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Tomas Hansford is our Men’s Behaviour Change Program Manager and leads the Darwin and Wadeye-based Men’s Behaviour Change Program teams. Tomas first commenced in 2023 with CatholicCare NT as a Men’s Behaviour Change Program Practitioner. Prior to joining CatholicCare NT, Tomas worked throughout the last 7 years across a range of roles to reduce intersectional

Naomi Williams began her career with CatholicCare NT in 2021 as a counsellor and quickly progressed into leadership roles, first as a Team Leader and now as the Family Relationships and Counselling Program Manager. In her current role, Naomi oversees the Counselling Programs, Berrimah Reception, and the Centralised Intake Team and its systems, ensuring efficient

Milika ‘ Milz’ Vateitei commenced with CatholicCare NT in 2022 as a Booking Officer, transitioning to Team Leader and then to her current role in November 2023 as Operations Manager. Milz has a customer care and hospitality management background and she is able to bring this knowledge to the Crerar Managed Accommodation Service. On a

Ivone Byrne commenced as the CatholicCare NT Early Childhood and Education Care Manager early 2022. Ivone is a long term Territorian and has worked in Child Care for over 25 years. One of Ivone’s strongest assets is strength in the building of open and trusting relationships with families, and the ability to build a strong

As NDIS Manager, Christina Gordon develops and manages the NDIS program throughout the NT and APY Lands.  Her position is responsible for ensuring NDIS registered participants connected with CatholicCare NT are receiving quality and person centred supports. Christina has been with CatholicCare NT since 2019, prior to this Christina worked within the aged care and

Beginning her Journey with CatholicCare in 2016 as a Case Manager, Kelly progressed to Lead Practitioner and has now moved into a program manager role as the Child, Family and Mental Health Manager. In this role Kelly leads the Children and Parenting programs, Family Mental Health & Support Services and the Specialised Family Violence team

Dylan McKinley is the Contract Manager for South East Alice Springs and joined the CatholicCare NT team after a career in the public service working for federal government agencies and departments. In his role, Dylan is response for delivering our community development program and employment services. His passion for the job stems from the belief

Narelle Gosstray is our Violence Prevention Manager. The role covers the renowned advocacy and awareness of the NO MORE campaign/program, founded by Charlie King, OAM. Narelle’s experience across many industries and sectors means she can combine the best of what she has seen to innovate and create. She has a track record for delivering in

Loraine House is CatholicCare NT’s Senior Member of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. Loraine came to CatholicCare NT in 2024 with 20 years’ experience in lecturing, clinical supervision, counselling and group facilitation. Loraine ran a successful clinical supervision and counselling service in South Australia. She has worked as an educator, teaching Mental Health/Illnesses at Flinders

Steve Kopandy joined CatholicCare NT in 2023 after working in the disability and community services sectors. Based at Crerar Road in the newly created role of Senior Manager Community Housing Initiatives & Visitor Accommodation, Steve oversees the Crerar Managed Accommodation Service. Steve’s operational experience was gained in the European Cycling Tourism Industry. Each year he