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Supporting the implementation of APMHAs vision, purpose and strategic plan, is our dedicated finance, marketing, quality, compliance, and HR teams. These people are the machine behind our clinicians and our service. Allowing for flexibility, innovation and application of current and new programs.
Charles is a certified practicing accountant with more than 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management for both profit and non-for-profit sectors. He brings significant depth of financial knowledge and skills to APMHA HealthCare, ensuring robust financial oversight. As the Company Accountant for APMHA HealthCare, Charles’ eye for detail ensures all program budgets and company funds are managed appropriately, while also providing advice/support to staff around wages.
Zac has a background in small business management and finance, running a successful coffee business alongside his work with APMHA HealthCare. He also has experience in IT Support and assists all APMHA HealthCare staff with navigating required systems and platforms, including security requirements. Zac has continued to expand his knowledge and skills in financial administration and currently administers all contract payments, staff payroll and financial bookkeeping for APMHA HealthCare.
Monique has a background in education and welfare and was one of the first employees in APMHA. Initially working in our intake team, she then moved into Education and Marketing before becoming fully embedded within corporate contracting and compliance. In 2022, Monique became our Quality and Compliance Manager, ensuring APMHA’s compliance in accreditations and supporting company improvements across departments.
Sondrelle is excited to be moving into EA (to CEO), Marketing and Education Lead with APMHA. Sondrelle has an extensive background in education and holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. She has been involved in the positive development of children, parents and caregivers, with traumatic and diverse backgrounds. Sondrelle has also delivered programs to Indigenous families, along with drug and alcohol affected families, with safe and supportive environments to develop self-worth, balance and belonging. Sondrelle is a certified project manager having completed the Prince2 Foundations and Practitioner course. Sondrelle has lived experience of mental health and was proactive in seeking the advice and support that has assisted her in adapting her own thinking patterns and lifestyle to promote her own well-being. Sondrelle currently resides in QLD and is part of our National Workforce with APMHA.
Phoebe completed her Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at RMIT in 2019. Phoebe is highly adaptable, practice driven and proficient in IT management platforms. She is passionate about her work with clients and grounded in her client centred, strength based, anti-oppressive social work perspective. Phoebe started working with APMHA HealthCare’s Intake and Allocations Team in 2019 as our new Mental Health Intake Coordinator. In this role, her passion and approach will continue to inform the transition and support of clients under our service.
Brooke combines her passion for mental wellbeing and her strong administration skills to support the Intake and Allocations team, processing referrals for APMHA Services. Brooke has a diverse background in business administration and a Bachelor of Social Science (majoring Behaviour). In addition, Brooke has worked in various roles within the mental health and wellbeing field, including community support work for a crisis relief centre and multiple project roles.
Tay is a apart of APMHA's Intake and Allocations Team, processing referrals for all APMHA Services. Tay has a Diploma in Community Services and Bachelor of Youth Work, with experience supporting young people in educational settings and community youth centres.
Roslyn joined the APMHA team as our Consumer Lead in May 2023. After being stuck in the grips of severe crippling Mental Illness for many years, she finally found a professional who listened and worked with her to bring peace and hope to her life. This long journey has led to her being as a passionate advocate for person-centred therapy and this is what attracted her to APMHA. Roslyn worked as a pharmacist for over 40 years and conducted Home Medicine Reviews for over 20 years always adopting a holistic approach believing wellness was dependant on much more than medication. She received the Victorian Pharmacist’s Medal in 2018 in recognition of this. She believes that a connected community promotes good mental health and teaches Mental Health First Aid in the local Shire on a Voluntary Basis. She is also a Member of the Mitchell Suicide Prevention Network, The Goulburn Mental Health Advisory committee and is the Lived Experience representative on the Interim Hume Mental Health and Wellbeing Body. In 2023 she was received the RWAV Consumer Advocate Award.
Paul Darley is a Social Worker in APMHA's Older Minds Mental Health Service in North West Melbourne. Paul has over 15 years of experience working in community mental health and homelessness in the psychosocial recovery space including mentoring and coaching staff and has specific interests in vulnerable minority communities. Paul is a proud member of the LGBTIQA+ community and is currently working toward his Mental Health Accreditation.
Kerry is a registered nurse with 40 years experience working in the mental health sector for the past 20 years. Kerry has worked in a variety of diverse roles including; case management and coordination of complex clients, working within crisis assessment teams, management roles in recovery rehabilitation services, counselling roles at Headspace and providing clinical service provision and working closely with GP’s within the primary mental health area. Her work within primary care began with working in Division’s of GP’s in Wangaratta and Wodonga, Medicare Locals.
Georgia holds a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from RMIT and a Graduate Certificate in Youth Mental Health from the University of Melbourne. She is currently pursuing her Mental Health Accreditation. Georgia’s practice background includes various roles that include supporting adults with complex mental health needs through case management, psychosocial support, counselling and hospital discharge planning, both in Australia and the UK. Additionally, she has delivered counselling to young people in school settings, using evidence-informed approaches to promote resilience and emotional well-being.
Hayley is the Alaya House Team Lead and works as a Social Worker with our Shepparton clients. Hayley has a Bachelor of Health Sciences, a Master of Health and Human Services, Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and a Master of Social Work with the University of Melbourne. Hayley has an interest in strength based approaches, empowerment and self direction. Hayley employs an overall holistic approach to helping people improve their needs through stress management and personal growth across the lifespan.
Kaitlan is a Social Worker based at Alaya house in Shepparton. Kaitlan has a Bachelor of Human Services and a Master in Social Work with La Trobe University, and is currently working towards her AASW Mental Health Accreditation. Kaitlan is passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and mental health outcomes for individuals in the community, with a particular interest in youth mental health.
Marg has practiced as a registered general and Credentialled Mental Health Nurse for over 25 years. Marg has worked in a variety of roles including: Acute Inpatient units in Victoria and Queensland, Community Mental Health in Case Management, Acute Response Teams and Triage. Marg has a keen interest in Meditation and Mindfulness and how these practices benefit mental health and recovery by empowering clients with a sense of internal strength, resilience and peace.
Donna is a Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Play Therapist and Credentialed SMART Recovery Group Facilitator. Donna also holds certificates and diplomas in Community Services, Suicide Prevention and Peri/Post natal Depression and has worked across the lifespan in DFV, AOD, Homelessness, Welfare, and the Aged and Carer Services.
Gemma is a Generalist Counsellor based at Alaya house in Shepparton. Gemma has a particular interest in Coordination of Care and Service Navigation and believes that every individual should have access to quality healthcare and services.
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APMHA acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of all the lands on which we as APMHA work and acknowledge all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded and this continent always was and always will be First Nations land. We deeply acknowledge and value the strength, resilience, and insight of our clients and staff with lived and living experience. Their unique perspectives are integral to shaping our approach and ensuring that our services remain compassionate, effective, and truly supportive of those we serve.
APMHA Healthcare Ltd. 3A Nixon Street Shepparton 3631
Call us: 1300 514 811 | Fax: 03 9376 0317
APMHA HealthCare Ltd is Accredited under the following standards: AS/NZS ISO-9001-2016, National Standards for Mental Health Services – 2010 and is a NDIS Registered Provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.