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Tom Cleary has been a Director with North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health for the past 10 years and has held the position of Chair for the last 7 years. He is a descendant of traditional owners of the Sunshine Coast. Tom provides strong links and communication with the Executive Officer, leads consensus decision making & Board unity and provides passion & advocacy for NCACCH and its operations.

Auntie Olive Bennet - Treasurer, traditional owner & elder residing in & representing the Gympie area. Auntie Olive holds a Diploma in Indigenous Governance and brings a focus on governance, professional development & community networks.

Helen Felstead - Resides in Tin Can Bay & provides input into community needs for the northern coastal regions. Brings calmness and a focus on Board unity to Board decision making.

Ronda Randall - Community member residing in the Glasshouse Mountains with considerable experience in Indigenous organisations. Ronda is a Registered Indigenous Teacher Aid and currently works in Indigenous Home and Aged Care.

Paula Wooton - Community member residing in Imbil who is connected with the local schools. Focus on young people and families and brings substantial experience and linkages to the Indigenous arts community.

Amanda Hudson - Originally from NSW, Amanda’s grandfather is from the Murawarri people and was placed at the Brewarrina Mission. Only as a young adult did Amanda learn of her heritage and since then, has been researching in a pursuit to learn more about her history and culture. Being part of NCACCH will give Amanda the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and to assist our people with their health and wellbeing.

NCACCH Staff

	John Spink has been the Executive Officer of North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH) for the past 12 years. Prior to his role with NCACCH, he spent 14 years in Alice Springs as the Manager of the Drug & Alcohol Services Association (DASA). During his time with DASA, the Northern Territory Sobering-Up Shelter Program for Public Intoxication was highlighted in Chapter 5 of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody by Commissioners Johnson and Muirhead. John is a NSW state trained psychiatric nurse with 16 years experience prior to moving to Central Australia.
	Kim Helmore is the NCACCH Operations Manager. Kim is of Torres Strait Islander descent. Her mother's family is a Williams from Stephens (Ugar) Island in the Torres Strait. Kim has a Bachelor in Psychology and says, "I am enjoying building & strengthening partnerships with an aim to providing the best possible health service for our Indigenous community.”
	Jackie Wruck, who has held roles at NCACCH in both administration and finance over the last 8 years, commenced her new role as Executive Assistant to the Executive Officer in March 2009. Jackie is originally from Cairns and a descendant of the Kandjanji tribe of Yarrabah. 'During my time with NCACCH I have seen many changes for the better and know that North Coast will continue to improve health services to our region'.

Hi! I’m Lorraine Reilly the granddaughter of the late Ivy Nardoo of the Pitta Pitta people of North West Qld. In 1989, I made the huge transition from kin and country to settle on the Sunshine Coast. I’ve been employed by NCACCH since June 2004 and my role is Data Manager. I am also involved in Health Promotion which enables me to maintain contact with community and service providers to improve health outcomes. I find it rewarding to work for an organisation, although small, who continue to deliver health services and achieve outstanding outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Sunshine Coast.

	My name is Sharelle Eggmolesse and I am the Smokign Cessation Project Officer for NCACCH. I have a background in employment but have been in my current position for 6 years. Since working with the community in a health role, I have become passionate in ensuring our people are made aware of becoming more pro-active in living a healthy, active lifestyle, not only for themselves but for their families as well.
	My name is Lyndelle Beezley and I moved with my family to the Sunshine Coast in 1999. I have been involved with different local organisations, initially with the Suncoast Christian Community Centre and then joining Helping Our People Engage (HOPE) Corporation. I have been in my current position with NCACCH for the last 6 years. During this time I have part of a great team with my main role in Administration.
	Suzi Latimer - I joined NCACCH in September 2007, having previously worked with the Cape York Land Council & the Apunipima Cape York Health Council in Cairns. In addition to my role in Adminstration, I maintain the NCACCH website and am involved with the creative output of in-house brochures, promotional material and our quarterly newsletter. Since joining NCACCH I have enjoyed strengthening my ties within the community and being part of a dedicated team delivering much needed allied health services to our region.
	Hi, my name is Randal Wruck and I have been employed as the Accountant of NCACCH since July 2009. I have completed my Diploma for Chartered Accounts and have recently been issued with a Tax Agent Registration. I have seen North Coast evolve over the last 7 years and I am proud to be part of an organisation that helps so many in the community with the services we provide.

Nichole Weeks - My Family and I moved to the Sunshine Coast almost 3 years ago. My heritage goes back to the Gunu people from the country around Louth, near Bourke in NSW. Until recently I was working as a Registered Nurse in a Queensland Health Emergency Department. I have an interest in child health nursing and caring for children with special needs. All children, wherever they live, are equally entitled to the basic foundations of physical, emotional and social wellbeing, healthcare, a safe house, a good education and happiness.

Hi my name is Sharlene Terry. I have lived on the Sunshine Coast for most of my life. I am a Registered Nurse/Midwife with a Masters of Environmental Change Management as well as being a member of the Australian Counselling Association. I am passionate about empowering women to make informed choices in their birthing experience. Nanna Bill's Mum's & Bub's Program has enabled me to spend more time with pregnant women, new mums and their families, providing them with individual support in the ante natal and post natal period.

My name is Vern Robateau. I am originally from Sumter,South Carolina in the United States. I have lived in Australia for 16 years, with the majority of that time spent here on the Sunshine Coast. During my time here I have held several positions; I played basketball professionally for 10 years in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe. After retiring from playing I took on coaching positions at the junior ranks, with a two year stint as Assistant Coach with the former Brisbane Bullets. I have recently returned to Australia from a coaching position at a University in the United States.

I have also done extensive work in youth mentoring and dealing with youth at risk. I have a passion for all sports and being active. I plan to help promote healthy living and motivate individuals to live productive, healthy lives through physical activities in my role as Physical Activities Officer for the Indigenous communities throughout this region.

This website was last updated 19 July 2010

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