Jo Thorne is the Director of Elevate Beyond Co., bringing over 20 years of experience across disability services, family and domestic violence, and wellbeing.

Her work is shaped not only by professional experience, but by lived experience - giving her a direct understanding of the challenges individuals face when navigating support systems, trauma, and rebuilding independence.

 Jo works closely with individuals, families, and support networks to deliver support that is practical, responsive, and grounded in real-life circumstances — not just systems.

Jo provides specialised assistance for participants, nominees and support teams in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne; as well as offering some services remotely by request.

Jo is also a qualified personal trainer, delivering health and wellbeing support through Not a Gym. This work complements her broader approach — recognising the role of physical health in building confidence, stability, and overall wellbeing.

• Jo has over 20 years’ experience delivering disability support and services.
• Jo is a Disability and Family & Domestic Violence survivor-led voice and facilitator, bringing lived experience into her work.
• Jo is an appointed NDIS nominee for a family member, with direct responsibility for navigating planning, decision-making, and support implementation within the NDIS.
• Jo provides capacity-building support for participants, nominees, and support teams, including early intervention and practical, on-the-ground guidance.
• Jo takes pride in a personal, flexible, and transparent approach to disability supports and other services, to ensure the participant and family can live the best life possible.
• Jo has extensive experience across trauma, behaviours of concern, specialised housing, individualised planning, and financial intermediary services.

Our Brand Values

Respect

Recognising individual experience and supporting growth without judgement

Honesty

Clear, direct and transparent support at every stage

Flexible

Support that adapts to real-life circumstances

Case Study

Miss Z is an NDIS participant who has been supported by Jo's Support Services in many aspects of her life ranging from housing, work placements and pursuing her life goals and dreams.

Miss Z really enjoys dancing, singing and being in front of a camera; and with our ongoing support, was able to audition and land a role in a TV commercial with comedian Sammy J on the the ABC. This was an amazing experience for her and is something she will never forget.

Please see Zoe in her element with these photos and video:

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