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Need Help?Our Board of Directors, management and staff are committed to the delivery of responsive and comprehensive services to young people and our communities in accordance with our organisation's vision, mission and principles.
Executive Leadership
Donna Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Bennett has in excess of 25 years experience managing and delivering transitional, outreach and crisis accommodation services to young people including families and she has made a significant contribution in the Homelessness Sector via capacity building, community development and systems development.
Donna has established leadership and strategic development skills and has been CEO of Hope Street since 2000.
Finance, People and Culture Manager
Profile coming soon.
Vivienne Awad, Executive Administration Assistant
Vivienne Awad brings over 10 years of experience to Hope Street as a Corporate Assistant. She has also worked in NGOs within Community Services Sector as a Mental Health Practitioner and AOD Worker.
Olivia Myeza
Business Development and Partnerships Manager
Olivia Myeza joined the Hope Street team as our new Business Development and Partnerships Manager on Monday 08 October 2018.
Lyn Seeley
Acting Operations Manager
Lyn Seeley has extensive experience in youth and mental health specialist services in the homelessness and mental health sectors. Lyn has also been in senior management positions with her most recent position as Area Manager for Mind Australia.
Program Leadership
Program Teams
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KM, Community Integration Facilitator
My role at Hope Street is to help homeless, or at risk of homelessness, young adults find and maintain a Private Rental property. I have a Bcs / Hons degree in Public Health and Nutrition and a Cert o...Kat, Youth Reconciliation Worker
I have a B.A. Dip. Ed. MA. Ed Youth Wellbeing and I am passionate about working with young people in need. -
Melissa De Santis, Community Engagement Officer
I am described as a compassionate, empathetic person with a passion for social justice. I have completed a degree in Community Development with Psychology and Sociology as my majors. I have a strong i...JS, Case Manager
I have a Masters in Social Work and Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism. I work with young people who have experienced homelessness and support them to live independently in a safe environment. -
Brendan Pearl, Homeless Youth Dial Diagnosis Practitioner
My role in the Homeless Youth Dual Diagnosis Initiative (HYDDI) is a partnership between Hope Street Youth and Family Services and the Substance Use and Mental Illness Treatment Team (SUMITT) of North...