Established in 2018 by William Clarke, Willing To Care is a small family-run disability support business committed to helping individuals achieve their goals and to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Leadership Team
William Clarke
With over seven years of experience in the disability sector and a Certificate IV in Disability and Education Support, William oversees operations and ensures that services are delivered to the highest standard.
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Caring, Flexible, Fun.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy going to BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), spending time with my partner and my dog, going to the gym and spending time with family.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
I'm obsessed with making coffee - one of my dreams is to open up a cafe and combine it with Willing to Care so l can help people with disabilities have a job and do something they love.
What inspired you to join this field?
What made me get into this field was wanting to give back to the community and be able to help and empower as many people as I can.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
It's a very hard question as I have lots of memorable moments! Some of them are being invited to formals, watching them learn new skills, building friendships, going on trips away and seeing them get jobs and proving to themselves that they are capable to do anything they put their minds to.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
I have lots of favourite things but the one that pops up the most is seeing the confidence grow in my participants and seeing them grow as a person.
Helen Clarke
Helen brings over 30 years of expertise in Disability Education, including early intervention and small group programs. She has taught disability courses at CIT in the Child Studies Department and currently teaches part-time at Erindale College in the Compass program while also managing the day to day running of Willing to Care.
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Caring, Supportive, Innovative.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and taking my dogs on long walks.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
I have had the same group of friends for over 47 years.
What inspired you to join this field?
I have worked in this industry for over 35 years, and I have loved every minute of it. I really enjoy making meaningful connections and supporting young people to be the best they can be.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
There have been so many “moments” but the one I will always remember being special is being invited to a Year 12 Graduation and Formal and watching the young person have the most amazing time dancing with their peers.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
One of my favourite things is working alongside Will and our other amazing support workers to provide a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
Meet The Crew
Alycia
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Innovative, inclusive and resilient.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time, you’ll find me at concerts, this is my favourite thing to do I have seen almost every single one of my favourite singers live, watching Formula 1 (or any motorsports), I have seen two f1 races live and you will often catch me watching races I have missed, learning history, tending to my jungle of indoor plants, cooking, baking, shopping, or studying for my primary education degree at the University of Canberra.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
A fun fact about me is that I’m super artsy and believe I can do anything… I love a creative challenge! For example, last Christmas, I bought a sewing machine (with zero experience) and made patchwork bags for all my friends.
What inspired you to join this field?
My passion for this field comes from growing up with my brother who has cerebral palsy, and being inspired by my mum, who used to be a support worker and is now a youth worker, I have always since a child wanted to be a teacher, caring, fostering for those who need it. Due to my experience, I feel comfortable adapting to different needs of clients and am passionate about the importance of inclusivity.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
I love all the work I do and I look forward to every shift, a memorable moment for me was experiencing a VR escape room with a client, my first time trying both VR and an escape room, it was so interesting solving it together!
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
I love working at Willing to Care because I get to support clients as they grow, build confidence, and overcome challenges together. Being part of such a caring and supportive team, led by Will and Hellen, makes every shift rewarding. I feel that the clients I work with I connect with very closely and I’m never in a position where I wouldn’t feel comfortable which is really important in quality of work.
Daniel
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Friendly, Fun and Supportive.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I play field hockey and train a few times per week, I also play futsal. I also enjoy writing, weightlifting and gaming.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
A fun fact about me is that I’m quite an active dreamer and can recall many vivid dreams from the night before.
What inspired you to join this field?
What inspired me to join this field was how fun and meaningful the work is, it feels great to create value for my clients and teach them skills that have a tangible impact on their lives.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
A memorable moment was going to the gym with a client for the first time and helping him with his weightlifting routine then doing the routine together.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
My favourite part of willing to care is being part of a positive and supportive team, surrounded by my friendly colleagues and clients.
Charlie
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Supportive, empowering and inclusive.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love cooking, going to the gym, going for a walk or run and listening to music.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
I am a Competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter my most recent event being the world natural games in November.
What inspired you to join this field?
