biking, camping, cooking and bushwalking adventures.
- Born in Bulgaria, raised in Austria and moved to Australia in 2017.
Our Head Office Team
Jodie Cavanagh
HR Manager- Post graduate qualification in Human Resourse Management
- Ten year experience in HR across IT and Aged Care Industries
- Ocean and nature lover with a passion for indoor plants
- Loves a weekend market and is a total coffee snob
Dean Morgan
Commercial Manager- 30+ years’ experience in corporate business Accounting and Finance.
- Life Member of Tasmanian Caverneering Club & heavily involved in Police Search & Rescue.
- Semi-professional musician & keen off-road motorbike rider.
Molly Morgan
Quality Practice Manager- Has been an integral part of APC since 2015.
- Originally part of the Student Success Team, Molly is now responsible for the Quality Practice and Compliance department.
- Animal rehabilitation carer for injured and orphaned wildlife.
Michelle Clack
Compliance Admin Assistant- Active in the VET sector since 2006 in Administrative and Trainer and Assessor roles.
- Studied a Bachelor of Business at Griffith Uni and completed a Diploma Business, Diploma Management, Certificate IV TAE, Certificate IV Business.
- Has 2 ragdolls named Coco and RiRi
Our Admissions Team
Tanya Evans
Admissions Manager- An integral part of the company since inception.
- Previously a Stockbroker until the birth of her daughter in 2006.
- Owns Teddi, the APC mascot/dog who is part of the team at head office.
Denise Jones
Admissions Team Leader- Over 20 years’ experience in administration & accounts.
- Certificates III & IV in Business Administration & Accounts.
- Previously studied Bachelor of Business at Griffith Uni.
- A proud grandmother.
Chryss Stone
Course Advisor- An integral part of the company since inception.
- Background in education.
- Has an adopted son from Russia.
Nour Hope
Course Advisor- Industry experience in the VET (Vocational Education Training) sector as a Careers & Enrolment Advisor since 2010.
- Half-Egyptian, half-Dutch, born in London and raised in Singapore.
- Stress & Marine Rescue Scuba Diver since 2013.
Tanaya Grant
Course Advisor- 5 years experience in Administration & Management.
- Diploma of Business.
- One daughter and two fur babies, Thor and Chewbacca.
Ruth May
Course Advisor- Many years of experience in customer service in the health industry & previously worked in paramedical, pharmacy, hearing and nutritional industries.
- Won an international holiday for Customer Excellence Awards and Music.
- Likes to sing, listen to music, paint and take long walks on the beach.
Samantha Ford
Course Advisor- Very passionate about her role because she thrives on helping people.
- Love all things natural, health and self-care.
- Swears by the Barefoot Investor to help get financially ahead in life.
Terie Burke
Appointment Setter- Worked in call centres in superannuation and health insurance field
- Worked for Public Trustee for 15 years in Sydney as a clerical and legal assistant and part-time in hospitality
- Shorthand/Typist Diploma and Certificate III in retail
- Loves swimming, walking and bike riding on the beach and a proud mum of 2 teenagers and 2 fur babies.
Melissa Craig
Appointment Setter- Worked in call centres with Investment Property and Superannuation.
- Worked for MLC for 9 years in Melbourne.
- Worked in hospitality for 16 years in Melbourne.
- Love watching the Real Housewives reality franchise.
Our Marketing Team
Sarah McDonald
Marketing Manager- Industry experience as a Graphic/Digital Designer since 2014.
- Completed a Bachelor in Visual Communication and Design.
- Travelled to France, Italy, Switzerland, Vietnam and New Zealand.
- Is a proud dog mum and loves gaming. Sarah has competed in multiple gaming competitions in the past, locally and nationally.
Ben Cleaver
Media Creation- First Responder & First Aid Trainer since 2012.
- Digital media presenter, script writer and producer.
- All about inspiring & enabling students to chase their career dreams.
- Love the beach, bush walking & dance parties with his four kids.
Jose Biotto
Media Creation- Video producer and photographer.
- Completed a Bachelor in Journalism in 2014 at PUC Campinas (Brazil).
- Currently studying Bachelor of Graphic Design and Video.
- Believes in creativity and communication for a better world.
- Likes soccer, music, camping and games.
Our APC Team Mascot
Teddi Evans
APC Mascot- Teddi born 19 November 2019 is part of the team at head office.
- She provides happiness, cuddles, comfort and support.
- Always happy with plenty of love and affection to go around.