BENEFICENT - Key Persons


Adelle Christian

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Adelle resides both locally in northern Adelaide metro and on the Yorke Peninsula, she also grew up in Port Lincoln, so she has developed a strong network of relationships in the areas she covers. This provides her with excellent local labour market knowledge. Adelle has extensive experience in Vocational Counselling and job placement. Adelle has strong customer relation skills and experience with multicultural backgrounds. Adelle has an outstanding record of reverse marketing clients and achieving paid employment outcomes. Adelle is accredited in employment coaching. Adelle services Adelaide metro north and Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas Adelle specialises in Job Placement.

Angelik Tziavrangos

Angelik Tziavrangos SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR | LIFE & CAREER COACH Angelik is an accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor with ASORC and has extensive experience in vocational counselling. She has previously worked in Employment and Return To Works services including WorkCover SA and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Having also worked in the public health sector, Angelik has experience working with vulnerable groups in the community to coordinate services with appropriate stakeholders to increase their social independence and overall quality of life. Angelik demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is committed to providing a tailored and person cantered approach addressing their health conditions, transferable skills and current labour market trends.

Bernadette Douglas

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Bernie is a long-term resident of the Limestone Coast and has a seasoned background in Finance, Business Management, Community Services and workplace coaching. Being both resourceful and client focused, Bernadette has a genuine desire to make a positive difference in assisting clients to develop realistic goals and life plans and to motivate individuals to make positive life-altering changes. Being a long term local, and having worked for local banking and community service organizations, Bernie has strong connections across the limestone coast, enhancing her ability to access employers, vacancies and community support.

Chelsea Nelson

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Chelsea Nelson has almost 10 years working in injury management, job placement and rehabilitation. With a particular interest in working with serious injury clients, she works with injured workers, their families and insurers to facilitate a meaningful return to work. Empathetic, motivated and positive, Chelsea ensures the return to work journey is tailored to each individual's needs, interests, transferrable skills and the relevant labour market. With an excellent understanding of local labour markets, training requirements and employer needs, Chelsea implements action plans with clients whilst considering individual needs and interests to ensure the best outcome for them. Qualified in Injury Case Management and working towards completion of a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Chelsea is also a member of CDAA.

Danielle Mik - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • MANAGING DIRECTOR
Danielle has a 32 year career in Workers Compensation, Injury Management, WH&S, Mental Health, Workplace Risk Management, Human Resources and Training, she has in-depth knowledge of multiple compensation environments, applying this to the design of innovative solutions to achieve sustainable RTW outcomes with complex, serious injury and psychological claims. Danielle utilises emotional intelligence strategies to assist injured and ill people return to life and good work, help create mentally healthy workplaces and educate stake holders on human needs and managing trauma effected clients. Danielle has been an Executive member of ASORC, President of a not for profit organisation supporting injured workers, and was awarded Rehabilitation Counsellor of the Year in 2019.

Deanna Brewster

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Deanna Brewster has many years' experience assisting people with career management, goal setting, resumes and job applications. Being an injured worker herself with lived experience, this helps Deanna build trusting relationships with her clients and their family. Deanna takes an individualised customer-centric approach which results in sustainable work placements, restoring a positive life to each and every person she works with. Deanna has an outstanding track record of being able to assist injured workers make a successful return to work through reverse marketing clients to achieve paid employment outcomes Deanna services metropolitan Adelaide Deanna holds a Grad Dip in Business Admin and a Dip in Life Coaching.

Hannah Woods

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR
Hannah Woods has experience in mental health counselling, rehabilitation counselling, and teaching yoga. She is passionate about helping people understand and accept themselves as a pathway to achieving their goals. Hannah uses skills in counselling to empower individuals to find their internal strengths and abilities and create a meaningful life and return to work. Hannah is is an accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor with ASORC Hannah services local, regional and interstate clients Hannah is finalising her Master of Counselling.

