
Mark Fleming
Site Leader
My role is to support the team at Lake Country to deliver CONNECT’s Life Redesign Model, while ensuring CONNECT’s culture, service philosophy, vision and values are at the centre of everything we do. My main priority is to ensure that everyone – both living and working at CONNECT – has an amazing experience during their time here.

Chris Acton
Physical Coach (Physiotherapist)
I support the people living at CONNECT, their families and the Life Redesign Coaches to work towards their physical goals. I often work with people on their mobility, using their arm and hand, and physical leisure opportunities like swimming and biking. I use neuroplasticity as the basis of the rehab plan and can often be heard saying, ‘Practice makes permanent!’

Karin Schmidt
Independence Coach (Occupational Therapist)
My role includes assisting the people we support to achieve their independence goals. These can range from basic activities of daily living to more complex activities like volunteer work and community access. I am also responsible for requests for medical equipment like wheelchairs or scooters.