Meet Our Team

Change Life Australia is driven by a passionate and experienced team that is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of people with disabilities.


Our dedicated Core Team comprises a diverse group of accomplished professionals, each bringing a wealth of expertise and a shared vision of fostering inclusion and empowerment.

Johny C Mattam

Director

Johny C Mattam is an accredited mental health social worker. Johny has been working in the mental health field since 1996. Johny has specialized in community development and 15 years of experience as a mental health practitioner. Johny has supported many clients with complex needs and challenges from multi-cultural backgrounds. Johny applies the bio-psycho-social model to assess and assist people with their problems to improve their emotional wellbeing. Johny has vast experience working with children, youth, adults, and seniors.  


Specialty: Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Life Adjustments, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Relationship Conflicts, Personality Disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  

 

Qualifications: Postgraduate in Social work, Certificate 1V in Mental Health, Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment (TAA), Certificate in Life Coaching, Certificate in Dementia, Certificate in Counselling and Certificate in CBT Practitioner.  

 

Areas of Expertise: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness and Family Therapy.  

 

Languages: English, Tamil, and Malayalam  

Akhil Ravindran

Support Coordinator

Akhil Ravindran is a dynamic professional with a blend of psychology insights and business acumen. Holding a business degree and pursuing Psychology studies, he excels as a Support Coordinator, providing vital assistance to those in need. Simultaneously, he serves as the director of an event company, orchestrating memorable experiences with precision and creativity. This multifaceted role highlights his ability to navigate diverse challenges and deliver impactful results in both the realms of support coordination and event management.


Specialty: Strong team leadership skills; Excellent organization and punctuality; Committed and self-driven attitude; Specializes in working with various conditions, including: Multiple sclerosis; Autism; ADHD; ADS; Parkinson's disease; Cerebral palsy; and seizures (seizures)



Qualifications: Bachelor of Business Studies; Currently pursuing Psychology studies; Certificate VI in Disability


Languages: English, Malayalam, and Tamil