Meet our team

Mary (GDMI) oversees the puppy and training programs. When she's not out training the dogs, she is running the Blind Rider Program for our customers interested in  enhancing their balance and physical/mental stamina alongside their therapeutic mounts. Mary was a prior professional equestrian in the USA for 20 years before transferring to the service dog industry. Find out more by contacting Mary at mary@stapell.com.au or ring her on 0466 265 919.

Jason is as passionate about Adventure Mobility with a guide dog as he is when conducting a regular follow-up visit. Jason is a GDMI, OMS, Founder and the General Manager of STAPELL. Jason runs the Fishing & Kayaking Program and is always keen to explore a new mobility adventure idea that will help you "be all you can be." To contact Jason directly, email him at jason@stapell.com.au or you can text/ring him on 0418 635 293.

Gabby is the human equivalent of a Swish ball, having bounced between sunny, hilly Brisbane and the vast mountains of Sydney’s western suburbs since childhood. She knows a lot about traveling as a legally blind person and is passionate about advocating to make every area of life fair and equitable for everyone – no matter their ability. Gabby is a graduate of Griffith University with a degree in Arts and Law, majoring in History. She has administration and office experience from volunteering and paid work in government and the private sector. On the side, Gabby is a writer, with a historical fiction novel in the works

Chris has a background in canine rescue, training and rehabilitation, as well as being highly proficient on the computer.  She keeps data on all our IGDF and GHAD processes, tracks client progress on the waiting list, and keeps all dog files and dog data up to date.