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Our team is made up of community development professionals who live and breathe neighbourhood houses and are committed to supporting and strengthening our members.

Chief Executive Officer - Keir Paterson

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Keir became Chief Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria in September 2022. He 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 sector now and into the future.

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 6th September, 2022

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Chief Operating Officer - Cameron MacRae

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Cameron is responsible for NHVic's operational and financial performance, strategic partnerships, high-level project management, and supporting member's financial management and legislative requirements through professional development and individualised support.

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 6th September, 2022

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Area Support Manager - Christine Zubrinich

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Christine provides tailored support to the network of Neighbourhood Houses located in the Wimmera West Grampians.

Published: 16th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

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Business Support Specialist - Victoria Larsson

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Victoria is responsible for supporting the operational functions of the organisation.

Published: 15th May, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

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Communications Specialist - Brittany Prentice

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Brittany is responsible for NHVic's strategic communications and marketing, including the development and implementation of marketing campaigns, maintenance of our social media channels and website, member communications, and event management.

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

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Human Resources Manager - Sonya Davis

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Sonya is responsible for expanding human resources knowledge, skills and services across the sector, and overseas the HR/IR subscription service NHV Assist.

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

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Finance Officer - Lola Kroger

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Lola is responsible for finance-related administrative functions and providing support to the Chief Operating Officer.

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

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Finance Officer - Misa Le Vo

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Misa is responsible for finance-related administrative functions and providing support to the Chief Operating Officer.

Published: 10th May, 2020

Updated: 17th August, 2021

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Financial Inclusion Associate - Lee Kerr

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Lee is responsible for creating awareness through Neighbourhood Houses and assisting low-income community members in accessing Good Shepherd's No Interest Loans, and other financial relief programs.

Published: 10th May, 2020

Updated: 6th July, 2022

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First Nations Community Education Liaison - Kathryn Coff

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Kathryn is responsible for facilitating greater engagement between NHVic and Aboriginal-led neighbourhood houses, and for creating greater understanding across the sector on First Nations worldview, and how neighbourhood houses can make their operations more culturally inclusive.

Published: 9th May, 2020

Updated: 4th June, 2021

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Local Manager - Izolde Bensch

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Izolde supports Neighbourhood Houses during periods when they are without a Manager, to ensure strategic and operational continuation of service.

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

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Local Manager - Mary Francis

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Mary supports Neighbourhood Houses during periods when they are without a Manager, to ensure strategic and operational continuation of service.

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2022

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Policy and Research Manager - David Perry

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David is responsible for conducting research and data analysis within the sector, and monitoring, analysing and communicating policy developments in areas that impact Neighbourhood Houses such as adult community education, skills reform, childcare and mental health. 

Published: 6th May, 2020

Updated: 6th July, 2022

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Project Manager - Melinda Spiteri

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Melinda is responsible for the Safe Seats, Safe Kids program and other project management and business support functions.

Published: 22nd April, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

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Project Manager (Carers) - Kristine Rawlinson

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Kristine is responsible for projects and professional development relating to the support, inclusion and empowerment of unpaid carers.

Published: 18th April, 2020

Updated: 6th July, 2022

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Special Projects Manager - Emily Harnett

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Emily supports a variety of projects for Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, in conjunction with her role as National Grants and Public Fund Manager for the national peak, ANHCA (Australian Neighbourhood Houses Centres Association).

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 6th July, 2022

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