Helen Russell

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Helen Russell resides locally on the Fleurieu and has developed a strong network of relationships in this area, providing her with excellent local labour market knowledge. Helen has extensive experience in Vocational Counselling and Job Placement, with an outstanding record of reverse marketing clients to the local community and achieving paid employment outcomes. Helen services clients locally on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and remotely to regional and interstate areas Helen is an accredited Career Coaching expert, registered with CDAA Helen specialises in assisting people with complex injuries and life barriers to return to a new career.

Jane Andary

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR
Jane Andary is an experienced Injury Management, Wellness, Cultural Change and Training professional with 20 years experience in a range of jurisdictions including; Workers Compensation, Life Insurance and DVA, assisting clients to return to work. She specialises in complex and psychological claims and provides holistic RTW services. Jane is an accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor with ASORC, Mediator and Wellness Educator. Jane services local, regional and interstate clients.

Karen Wheeler

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTORS / ASSISTANT

Kate Mills

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR
Kate Mills SENIOR REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR | LIFE & CAREER COACH Kate is dedicated to understanding how the mind works and why we behave as we do. Kate works with individuals to assist them to adapt behaviour and motivation, through the use of Emotional Intelligence, positive psychology, resilience and wellbeing initiatives. Kate has worked with injured workers since 2012, helping them achieve a positive return to work through helping people live their best lives. Kate is an accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor with ASORC. Kate is currently on maternity leave.

Kim Shanahan

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Kim is experienced at delivering services to clients, children and families living with an injury, disability, mental health diagnosis and complex needs. Kim has qualifications in counselling and case management, she has worked as a claims specialist within RTW services. Kim utilises traumainformed and eclectic approaches, she utilises client centred and systems theory in all client interactions. Kim has excellent skills in being collaborative in her approach to client goal setting and liaison with agencies. Kim has an excellent record of providing outcome focussed, client led, psycho-social support to people whilst assisting people to navigate complex systems. Kim holds an Advanced Diploma in Community Services (Specialising in Counselling) and is currently finalising studies in Social Work.

Mark Houston

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Mark Houston has over 15 years experience helping hundreds of people with career management, goal setting, resumes and job applications as well as assessing their skills and literacy. He is passionate about helping clients manage their career by taking the time to know what matters to them and providing help and support so they can return to work by working out their skills, knowledge and interests best fit into the labour market. Mark is an accredited Career Counsellor, Trainer/Assessor and professional Adult Educator, specialising in the delivery of computer training Mark services the Adelaide Metropolitan area.

Mick Daniels

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Mick Daniels has worked in job placement since 2014, he has worked extensively with employers to fill vacancies, and helped clients develop skill sets to advance employability. Mick has a talent for connecting with clients and building their self confidence to return to life and work. He has extensive community connections to ensure clients connect with the community and their life and career. Mick services north and south of Adelaide Mick is an accredited youth worker Mick specialises in reverse marketing to employers.

Tammy Fischer

Job Titles:
  • EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
Tammy has held roles in VET and Learning Support, developing a strong interest in career pathways and career development. This has led to a passion for assisting people to find work that is meaningful and sustainable for their future. In recent years, Tammy has worked as a trainer teaching employability skills including career planning, application and job search skills. Tammy is committed to working with clients to develop a personalised return to work plans that focus on their strengths and capabilities, along with marketing them directly to employers.

Tennille Gould

Job Titles:
  • COUNSELLOR
Tennille Gould has lived locally in the Wimmera region of Victoria for more than 15 years and knows local employers and services well. Tennille's has over 15 years' experience in vocational rehabilitation in both South Australia and Victoria and has spent several years as the Return to Work Coordinator for one of Victoria's leading regional health care providers. Tennille has an incredible ability to relate to people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicity. Tennille Services the Wimmera region of Victoria Tennille is is an accredited Rehabilitation Counsellor with ASORC, with qualifications in nursing, and is also a WorkSafe accredited trainer for RTW Coordinator training.

William Muneretto

Job Titles:
  • ADMINISTRATION MANAGER