At Beyond Daily Life, our values guide us in everything that we do.

Our Values

Community

At Beyond Daily Life we value community. We believe that by fostering a strong sense of community, we can create a supportive and inclusive environment for all NDIS participants. Our team is dedicated to building connections, promoting social interaction, and encouraging a sense of belonging within the communities we serve. Together, we can achieve great things and make a positive impact on the lives of those we support.

Compassion

At Beyond Daily Life we value compassion. Our team is dedicated to providing support that is not only professional and reliable, but also delivered with genuine care and empathy. We understand the importance of compassion in our work, and strive to make a positive difference in the lives of NDIS participants every day.

Empathy

At Beyond Daily Life we value empathy. Our team is dedicated to understanding and supporting each NDIS participant with compassion and kindness. We believe that empathy is the key to providing truly personalised assistance that meets the unique needs of every individual. By listening actively and showing genuine care, we ensure that our participants feel heard, respected, and empowered in their journey towards achieving their goals.

Meet the Team

  • Peter Douglas

    Director | Registered Mental Health Nurse

    Peter provides clinical and operational leadership at Beyond Daily Life. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse currently undertaking advanced postgraduate study in mental health, he brings structured clinical oversight to participant supports.

    With a background as a former personal trainer, Peter also has strong foundations in physical health, functional capacity building, and strength-based wellbeing. This dual perspective strengthens the integration of physical and mental health within support planning.

    His focus areas include:

    • Clinical governance and risk management
    • Medication awareness and monitoring
    • Early recognition of deterioration
    • Escalation and incident oversight
    • Health-informed capacity building

    Peter’s leadership ensures supports remain safe, structured, and sustainable — particularly for participants with psychosocial or higher-support needs.

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  • Joseph Fitzgibbon

    Director | Senior Support Practice Lead

    Joseph brings extensive frontline experience as a specialist support worker, with years of hands-on involvement supporting participants across diverse and complex presentations.

    A qualified chef by trade, Joseph integrates practical life skill development into everyday supports — particularly in areas such as meal planning, food preparation, nutrition awareness, and routine building. His background strengthens capacity-building supports in a tangible, skill-focused way.

    His expertise includes:

    • Practical life skill development
    • Structured daily routine implementation
    • Community participation and engagement
    • Cooking and independent meal preparation
    • Translating support plans into effective daily practice

    Joseph provides operational depth and real-world insight into what sustainable, high-quality support looks like on the ground.

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  • Grace Holden

    Director | Behavioural & Counselling Lead

    Grace brings advanced training in counselling and behavioural frameworks, strengthening the way supports are delivered across the organisation.

    Her focuses are:

    • Trauma-informed communications & service delivery

    • Collaborative, wrap-around care that includes ongoing communication with external formal & informal supports.

    • Development of emotional regulation strategies and coping mechanisms that can be used practically.

    • Strength-based supports aimed to identify personal strengths & values so as to enhance autonomy and sense of confidence.

    Grace’s expertise ensures participant engagement is predictable, respectful, and grounded in psychological insight.

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  • Simon Pegg

    Director | Community Engagement & Program Development

    Simon leads the development of structured group and community engagement programs designed to strengthen social confidence, inclusion, and meaningful participation.

    With extensive experience facilitating group-based activities, Simon focuses on creating environments that are:

    • Structured and psychologically safe
    • Inclusive and socially engaging
    • Skill-building in nature
    • Aligned with individual goals

    His work supports participants to build confidence, improve communication, and strengthen their sense of belonging within the broader community.

    Simon ensures that community participation is not simply attendance — but purposeful, well-supported engagement that promotes long-term independence.

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