Bridging the gap through voice.
Founded by a linguist with a passion for languages, Vocare empowers skilled migrants to rise through the power of their voices—creating better outcomes for care providers and the people they support.
Our Mission
To help as many skilled migrants as possible to speak with clarity and confidence in the care sector.
Our Vision
A care sector where skilled migrants thrive. A system where every frontline worker is heard and understood the first time, empowering them to advance in their careers and deliver the highest quality of care.
Our Core Values
Sweat the small stuff
Quality is in the handwritten notes, the personalised messages and keeping promises.
Empathy
We know what it’s like to work in a second language. We know what it feels like to be cared for by others. We know what it’s like to run a business.
Integrity
Don’t take shortcuts. Do the hard stuff first. Do the right thing — always. Even when it is slower, most expensive or painful. Right wins over fast and easy.
Our Team
Seshnie Taylor
Founder & Linguist
A linguist who speaks 5 languages, loves to connect with people and is driven to help others through the power of language and voice. Sesh previously founded a successful languages company in Shanghai which she successfully exited in 2020. Sesh cares deeply about skilled migrants and the migrant journey. She is also a mum to a human daughter and a fluffy son. A keen violinist and poet she enjoys creative hobbies and spending time with her family and friends.
Yong Kheng Beh
Software Engineer
A former medical doctor turned software engineer, Yong loves translating user needs into clean technology. She uses her clinical experience to build tools that remove friction for frontline workers, and she genuinely has fun upskilling and improving the app every day. Outside of work, Yong volunteers her tech skills in the community—just another way to give back. Off-screen, she's an avid crocheter, gardener, and A-to-Z animal lover to Alfie and Zebbie the cat.
Alfie
Chief Stress Management Officer
Alfie believes in time management: importantly at least 2 walks in nature every day, regular food (cheese is life) and water and time for pats and play. He directly helps Vocare in many ways including his fluffy pronunciation tips. He keeps us all balanced and well.
Strategic Advisory Board
Vocare is guided by leaders with deep expertise across clinical care, government policy, and organisational transformation.
Leesa Chesser
Strategic Advisor
An experienced leader, non-executive director, and mentor with more than 25 years of strategic governance and public sector experience. She served as a Member of the South Australian Parliament (2010–2018), including as Minister for Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, where she played a key role in driving NDIS service reform and transformation. Leesa brings deep expertise in governance and innovation to her board roles, including Neami National and is a past board member of Community Options Australia, a national aged care assessment NFP.
Holly Sparrow
Strategic Advisor
With a degree in Psychology and extensive experience across human resources, operations, and marketing communications, Holly is an expert in change implementation and organisational strategy. She is passionate about helping leaders and organisations think differently about systemic challenges to create thriving work environments. Currently managing large-scale strategic projects at ARIIA, Holly brings a future-focused lens to Vocare, ensuring our solutions deliver real, sustainable impact for the frontline teams and the people they support.
Lisa McManus
Clinical Advisor
Lisa has extensive experience across the Australian aged care and health sectors, with leadership exposure in both private and public systems in South Australia. Her background spans residential aged care, acute care, and transition care coordination, providing a comprehensive understanding of the care continuum. She also contributes as a volunteer within residential aged care, maintaining close connection to the thoughts and experiences of those in their care. She brings strong expertise in clinical governance, regulatory compliance, quality standards, and workforce engagement. Passionate about enhancing communication and care systems, she is committed to improving outcomes for those in their care while supporting and elevating the aged care profession.