About C-5 Wellbeing
Built on evidence, not fluff
C-5 Wellbeing was born from a simple observation: organisations need practical, accessible ways to support their people before challenges escalate. Founded by Dean Noonan and Michelle Stewart, the model was developed through years of rigorous, real-world testing to move beyond traditional wellbeing initiatives and create a high-utility triage engine that addresses the root causes of workplace friction.
We believe that for support to be effective, it must be human, immediate, and commercially intelligent. By combining high-performance coaching with deep expertise in workers’ compensation and risk, we’ve built a system that protects people while helping organisations reduce psychosocial risk and work toward regulatory responsibilities with confidence.
Authority forged in high-pressure environments
Translating elite performance and risk mitigation into workplace safety
Our leadership team brings a unique intersection of experience that standard wellbeing providers cannot replicate. Dean Noonan spent 14 years in the NSW Police Force and a decade as the Wellbeing Manager for the Newcastle Knights (NRL), working alongside elite coaches like Wayne Bennett and Danny Buderus. This background in high-pressure human dynamics is the foundation of our rapid triage model.
Michelle Stewart complements this with 15 years in the education and social impact sectors, alongside senior account management experience in the workers’ compensation industry. Her expertise allows us to bridge the gap between genuine care and the legal reality of WHS compliance. Together, they have designed C-5 to handle complex psychosocial hazards with the same rigour found in elite sport and work place injury services.
Our strategic onboarding roadmap
Seamless integration into your existing WHS framework.
Implementing a psychosocial safety system shouldn’t be a project management headache. Our process is designed to be low-impact for your HR team and high-utility for your workforce. We have a simple 3 step process, that when applied correctly, ensures a seamless integration
Risk mapping
We partner with you to identify and address hidden psychosocial vulnerabilities in your workplace environment.
Seamless Rollout
We provide the SMS-entry tools and communication templates for your staff.
Continuous Triage
Our engine operates in the background, providing immediate human support.
Our Team
Dean Noonan
DIRECTOR: C-5 WELLBEING
Dean is the Director of Wellbeing at C-5. With over 25 years’ experience in Coaching, Wellbeing and People Management.
Dean brings a wealth of experience in the complexity of Performance and Wellbeing having served in the NSW Police (14 Years) and as the Wellbeing Manager for the Newcastle Knights organisation in the National Rugby League (10 years).
Michelle Stewart
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: C-5 WELLBEING
Michelle has an extensive background in the education sector and social impact support (15 years). Combine the expertise of being a senior account manager in the workers compensation industry and Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on how to implement psychosocial strategy for your business.
A mother of 5, Michelle also carries an ideal work / life balance philosophy and a thorough understanding to the importance and value of genuine care and wellbeing.
Proven impact across industry
Trusted by leaders who prioritise psychological safety and performance.
The strength of our model is proven by the organisations that have integrated the C-5 triage engine into their daily operations. From high-stakes construction environments to corporate professional services, our results are measured in reduced absenteeism, lowered risk profiles, and a culture of genuine support.
