About Adam & Capacity Works

My name is Adam Poole, and Capacity Works was developed through more than 15 years of experience supporting young people with diverse learning, behavioural, communication, and social support needs across mainstream, specialist, and community-based settings.

I hold teaching qualifications and am a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registered teacher. Throughout my career, I have undertaken extensive professional learning in areas including disability, autism, trauma-informed practice, communication, positive behaviour support, mental health, and inclusive education. This learning has helped shape a practical and individualised approach to supporting young people with complex needs.

Beginning as a primary school teacher, I worked closely with students experiencing a wide range of learning challenges, developing strategies to improve engagement, confidence, participation, and everyday functioning. Over time, my work expanded into specialist education and intensive support settings, assisting young people who required additional support with communication, emotional regulation, socialisation, independence, and functional life skills.

Throughout this work, I have collaborated closely with families, allied health professionals, schools, residential care providers, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop consistent, individualised approaches focused on meaningful outcomes for each young person.
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Capacity Works was created from the belief that support is most effective when it is practical, relationship-based, individualised, and connected to everyday life. The aim is to meet young people where they are, build on their strengths, and develop the functional skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate more fully in their communities and daily lives.