Zoe has 3 years’ experience working as a support coordinator. She holds a degree in Social Work. Zoe has experience working with neurological conditions and assisting people with SDA and SIL houses. Outside work you will always find Zoe with a book.

Wende has a background spanning over 18 years in Human Resources, complimented by 13 years within the disability sector. Wende’s ability to impact extends beyond the professional realm, as evidenced by her instrumental roles in 2 voluntary community positions, from 2013 – 2016 she was a committee member of the Mercy Health Community Advisory Group and she is currently (and since 20180, a volunteer speaker for Beyond Blue, helping to reduce the stigma of mental health .

Backed by a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), she has consistently championed inclusivity, organizational excellence, community engagement, diversity and employee well-being allowing her to consistently make a lasting and impactful impression across every endeavour undertaken.

Trevor has held various roles in a number of Geelong businesses and comes to Leisure Network with strong experience in all aspects of business management. Trevor is an active community member and is currently Chair of the Leopold Community Bank and has served as Treasurer on the Allanvale Preschool. Trevor has also been involved in other community groups including Chairperson for the committee responsible in the renaming of St Alban’s Park in 1999.

Toni is a social worker with over 20 years’ experience in human services, policy and program development and delivery. Toni has worked in the not- for-profit sector, held senior positions in state government and the Transport Accident Commission, and as a consultant to disability organisations.

Toni has a particular experience in service quality and safeguarding. Toni’s commitment to promoting individuals’ human rights, dignity and equality is supported through her volunteering as a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate.

Toni holds a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Public Policy and Management and membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Tayla has been in support coordination for just over a year, following a special interest in Psychosocial disabilities. Her warm, approachable manner and openness to spending time to listen to customers about their needs has proven successful in helping participants reach their NDIS goals.

Sam is a passionate strategic leader whose personal motto is ‘to always be in the service of others’. Sam held several senior strategic positions with Cotton On Group over 10 years, including managing global community initiatives and leading the development of innovative sports partnerships with the AFL and NRL, delivering powerful outcomes for customers and communities.

Sam is the current Executive Director of Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer (CB4BC) Foundation having helped lead the charity since 2017.

Sam is also the Executive Officer for The Brain Cancer Centre – which focuses on utilising fundraising from CB4BC, other charitable contributions, government grants and donations into a cohesive strategy to make progress against the brain cancer.

 Having worked across brain cancer fundraising, research investment and patient advocacy for the past 8 years – Sam has held a number of Government advisory roles and is energised about making a real difference to patients and their families and to help end brain cancer as a terminal illness.