Our Team

Wendy Miles, is a relationship-based, values driven, service orientated individual who enjoys working with individuals, families and healthcare organisations.  She started her career as a Registered Nurse then entered the Telemedicine sector which lead to pre and post sales roles and account management within the IT sector.   Having established trusted networks in recent years in home and community care she has specialised in advance care planning and palliative care for the last five years.  Wendy enjoys identifying opportunities for innovation and collaboration with all stakeholders to solve problems.

Professional: Over 20 years experience working in the Aged Care and Disability Sector. Two years working as a Team Leader in a Private Organisation supporting over 60 Care Givers across Metropolitan Melbourne and Care Managing Private, TAC, Worksafe and NDIS clients. Prior to Team Leader Position, over 15 years Co-ordinating a Dementia Specific Community Service in a Not for Profit Organisation, working closely with those Living with Dementia and their Carers. Passionate about people, keeping it real. Believe strongly that it is a privledge to work in this field.

Privately: Two Adult daughters, love to bush walk, and walks with my two dogs. Love to cook and enjoy where I live, family and friends, the simple things. Looking very much forward to living and working in the local community, at Home Instead Outer East.

Linda commenced with Home Instead in 2012 as Recruitment and Training Officer. She has over 15 years’ experience working with the Aged and Disability Teaching Certificate 3 and 4 In Aged Care & Disability. Linda really enjoys meeting and training all the new CAREGivers.

Dianne commenced her roles as is Client Services Coordinator in March 2017. She recently joined the team at Home Instead after working in the Disability and Aged Care industry for over 27 years. Dianne enjoys working as part of a small team and assisting clients to achieve their required care needs.  Working with a committed team of Caregivers makes her role even more enjoyable.

Jess has been working with Home Instead since 2012. She has many years’ experience in Care Coordination and Disability care. Jess assist’s 2 days a week with care coordination. She really enjoys working in the Home and Community Care Industry and being a part of helping the elderly remain living in their own homes. Jess also covers the after hours for Home Instead Outer East.

Commenced with Home Instead November 2018. June worked in the banking industry before training as an Enrolled Nurse. She spent time working in Acute sector before moving into Business Administration in an Aged Care facility. June enjoys working in a team that is passionate about providing the best possible care to assist people to continue living in the comfort and safety of their own home.

Julie commenced with Home Instead in August 2014. Julie plays an integral part of the team in her role as Personal Assistant to Suzanne and assisting with many of the administration duties associated with the Recruitment and Training of our CAREGivers.  Julie has a background is in the Hospitality industry having worked in hotels for over 25 years. She really enjoys working in a small office environment, learning about Home Care and supporting & enabling Suzanne in her role.

Zita joined the Home Instead team in 2018,with 20+ years’ experience in General Practice and 6 yearsadministration in a Retirement Village and Aged Care Facility. Zita holds a Diploma of Practice Management and her roles have included Deputy Practice Manager, Quality Support/Coordinator, Payroll Officer, Return to Work Coordinator and Executive Assistant as well as Front of House roles.

Zita believes that whilst challenges facing Aged Care are increasingly complex, rewarding outcomes can be realised when dedication and compassion is well informed, well guided and given the best possible opportunity to meet the wishes of the elderly and frail in the setting of their choice.

Geoff is a financial management professional with over 35 years’ experience with international corporates, large and small businesses. Working as an Accountant, a CFO and Managing Director, Geoff has gained a wide knowledge across many industries including banking, household products, outdoor power equipment and medical supplies. Married with 3 adult children, and having spent time caring for his parents / in-laws, Geoff’s goal is to make Home Instead Outer East the first choice for ageing adults requiring care.