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Our Board, Executive & Leadership Teams

The leaders who put Cafs care into action. Our Cafs leadership brings together diverse voices and local knowledge to ensure every decision reflects care, equity and community needs.

Meet our Board

Cafs is guided by a skilled and committed Board of volunteers who provide strategic leadership, ensure robust governance and uphold the organisation’s accountability.

Guided by volunteer local community leaders, our Board brings strategic insight, integrity and governance expertise to every decision. With members drawn from across our community, our Board ensures transparency, long-term vision and alignment with our values in everything we do.

Jeff Pulford

Jeff Pullford

Year appointed 2023

Gabby Howlett

Gabby Howlett

Year appointed 2022

Karen Heap OAM

Karen Heap OAM

Year appointed 2020

Andrew Henwood

Andrew Henwood

Year appointed 2023

Sharelle Knight

Sharelle Knight

Year appointed 2022

Teresa Tjia

Teresa Tjia

Year appointed 2023

Emma Vogel

Emma Vogel

Year appointed 2024

Our Executive Team

Meet the leaders shaping strategy, culture and services across the Central Highlands.

Each member of our Executive Team brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to building strong, well-informed services for our region. They’re accessible, community-minded and dedicated to empowering our people and our clients.

Cafs Wendy Sturgess CEO

Wendy Sturgess

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Hocking

Michelle Hocking

Interim Executive Manager: Finance & Resources

Tania Vincent-Wade

Tania Vincent-Wade

Executive Manager: Client Outcomes

Dylan Billington

Dylan Billington

Executive Manager: People & Engagement

Our Leadership Team

Meet the passionate individuals behind Cafs Leadership Team.

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Emily Nester

Manager Client Services and Community

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Paul Shelmerdine

Manager ICT Business Transformation

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Rebecca Pilven

Manager Family Support

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Lisa Oldham

Manager Quality and Child Safeguarding

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Laura Humphris

Manager Home Based Care

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Ella MacKay

Manager Family Safety and Wellbeing

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Trudy Adams

Manager Youth Care

Community Advisory Committee Members

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Kim Halbert-Pere

Community Advisory Committee Member

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Heather Stewart

Community Advisory Committee Member

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Karen Heap OAM

Community Advisory Committee Member

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Jane Measday

Community Advisory Committee Member

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Kevin Zibell

Community Advisory Committee Member

Cafs Wendy Sturgess CEO

Wendy Sturgess

Chief Executive Officer

Careers at Cafs

Join a team that makes a difference

A career with Cafs gives you the opportunity to work with people in your local community, change lives and make a true difference. Our people are the heart of what we do, and we’re always looking for dedicated, compassionate and driven people to join us.

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