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Meet the Team
At M8 Support, our team is passionate about helping people achieve meaningful goals and live more independent, fulfilling lives. We combine expertise in behaviour support, psychology, mental health, education and disability services to deliver person-centred, evidence-based support that puts choice, control and individual strengths at the forefront. Together, we work alongside participants, families and support networks to create practical pathways towards improved wellbeing, community participation, education, employment and long-term success.
Rene Macarthur
Director
Behaviour Support Practitioner
The Director of M8 Support and a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in mental health and education. He founded M8 Support to place participants' goals, choice and control at the centre of their support, empowering them to lead their own recovery journey. Rene is passionate about helping people achieve greater independence through meaningful opportunities in education and employment, recognising these as key pathways to long-term wellbeing and success.
Jarrod McGrath
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Has more than 20 years of experience across disability services, specialist education, youth work, careers counselling and mental health. He specialises in supporting teenagers and young adults to build confidence, develop practical skills and increase independence through person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches. Jarrod is committed to creating meaningful opportunities that enable people to achieve lasting success and live fulfilling lives.
Olivia Krohn
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Has a background in psychology and experience across the disability and mental health sectors. She takes a practical, person-centred approach focused on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and helping people build lives that reflect their values, goals and aspirations. Olivia works collaboratively with participants, families and support teams to promote wellbeing, independence and meaningful outcomes across all stages of life.