I am actually in the health field, being a third year in exercise physiology and rehabilitation. I had a few friends that were support workers and I really wanted to give back to the community. Then I met Will at the gym, he offered me a job and here I am today!
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
It was actually recently at Stromlo when I was supporting a participant who was quite nervous about getting in the pool. It took a lot of gentle encouragement, reassurance and patience. Eventually, he gathered the courage to take that first step into the pool. The moment he got in and realised he'd overcome his fear, his face lit up with the biggest grin and he couldn't stop laughing the whole time we were in the pool. It was such a joyful reminder of how powerful such small wins can be - not just for the participants, but also for us as support workers too.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
My favourite part about Willing to care is having the opportunity to support individuals with disabilities and their families. What I love most is that, while it may look like we are just heading out for a fun activity in the community, it's really about forming trust, connection and building confidence through meaningful experiences. I have watched several individuals flourish, mature and gain confidence to speak up for themselves in the challenging world we are all faced with.
Marissa
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Understanding, patient and fun.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love dancing.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
I got my license on my 17th birthday (as soon as I possibly could!)
What inspired you to join this field?
My Brother, growing up with someone with a disability in the family brings a lot of empathy and understanding to the community.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
Every time I see a client all he wants to do is go for a drive in my car, and it reminders me that it’s the small things in life that matter.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
I love meeting new clients and just having fun!
Nick
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Fun, goal-orientated and supportive.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy spending time with my family and sailing in summer.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
I am a nursing student.
What inspired you to join this field?
Some of my friends have had support workers and I wanted to help pay back the respect that was shown to my friends by doing support work.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
Seeing A participant open up and showing his personality more and more, when he drew a picture of me that was nice.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
Getting to meet all of the clients and been able to get to know them and their needs.
Jordyn
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Inclusive, supportive and authentic.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I love going to the gym, being outdoors, playing the piano and having a sing aswell as being in the company of my friends whether its just a catch up and a chat or going out for dinner etc.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
Prior to me starting in the field of support work I studied my Cert IV in hairdressing and coached horse riding, more specifically show jumping.
What inspired you to join this field?
Personally I chose to enter the field of support work because I wanted a change of scenery and environment from my previous work. I wanted to put my values and energy to something more fulfilling, to which I found support work to be the right fit as I am passionate about helping others live fulfilling, independent lives. I find purpose in building trust, offering compassion, and being part of someone’s journey toward growth and well-being. Supporting individuals through their challenges and celebrating their achievements, big or small is incredibly rewarding.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
One of my most memorable moments is quite simple, however non the less very special to me. I’ve loved watching one of our clients grow more familiar with routine and learn my name since I first started. It’s such a meaningful moment now when I arrive for my shift and am greeted at the door with pure excitement and a confident ‘Hello Jordyn’ every time he sees me. Moments like these really highlight the connections we build and how much they matter.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
My favourite part about working at Willing to Care is that it's such a collaborative space. I love that everyone works together to provide a safe, inclusive environment for our clients. Being part of a small, close-knit team means we’re able to work closely not only with each other, but also with the clients and their families. It’s really special to be part of a team that’s so committed to giving our best support and enriching the lives of everyone involved.
Archer
If you could describe Willing to Care in three words, what would they be?
Inclusive, meaningful, fun and joy.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
When I am not working or studying you will find me playing video games, or playing baseball and cricket.
What's one fun fact about you that people might not know?
I love collecting cards such as Pokemon.
What inspired you to join this field?
I got into this line of work as I wanted to have an actual impact with the work I do, I enjoy being able to help people and being able to keep myself fulfilled.
Can you share a memorable moment you've had with a client?
I love all of my clients and would not be able to pick a favourite moment, but with some of my clients I have realised that i really enjoy bowling and would not have figured that out without them.
What's your Favourite part of working at Willing to Care?
My favourite part of working at willing to care is the amazing work environment, will and helen always makes sure us as employees and clients are always happy which is more than i could ask for. additionally i love that all my clients and myself share common interests which makes it very easy to connect and be more than just a support worker.
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