Meet Our Team
We are a highly experienced team of staff who provide specialist support based on years of experience and expert qualifications.
Renay Wilkinson
Director
Play Therapist, Specialist Early Educator, Behaviour Support Practitioner, Counsellor
Renay Wilkinson
Renay is the Owner and Director of Emerald Ability.
With 25 years of leadership experience in public education, Renay has extensive expertise in special education and behaviour support.
She has led as Principal of specialised schools, and leader of large multi-disciplinary teams, supporting students from 4 - 18 years with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs, and complex behavioural and mental health challenges.
Renay is a qualified counsellor, providing compassionate and evidence-based counselling for adults, children, teens, and couples.
In her work with Emerald Ability, she is dedicated to empowering her clients in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Outside of her professional life, Renay enjoys spending quality time with her family and her two labradoodles, exploring new holiday destinations, and reading a good book.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts - University of Newcastle
Master of Special Education - University of Newcastle
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia - Australian National University
Diploma in Counselling – ACA registered
Registered Play Therapist – Play Therapy Professional Association
Certified Facilitator of LEGO (R) Based Therapy
NDIS Behaviour Specialist Practitioner
Interactive Drawing Therapy Facilitator
Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
Darlene Jones
Specialist Early Years Educator
Darlene Jones
Prior to working as an early intervention specialist, Darlene worked in public education for 40 years as a special educator.
Her extensive experience includes working as a special education teacher, a school executive and Principal of a Special School.
She has dedicated her professional life to supporting children with special needs and their families.
Darlene works with children up to the age of 9 years, including school readiness.
Qualifications:
Diploma of Teaching
Bachelor of Special Education
Coming Soon
COMING SOON!
Specialist Early Years Educator, Behaviour Support Practitioner
Our newest staff member has extensive experience as a Principal and educator. He will join us from December 2026!
More information coming soon!
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