Get to know us
So … who are these Adventurebilities people?
We’re a bunch of Bendigo locals who believe disability support should involve a lot more doing stuff. Getting out. Having a crack. Meeting people. Learning things. Going places. Getting muddy. Having a laugh. And occasionally wondering whose idea this was in the first place.
We call the people we support Adventurers. It just seems to fit.
And behind every good adventure is a pretty great crew.
Adventurebilities was started by Rob and Heidi Mercer, with a simple idea — create the kind of disability support people actually look forward to. Since then, the crew has grown into a mixed bunch of support workers, coordinators and behind-the-scenes legends — all bringing different skills, interests and personalities to the party. We’ve got sports nuts, gamers, makers, travellers, cooks, dog people, outdoorsy types and people who are always up for trying something different. That variety matters, because our Adventurers are all different too.
We put a lot of thought into matching people with the right support workers and the right adventures. Shared interests help. Personalities matter. And sometimes you just need someone who gets your sense of humour.
Yes, we are properly qualified
There’s plenty of fun and carrying on around here, but we take the support side seriously.
Our team has the relevant qualifications and experience for their roles, along with NDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Checks and current First Aid and CPR.
We keep up with our training too, so our crew knows their stuff when it matters.
Serious about support. Not always serious about ourselves.
Meet the crew
These are the people behind the adventures. Here to support, encourage, have a laugh and help our Adventurers get amongst it.
Rob Mercer
Director & Operations
ABOUT ROB
Rob has spent many years supporting people both in Melbourne and here in Bendigo, building a reputation for creating meaningful connections and helping people develop genuine, lifelong friendships. He is passionate about making sure every participant has access to great social opportunities, memorable experiences and the highest quality of support.
A man of many talents, Rob’s career has taken him through management, hospitality, landscaping, building and automotive mechanics. He also ran a successful recycled timber furniture business before turning his attention to a project close to his heart—teaching people with disabilities how to build custom pet buggies for animals with mobility challenges. When he’s not supporting participants, you’ll often find him in the workshop tinkering away on one of his beloved vintage cars.
Sport isn’t just a hobby for Rob—it’s practically a second language. Whether it’s football, cricket, golf, lawn bowls or just about anything involving a scoreboard, he’s always ready for a chat. As a passionate Collingwood supporter, he’ll happily talk all things Magpies for hours. On the golf course he’s better known as “Slice-McLefty,” and if he’s ever nowhere to be found, chances are he’s at the local bowls club perfecting his game, competing in a tournament, or plotting his rise to lawn bowls glory.
Heidi Mercer
Communications & Compliance
ABOUT HEIDI
Heidi is the driving force behind Adventurebilities and brings more than 30 years of experience running her own successful design and advertising agency. Having managed large teams, tight deadlines and major national campaigns, she knows how to turn big ideas into reality. Throughout her career, Heidi has collected numerous design awards and worked with some of Australia’s biggest brands, but these days her passion lies in creating opportunities, adventures and a supportive workplace for the incredible Adventurebilities team.
When she’s not busy running the show, you’ll probably find her with a dog. A passionate animal advocate, Heidi has volunteered at dog shelters, regularly dog-sits for friends, and simply cannot walk past a dog without stopping for a cuddle. A qualified dog trainer, she can train anyone’s dog … except for her own, they are a lost cause. Despite this, she remains committed to her lifelong mission of producing a world-famous skateboarding dog.
In her spare time, Heidi can usually be found barefoot in the garden, chatting to her plants and soaking up nature, it is her hippy happy place.
Rob Fisher (Fish)
Adventure Coordinator
ABOUT FISH
If you’ve spent any time in Bendigo’s disability community, chances are you’ve already met Rob Fisher. With years of experience in support coordination and direct support roles, Rob has built a reputation as one of the most respected and trusted people in the sector. His passion is helping people pursue their interests, chase new experiences and live life to the fullest—whatever that looks like for them. As Adventurebilities’ Adventure Coordinator, Rob is the mastermind behind our weekly programs and special interest events, always on the lookout for new opportunities and exciting adventures for participants.
When he’s not busy planning the next great Adventurebilities experience, you’ll likely find him on a cricket pitch somewhere. A passionate cricketer, Rob has travelled the world with his teammates, playing community cricket and connecting with people from all walks of life. Closer to home, he dedicates his time to running the local all-abilities cricket competition, creating opportunities for everyone to get involved in the game he loves.
Outside of work and cricket, Rob enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, riding his bike, soaking up the sunshine and embracing everything our region has to offer. Just don’t ask him to look after your house plants. Despite his many talents, gardening isn’t one of them, and plants tend to have a remarkably short life expectancy under his care!
Katie Gorrie
Admin Assistant
Henry Jeffrey
Support Worker
Hugh Whalen
Support Worker
James Gill
Support Worker
Jess Rennie
Support Worker
Koko Fox
Support Worker
Martin Seby
Support Worker
Mikayla Cuskelly
Support Worker
Nikki Whyte
Support Worker
Rob (Brownie) Brown
Support Worker
Tahlia Bentley-Dean
Support Worker
Enough about us.
Let’s talk about you.
What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? What would you love to have a crack at?
Let’s find your next adventure.
Our Vision
To provide fun adventures for people of all abilities in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment
Our Mission
Through our values of Respect, Integrity and Empowerment, we will work tirelessly to create innovative experiences with our adventurers choice and control at the heart of everything we do.
Our Goals
To offer a supported environment where our adventurers can develop long lasting friendships.
To provide fun and engaging experiences for adventurers to choose from.
To promote inclusivity and provide high quality care for individuals.
To develop innovative and long term relationships with the business community to provide cost effective experiences for our adventurers.