Anthony Privitelli
Vice President
Anthony is an experienced senior business leader with broad capability across supply chain and commercial business functions with a focus on change and strategic management and developing business capability.
Bryce Williams
Committee Member
Bryce has graduated from ACU with a double degree in Business/Law and has completed a Diploma in Practical Legal Training. Bryce also has substantial experience across a number of organisations.
Katherine Shamai
President
Mei Wu
Treasurer
Micheal Louis
Committee Member
Michael is an accountant specialising in taxation advisory and the virtual CFO area.
Peter Ernst-Russell
Committee member
Peter has extensive experience with in-house lawyer roles in the energy sector, assisting strategic planning & change management; and previously assisted a community legal centre.
Nicole Leathem
Acting CEO
Rosemary Nicholls
Regional Manager - South East
Rosemary is an experienced social worker. She has spent 25 years working with families and children in the areas of permanent care/foster care, volunteer management and disability.
Diana Abelardo
Business Manager
Diana has a background in finance with experience in process improvement, implementation and change management.
Nicole Leathem
General Manager
Nicole developed a passion for disability support work as a student and never left the field, with extensive experience in direct support, managing complex care cases and program management.
Julia Klieber
Project Manager
Julia has worked with Extended Families over several years in different roles. She enjoys working for organisations who are person centered and promote independence, connection and community inclusion.
Roz Talib
Plan Manager
Roz is our NDIS Plan Manager. A Team Leader for our Plan Management Team with experience in Finance and a go to person for our office IT help.
Nura Ahmad
Finance
Experienced finance and accounting generalist in public, retail, shared services and audit sectors, Nura currently oversees financial accounting operations in the organisation.
Ngoc Long Bui
Plan Management
Ngoc Long has worked with Extended Families since graduating in 2020 with my background in accounting and finance as a team member of Plan Management. He values the close relationship and support he brings to our Vietnamese clients.
Ahysa Ahmad
Plan Management
Ahysa is new to the disability sector, but is passionate about rendering help to those who need it most. She has over 25 years of experience in Customer Service specialising in Service Delivery and Recovery.
Hai Dong Tran
Plan Management
Dong Hai started work with Extended Families in 2019 and has an accounting background. He is passionate about supporting participants and their families in Plan Management.
Cindy Cheng
HR and Data Officer
Cindy joined the Plan Management Team in 2019. Her role has later expanded to include HR and other administrative functions. Her academic background was in Behavioral Science and HRM.
Margaret Fitzgerald
Administration
Margaret is our friendly part-time reception and administration worker. She brings many years experience in the administration field in private business and volunteer organisations.
Amy Kam
Support Coordinator - South East
Amy is a social worker who has an aged care service background who is passionate about working with people with disabilities. She can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Ashleigh Hicks
LinC Recruitment Administrator
Ash has 13 years of experience in disability, spanning from complex personal care to allied health assistance. Ash has a passion for recruitment and loves finding staff who can creatively support people.
Georgie Moore
Support Coordinator - North West
Georgie has a background in psychology and experience working in a direct support role. She is passionate about supporting participants and their families to work towards their goals.
Hung Nguyen
Support Coordinator - North West
Hung is passionate about working with those living with a disability and their families. He has a background in Disability Employment, and drug and alcohol support for clients from a range of nationalities.
Karlie Ignatiadis
LinC Services Facilitator
Karlie was one of LinC's first Inclusion Support Workers, after a 10 year career in pharmacy. With experience managing data, she enjoys the best of both worlds as a LinC Admin team member and providing direct support.
Mai (Thi Mai Tinh Nguyen)
Tham Gia South Facilitator - South East
With background in working with children with special needs, Mai is employed as a facilitator, organizing events for children and young adults with disabilities. She believe that a small praise can make a significant difference in a person's life.
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Megan Sapiano
Support Coordinator - North West
Megan is a Support Coordinator with over 12 years of experience in disability in a variety of roles. Megan’s motivation is to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Nga Do
North West Vietnamese Program
With training in special education, counselling and spiritual awareness, Nga’s motivation is to help to empower the Vietnamese families she supports.
Nghi Trinh
Vuon Len Program Coordinator
With a background in teaching, disability and social development, Nghi believes everyone has the power to create change. Her passion is working alongside youth with special needs and their families.
Nicola Marriott
Support Coordinator - North West
Nicola is a social worker and has been with us since graduating in 2017. Nicola works in our support coordination team.
Quyen Ly
Support Coordinator - South East
Quyen is a social worker with experience in mental health (dual diagnosis) and disabilities. She is passionate about helping the vulnerable people of the Vietnamese and CALD communities.
Rachel Collins
Support Coordinator - North West
Rachel is a dedicated and passionate Intersectional Feminist Social Worker practicing on Wurundjeri Land. She previously worked in the welfare sector and has a special interest in Family Violence and AOD services.
Samantha-Jane Potter
Volunteers and Social Groups Coordinator
Samantha has a diverse background in aged care, leisure and health, the arts and community development. Her genuine kindness extends warmly to everyone and she brings a creative caring touch to designing inclusive events.
Sarah Drucza
LinC Services Facilitator
Sarah is a passionate worker trained in Community Services, with an open mind and eagerness to learn. Sarah believes in equality and inclusion for all and carries this with her through her work.
To-Chau Truong
Support Coordinator - South East
To-Chau's Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability Studies) launched a career embracing roles within the disability and aged care sectors.
Vi Bui
Support Coordinator - North West
Vi has a background in international/community development and is passionate about supporting CALD families, young adults. She has an interest in mental health and has worked in various community settings.
Yuki Yuen
Support Coordinator - South East
Yuki is a trilingual social worker who has completed her Master degree in Social Work. She has experience in mental health and disabilities. She speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
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