Chief Executive Officer - Nicole Battle Expand Nicole is responsible for overseeing the overall strategic operations of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, and providing effective leadership for the sector. This includes ensuring a strong culture of governance and accountability, and advocating to government and other external stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the neighbourhood house sector now and into the future. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Victoria University, as well as a Master of Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne. She has over ten years experience working in local government, holding senior roles within Community Development, Youth Services, Emergency Management and Governance. She has also held a number of positions within the not-for-profit sector, as well as teaching politics and gender studies at Melbourne University. Nicole is passionate about social justice and is particularly interested in gender equality and Indigenous rights. She regularly attends classes at her local community centre, and has been a longtime supporter of neighbourhood houses and the important role that they play within local communities. As of 2019 she is the current President of the federal peak body, the Australian Neighbourhood House and Centres Association (ANHCA).
Chief Finance Officer - Cameron MacRae Expand Cameron is responsible for the NHVic budget and financial performance, high-level project management, strategic partnerships, and supporting member's with their own financial management through professional development and individualised support.
Communications Advisor - Petro Tsalikis Expand Petro is responsible for strategic communications and marketing, including our social media channels, website, weekly member e-bulletin and the annual conference.
Human Resources Project Manager - Jennie Huxley Expand Jennie is responsible for expanding human resources knowledge, skills and services across the sector.
Policy and Research Officer - David Perry Expand David is responsible for conducting research within the sector and monitoring, analysing and communicating policy developments in areas that impact on neighbourhood houses such as adult community education, skills reform, childcare and mental health.
Project Officer - Melinda Spiteri Expand Melinda is responsible for the Safe Seats, Safe Kids project and other administrative support functions.