Alison Cole
President
Alison has been working in Qld Homelessness Sector for over 26 years with a specific focus on Youth Homelessness. She has been the President of Homelessness Qld (formerly the Council to Homeless Persons Qld) for over five years and before this a general member of the organisation. Alison has worked as a Support Practitioner within Homeless Services, including the Youth Housing Project based in Brisbane North prior to becoming CEO.
Alison has also been involved in various organisations over the years and has been an Executive Management Committee member for many years on both the Qld Youth Housing Coalition and Young
Parents Program, at times holding the position of Chairperson/President/Treasurer.
Alison is passionate about the issues affecting Homeless people and those issues impacting the services and organisations working hard to assist these people.
Stephen Simpson
CEO
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Lesley Leece
Secretary
Lesley Leece
Lesley is the CEO of 3rdSpace and has extensive human-service expertise backed by qualifications in social work, business communication and management. Lesley has 40 years’ experience in homelessness, disability services, child protection, family support, domestic and family violence, physical, mental and child health and older persons’ programs. She has developed businesses, built teams and managed major projects in both government and non-government organisations. Lesley is committed to achieving outcomes for people and the broader society.
Kris Wong
Specialist Member
Kris Wong is the Operations Manager of SERO4’s The MARA Project – Women’s Re-entry Program for SEQ funded by Queensland Corrective Services. MARA commenced in October 2016 and Kris has been managing the project since September 2017. Kris has over 12 years’ experience supporting offenders. Kris holds a Post Graduate Degree in Human Services, Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, Certificate IV in Youth Work and Excellence in Supervision Practice.
Previously working with Offender Re-entry Support Service, the Pathways 2 Employment Prison Employment Program. Kris has a genuine passion for assisting people who are criminalised and justice involved to move forward with their lives by believing in them, walking alongside, creating opportunities and supporting them to make positive changes. Prior to the re-entry space Kris worked in Employment Services, Training, Disability, Youth Justice and with Refugees
Sally-Ann Clark
Regional Manager
Sally-Anne Clark is an experienced Leader in the Homelessness Sector, with over 17 years experience working in a range of roles and locations in Housing and Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence. With a Masters in Leadership and an Associate Degree in Community Services, Diploma in Management and Community Services, Sally-Anne is skilled in Continuous Quality Improvement and Practice Development, Supervision and Coaching, Change Management and Leadership. Sally-Anne demonstrates Values of Collaboration, Inclusion, Integrity, Courage and Hope. Sally-Anne is committed to ending homelessness in QLD and supporting people to lead their best lives.
Patricia Goldfinch
Regional Member
Patricia Goldfinch has been a valued member of our team since our inception.
Melanie Searle
Treasurer
Melanie has over 25 years experience as a lawyer, both in Australia and internationally. She recently completed a Masters of Business (Applied Finance) and received the Dean’s award for academic excellence. Melanie also acts as Chair for Youth Housing Project and is passionate about the specialist homelessness sector.
Jo
Admin Assistant
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