NDIS modelling agent Monique Jeremiah caught trolling former clients online after exploitation claims
Monique Jeremiah is the disgraced NDIS modelling agent accused of exploiting her disabled models.
A Current Affair confronted Monique. This is how the conversation went.
ACA: "Monique are you everything wrong with the NDIS? You say that your NDIS registration has been cancelled now. Did you cancel your NDIS registration or did they cancel you?"
Monique: "Zarisha, you are a joke. Sorry, I've got no time for you."
ACA: "Monique, you always say any PR is good PR,"
Monique: "Not with you."
Monique Jeremiah is the disgraced NDIS modelling agent accused of exploiting her disabled models. A Current Affair
Models make shocking claims
When she didn't make it as a model and her reality TV career didn't take off, Monique started Diversity Models.
NDIS registered, it was Australia's first disability modelling agency.
"It was never about people with disability. It was about getting Monique in front of the camera," disability advocate Elisha Matthews told A Current Affair.
We first met Monique last year when her models spoke out on A Current Affair with shocking claims.
"Monique basically asked me, you know, do you have a walking stick? And I said, No. And she said, I basically need one for this shoot," former model Hayley Livesey told A Current Affair.
Another former model, Jinata Knight told us: "I'm a white Aboriginal, she made me look like a dark Aboriginal."
Even hair and makeup artist Cleo Nel, who was hired for Monique's models, claims she was undercut.
When she didn't make it as a model and her reality TV career didn't take off, Monique started Diversity Models. A Current Affair
"To find out that they were paying $425 for what I was getting paid $50 to do, that absolutely shocked and disgusted me," Cleo said.
Elisha added: "What people with disability wanted was representation. She (Monique) took that away from them from the moment she dressed herself up in a hijab and got into a wheelchair."
Monique is still up to her old tricks, but now her behaviour is even worse.
She's recently lashed out at her models online, writing offensive slurs about Knight who was born with foetal alcohol syndrome.
Monique has also published how much Jinata receives in her NDIS plan.
Hayley Livesey has had to change her phone number because Monique also posted her personal information online.
Hayley Livesey has had to change her phone number because Monique also posted her personal information online. A Current Affair
Hayley is legally blind. She also lives with functional neurological disorder and sometimes has seizures. Monique has also made shocking public claims about Hayley's appearance.
Elisha Matthews is helping Hayley submit official complaints to the NDIS.
"It has been relentless for Hayley. I've seen Hayley go through so much," Elisha told A Current Affair.
"Monique found a photo of me and Hayley working together and Monique used some of the most vile language to describe the both of us," Elisha revealed.
Now Monique is under investigation by the NDIS Commission. She has announced online she is apparently cancelling her own NDIS registration.
Elisha Matthews is helping Hayley submit official complaints to the NDIS. A Current Affair
Luan Memishi is also under the spotlight.
He appears to be a poster boy for Diversity Models and runs building company LMMJ Constructions but he is not a licensed builder. He has also been accused of sending vulgar messages.
On his website Luan claims he "will soon be an NDIS registered provider". We gave Luan another opportunity to respond to questions, he ignored our email.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission statement:
"The NDIS Commission is looking into matters raised in relation to Monique Jeremiah and Diversity Models. We are unable to make further comment on active matters.
"Protecting the rights of people with disability is our top priority.
"All NDIS participants have the right to receive safe, respectful and good quality supports and services.
"All providers and workers delivering supports and services under the NDIS must adhere to the NDIS Code of Conduct. This includes a requirement to respect the privacy of people with disability, and act with integrity, honesty and transparency.
"We encourage anyone with information about NDIS providers or workers putting participant safety and wellbeing at risk to contact us by phone on 1800 035 544 or complete the online complaint form.
"The NDIS Commission will take strong action against individuals and organisations that risk the safety of participants."
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