Penny has over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit and government sectors. In Penny’s previous role as Director of Community Services at Housing Plus, a community housing provider in NSW, she led the successful pilot of the innovative Core and Cluster model of women’s refuge accommodation. Penny is a Board Director of DV NSW, where she shares her extensive experience working in the sector to help propel the sector towards best practice.

With a deep understanding of project management and a commitment to fostering impactful programs, one of her key achievements for SAHSSI has been project-managing the Safe Places Program capital works project, funded by the Department of Social Services.  Gillian’s expertise in fostering partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and community organisations ensures that SAHSSI’s projects are sustainable and impactful.

Rebecca has over 30 years’ experience in the women’s refuge and homelessness sector. She has run refuge services in the UK and Australia, including coordination, management and team leader roles in women’s organisations. Rebecca is highly experienced in offering trauma-informed, people-centred support, and in supporting teams of skilled social workers to do the same.

Nadine has been SAHSSI’s Accountant for over a decade. She has worked in the industry for over 25 years, having previously run her own business as a tax agent for individuals and small businesses. Nadine holds a degree in Accounting from Swinburne University.