Tutors
We pride in providing our students with the best tutor support possible. Our team of tutors are highly qualified and experienced in their relevant industries. All our tutors have one thing is common which is a passion for teaching and supporting students during their studies.
Tracy Dyer – Bachelors of Science (Biology)
Tracy is a highly qualified tutor with experience in working as an assistant professor for Biology and zoology and her vast knowledge in Health and Fitness. She has extensive experience in tutoring distance education courses and brings her vast knowledge and experience to our students. Tracy tutors Biology, Fitness and Biochemistry courses at Health Academy Australia.
Mary Bennett – Bachelors of Applied Science (complementary Medicine), Bachelors of Botanical Medicine, Diploma of Nutrition
Mary is a highly qualified tutor with Degrees in Nutrition, Complementary Medicine, Botanical medicine to name a few. She has extensive experience in tutoring and is passionate to help students achieve their goals. Mary tutors Nutrition, Natural health, health and wellbeing and medicinal herbs courses at Health Academy Australia.
Ann Bell – Certificate IV in Aged Care, Certificate IV in TAE, Registered Nurse,
Ann is a highly experienced and qualified Aged care trainer with training experience of many years in the aged care sector. She is our trainer for the Certificate III and IV in Aged Care.
Leonie Schilling – Diploma of Professional Counselling, Diploma of Child Care and Education, Certificate IV in Training, Assessment and Education TAE40110
Leonie is our trainer for the Diploma in Counselling and Counselling Courses, She is a highly experienced and qualified counsellor and trainer. Her passion for counselling and her passion to extend her knowledge to students makes her an excellent trainer.
Nadia Zaidi – Certificate III in Dental Assisting, Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (General Anaethesia), Certificate IV in Training, Assessment and Education TAE40110
Nadia is a highly qualified trainer, She has extensive experience in the dental industry as a dental assistant. She tutors Dental Assisting with HCA.
Ronnie Lynch – Bachelor of Social Science, Advanced Diploma of Community in Sector Management, Diploma of Counselling in Addictions Counselling
Ronnie has been on the counselling space for over 10 years with a focus on youth, adolescents and families. He have worked therapeutically with young people in both England and Australia and have been teaching youth work, community services and counselling for the past 5 or 6 years. Ronnie tutors the Diploma of Counselling for Health courses australia.
Sally Maizey – Advanced Diploma Nutritional Medicine, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Western Herbal Medicine
Sally is highly qualified in many disciplines of Nutrition and Natural Health. Sally is an experienced teacher, Naturopath and Homeopath who is interested in furthering the knowledge of others by sharing her immense knowledge. Sally tutors Nutrition and Natural Health for Health academy.
Melinda Kearsley – Bachelor of Health Science, Ad Diploma Naturopathy
Melinda is highly qualified in many disciplines of nutrition and natural health. Melinda is a practicing naturopath and brings her extensive practical knowledge into her tutoring. She tutors Nutrition and Natural Health courses for Health Academy.
Penny Canning-Menon – Diploma of Counselling, Diploma in Community services, Master of counselling
Penny is a highly qualified counsellor with a masters degree in counselling. She has over 10 qualifications in various areas and is highly experienced. our students enjoy her vast knowledge. Penny tutors the Diploma of Counselling for Health courses Australia.
Lyn Collett- Diploma of Counselling, Diploma in Nutrition
Lyn is highly qualified counsellor with many qualifications and experience under her belt. She is a Trainer and Assessor with years of teaching experience. Lyn tutors the Diploma of Counselling for Health courses Australia.
Anna Kolomycki- Certificate IV in TAE, Diploma in Remedial Massage
Anna has over 15 years experience in practice management, she is very passionate about training her students in this area with her vast experience. Anna tutors the Diploma of Practice Management for Health courses Australia.
Lovely Thomas – Certificate IV in TAE, Bachelor of Nursing, MBA, Health care services
Lovely is a highly qualified and experienced nurse. She teaches the medications units for HCA.
Vahini Panda – B.Sc.(Biology & Nutrition), MIT (E Commerce)
Vahini has worked as a clinical dietician in a cardiac unit and worked in many management positions. Vahini has over 16 years experience in managing a vocational institute. She is the Founder/Academic Director/CEO for Health Academy Australia and Health Courses Australia. She is passionate about training and providing the best possible support and services to all the students. Her strong ethical values, commitment and drive towards the 2 organisations have reflected in their success. Her passion for business was recognised and she was awarded with the International Women’s day Business Encouragement award, 2013 by Women at Work and Gold Coast City Council and also is an Awardee of merit at the Gold Coast Women in Business awards 2017 and is the finalist for the Business woman of the year 2020 for the prestigious IABCA Awards . Vahini also works with many social causes and helping disadvantaged children is something very close to her heart, Vahini contributes a percentage of profits from the organisations towards this cause and also volunteers as the director of Heal Paradise Australia.
Our Admin Team
Sheridan O Donnell
Sheridan is our Student Services Manager. Her friendly nature makes her very approachable for students. She is polite, helpful and friendly and loves helping out students. She is always ready for a laugh, our students and staff love her pleasant attitude.
Jackie Wells
Jackie is our Admin/record keeping Manager. Jackie has over a decade experience working in vocational training and is also qualified in counselling, training and fitness. Jackie looks after prospective students, compliance, student counselling and trainer support areas for the organisations. Her professional and pleasant demeanour is loved by staff and students alike. Do reach out to Jackie if you need help with choosing a course or to receive course counselling to enrol in the most suitable course for you.
Maki Sheehan
Maki is our Admin Officer. She is is the point of contact for emails and phone calls. She is polite and meticulous with her work. She has over 10 years experience working with students and loves to help both prospective students as well as current students.
Suzzi Medez
Suzzi is our Student support officer. She is qualified in graphic design as well as support. She has a lovely disposition and a helpful nature. She is also responsible for our socials.