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The people driving
our work

The quiet strength of our work comes from the people behind it — combining lived experience, professional expertise and a shared commitment to lasting change.

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Guiding our direction, meet our board

As a non-profit organisation and registered charity, our board is made up of experienced industry leaders who provide governance, strategic direction, and accountability, ensuring our work remains grounded, ethical, and responsive as we evolve.

Libby Lloyd AO

Chair

Charlotte Glanville

deputy chair

Madina Aziz

Treasurer

Angela Priestley

Board member

Trish Oxford

Board member

Claire Nicholson

Board member

Jo Devery

Board member

Cathy Yuncken

Board member

Turning strategy into action, meet our senior leaders

The team leading our strategy, people and operations – connecting the big picture with the work happening every day and driving meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.

Nicole Yade

CEO

Althea Mackenzie

Deputy CEO

Katie Wynne

Director of Client Services  

Carol Coorey

Director of Client Programs

Rachael Phillips

Director of Fundraising & Community 

Kelsie Hedge

Director of Quality & Impact

Andrea Watkins

Director of People & Culture   

Aranee Mahadeva

Director of Finance

Creating change every day, meet our program leads

Our programs support women, children and communities to heal, build connection and confidence, and create pathways to lasting change.

Jenny Holmes

client programs manager

Liz Antoszkiw

Children and Families Program Manager

Nirvana Chetty

All In Program Manager

Heike Stephan

Access Program Lead

Jemma Malik

from now program lead

Leading from the frontlines, meet our service managers

When someone needs safety today, we're there with safe refuge accomodation, case management, practical support, and connections to other frontline services.

Mahasti Askari

HOLLY's house service manager

Laurel Parker

jeannie's SERVICE MANAGER

Kasia Ross

malachite service manager

Stories from the
frontlines

Every day, our team works alongside women and families to navigate complex systems, advocate for change, and hold space for safety, choice and hope. Here, we share a glimpse into the people and programs behind that work.

Interviews8 May 2022

Meet Nicole!

Stories12 Jan 2022

Case Manager Clare’s Experience

Interviews29 Nov 2023

Celebrating Chloe – Thank you for seven years at WAGEC

Want to
work with us?

We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we support. That means we are always on the lookout for people who are thoughtful, committed, and ready to contribute to meaningful, long-term change. Is that you?

WAGEC acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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