About Kindship

Summer is Kindship’s founder and now sits on the board of directors, helping guide the organisation’s strategic direction while continuing to support the team behind the scenes.

As a speech pathologist, she has always been drawn to working with children with disabilities, developmental delays and neurodiversity. Her own diagnosis of autism and ADHD has further shaped her understanding of the lived experience of the families Kindship supports.

Before founding Kindship, Summer worked in a transdisciplinary school setting, where she saw how powerful the right support and collaboration can be for children and their families.

She is incredibly grateful for the team and community that have grown alongside Kindship and the shared commitment to making a meaningful difference.Outside of Kindship, Summer is a mum to two boys and continues to support families through her work with infants and feeding.

Hayley leads Kindship with a focus on making life less overwhelming for families navigating disability. Her work centres on turning complex systems, especially the NDIS, into support that feels clear, practical and genuinely useful. Her connection to this space comes through being a mum. Like many parents, disability became part of her family’s everyday life, giving her a deep understanding of the emotional load, constant advocacy and challenges families face.

Before Kindship, Hayley worked in community services supporting families, including in the trauma sector with women and children. That experience shaped her belief that systems should support families, not make things harder, and reinforced the importance of strong advocacy and having someone in your corner.

She values being part of a team that doesn’t just talk about support, but lives it, with honesty, integrity and a genuine commitment to families.

Outside of Kindship, Hayley is a busy mum, often found at cheer comps, juggling family life, lifting weights, or enjoying a good coffee near the beach or on a hike.At Kindship, she believes families deserve clear information, genuine support, and systems that don’t make them fight so hard just to get what they need.

Andrius leads the design and development of Kindship’s technology, creating systems that simplify the NDIS and help families feel more confident and in control.

His connection to the disability space comes through his wife, Summer, who is autistic and worked as a speech pathologist supporting children with disabilities. Through her work and the families they met, he saw first-hand how complex and overwhelming the system can be.

Before Kindship, Andrius spent over 15 years building technology products and digital communities. That experience now shapes how he approaches Kindship, not just as a service, but as a platform designed to support and empower families with the right information at the right time.

Outside of Kindship, Andrius is a dad to two boys and spends most of his time in the rhythm of family life - school runs, sports and everything in between.At Kindship, he believes families deserve clarity, support, and systems that work for them, so they can focus on what matters most.

Tabatha helps make sure everything behind the scenes at Kindship runs smoothly, so families receive the support they deserve. With almost 20 years’ experience across South Australian Government, she brings strong knowledge of governance, risk and compliance to the team.

At home, Tabatha describes her household as wonderfully “neuro-spicy.” Like many disability parents, she understands the reality of sleepless nights, therapy appointments and the constant juggle of family life. That lived experience shapes the way she supports both the Kindship team and the families they work with.

Outside of Kindship, Tabatha has a creative streak, from making professional cakes and face painting to building play kitchens and backyard projects for her kids.At Kindship, she believes families deserve to be heard, understood, and never feel like they’re navigating this journey alone.

Tara works closely with the Kindship community, leading the education, resources and conversations that help families navigate disability and the NDIS with more confidence. From running Kindship Connect to co-hosting webinars and creating practical tools, her focus is simple, helping families feel less alone. Her connection to this work began with her own family. Her middle daughter was born 10 weeks early and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism. Sharing therapy play ideas online became her way of connecting with other parents, and before long she was supporting and learning alongside thousands of families around the world.

With a background in Early Childhood Education and a Primary Teaching degree, Tara has always been passionate about helping children learn and thrive. She has also worked alongside therapists, co-authored a therapy play e-book, and collaborated across platforms to support families, shaping the community-driven approach she now leads at Kindship.

Outside of Kindship, Tara loves being creative and organising anything she can get her hands on, skills that come in handy raising three lively, passionate and very busy girls.

At Kindship, she believes families deserve to feel seen, supported, and never alone in their journey.

Bikram leads the technology behind Kindship, building systems that simplify complex processes and make the NDIS easier for families to understand and navigate. His focus is on creating tools that give families more clarity and time to focus on what matters.

His connection to the disability world began in childhood through a close friend living with a disability. Seeing the challenges faced by both his friend and their family left a lasting impression, and continues to shape the work he does today.

Before Kindship, Bikram spent over five years working as a freelance developer across a range of industries. That experience shaped his mindset of always learning, adapting and finding solutions, and reinforced his belief that technology is most powerful when it’s used to create real impact.

Outside of Kindship, Bikram enjoys exploring new things, from travel and games to flute music and meditation. He sees himself as someone who is always curious about what’s possible.At Kindship, he believes families deserve clarity, guidance, and simple systems that make everyday life easier.

Joanna works closely with families to help them navigate the NDIS and feel more confident in the decisions they’re making. Whether it’s answering questions, problem-solving tricky situations or simply talking things through, her focus is on making things feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

Her connection to the disability world comes through lived experience, giving her a deep understanding of how complex and emotional the system can be.

Before Kindship, Joanna worked in retail and as a full-time carer, building strong skills in supporting people, navigating systems and advocating when needed. She now brings that experience into the way she supports families every day.

She loves being part of a team that genuinely cares, where the work feels human, not transactional.

Caroline supports families at the beginning of their Kindship journey, helping with onboarding, answering questions and guiding families through getting set up with plan management. Her goal is to make those first steps feel simple and supported.

Her connection to the disability world comes from lived experience. She is mum to three neurodiverse boys navigating autism, ADHD, PDA, dyslexia and childhood apraxia of speech. In their wonderfully “neuro-spicy” household, no two days look the same.

With a background in Environmental Science and years of experience supporting people, she brings both practical skills and lived experience to the families she works with.

She has been part of the Kindship community since the early days and values being surrounded by people who genuinely understand and care.

Courtney works across several areas of Kindship, supporting families through Family Support Pathways and helping guide those exploring plan management. She also assists with provider communication, invoice processing and day-to-day member support.

Her connection to the disability world comes through her own family. She is mum to two boys who are both AuDHD, navigating anxiety, big feelings and sensory differences together.

Before joining Kindship, Courtney spent nearly 20 years working in the performing arts industry within local government, building strong leadership and customer service skills. She now combines that experience with lived experience to support families both practically and emotionally.

She loves being part of a team that genuinely cares, where families are never treated like just another number.

Michelle works behind the scenes at Kindship, ensuring invoices, claims and processes are handled accurately and efficiently. She has a strong attention to detail and enjoys digging into anything that doesn’t quite add up, helping keep things running smoothly so families don’t have to stress about the details.

Her connection to the disability world comes from lived experience. She is mum to two children with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, autism and ADHD, alongside her own ADHD diagnosis. Navigating these systems firsthand is what drives her passion to support other families.

Michelle’s journey with Kindship began through the community (now Kindship Connect), where she developed her skills and confidence supporting others. Over time, she built a strong understanding of the NDIS and now uses that knowledge to create more ease for families behind the scenes.

She loves being part of a team where everyone brings something unique and shares a genuine commitment to supporting families.

Tania supports families behind the scenes at Kindship, helping process provider invoices, manage reimbursements and assist with day-to-day member support. Her role focuses on making things run smoothly so families don’t have to carry the extra admin load.

Her connection to the disability world comes through her own family. Her journey began when her daughter received her diagnosis at 15 months old — a moment that completely changed everything.

Like many parents, she was quickly thrown into navigating the NDIS, facing confusion, pushbacks and the challenge of building the right supports from scratch. That experience now shapes the way she supports other families.Before joining Kindship, Tania worked in the disability employment sector, bringing both professional and lived experience into her role.