Kelly Carpenter

Kelly qualified as a mental health nurse in 2012 in South Wales, UK. Kelly has worked as Clinical Lead in inpatient crisis services, Nurse Unit Manager at the psychiatric intensive care unit, Clinical Nurse Consultant in recovery services. Kelly also has experience in aged care, drug and alcohol and chronic illness and disease. Kelly made the move with her family to Australia in 2019 and founded Daffodil Therapy and Care, with the aim of bringing her knowledge, skills and experience to the NDIS space. 

Jason McLeod

With a degree in counselling and currently pursuing his master’s, Jason combines clinical insight with genuine compassion in everything he does. Over the past six years, he has supported countless individuals to navigate complex systems, strengthen their independence, and live more meaningful lives.

As Acting General Manager, Jason leads with empathy, integrity, and a focus on quality outcomes. In his roles as Aged Care Lead and Psychosocial Recovery Lead, he continues to champion person-centred, recovery-oriented approaches that bridge the gap between mental health, aged care, and disability support.

Outside of work, Jason finds balance in his garden and enjoys spending time with his beloved rescue dog, Millie.

Jayde Lowe

Jayde brings a strong background in disability support work, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges and achievements participants experience in their daily lives. Her passion lies in creating opportunities that empower people to thrive — from supporting individuals to access study and training, to helping them build pathways into volunteering and employment.

As Business Development Manager, Jayde combines her frontline experience with a strategic focus on growth and innovation. She works to expand Daffodil Care and Support’s reach, develop meaningful community partnerships, and ensure our services continue to reflect the real needs and aspirations of the people we support.

Fun fact: Jayde used to attend friendship groups with her nan, where the lovely older ladies taught her how to say the alphabet backwards — a party trick she’s still proud of today!

Brooke Carey

As Daffodil’s very first employee, Brooke has been part of our story since the beginning. With a background rooted in compassion and clinical understanding, she has played a key role in shaping the quality and culture of our services.

Brooke is highly skilled in managing complex cases, particularly hospital discharges, where her calm, methodical approach ensures transitions are both safe and timely. She works closely with health networks and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for participants.

Now based in England for a year, Brooke continues to oversee operations remotely, providing strategic guidance and mentorship to the team. Her leadership, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment remain an integral part of Daffodil’s success and growth.