Meet the Team

Meet Anika

Managing Director | Senior Support Worker

With over six years of hands-on experience in disability and mental health support, Anika specialises in working alongside individuals experiencing complex trauma, anxiety and depression.

She is passionate about helping participants pursue what genuinely lights them up — whether that’s volunteering, creative classes, community activities or simply getting outdoors.

After seeing how some services prioritised filling rosters over relationships, she knew there had to be a better way. Today, she leads Starshine Support with a clear mission: participants always come first.

Anika is deeply committed to empowering real choice and control, and to thoughtfully matching each participant with the right support worker.

She is proudly a member of the LGBTQ+ community and lives locally with her partner and their two children. Her background — including time spent living in Sweden’s Arctic Circle — reflects her love of adventure, resilience and connection to nature.

Meet Maia

Owner | Clinical Lead | Registered Nurse

Maia brings over 12 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the mental health sector, with extensive experience across acute adult, forensic and youth settings.

Alongside her leadership at Starshine Support, she serves as Clinical Lead at a local Sunshine Coast youth mental health service, supporting young people and families.

Her work centres on helping individuals identify their strengths, build autonomy and move toward meaningful, self-directed goals. She is highly experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration and ensuring coordinated, holistic support.

Outside of work, Maia enjoys beach days with her wife and two boys, travelling, camping, live music and exploring new cuisines.