The Carrie's Place team are dedicated and passionate. Without their hard work and expertise, we would not be able to provide Domestic Violence and Homelessness support services throughout Maitland and the greater Hunter Valley region.
Here we introduce Our Team
CEO
Jayne has now been the CEO at Carrie’s Place for over 2 years.
Jayne is an executive, strategic Leader, who thrives on challenge and implementing change to ensure Carrie's Place continues to improve their outcomes for its Clients by ensuring they deliver high-quality services. Jayne's experience covers roles in a variety of Organisations, including State and Local Government and the Not for Profit Sector.
Jayne has an authentic, transparent leadership style and prides herself on utilising a high level of emotional intelligence being aware of how her approaches influence the way she interacts with the variety of people she meets each and every day. Jayne is a values-based leader, with integrity, accountability, respect and honesty being her core values.
Joining Carrie’s Place in September 2020 was a new chapter in her career. Jayne is inspired by the dedication, resilience, and commitment of the Carrie’s Place workforce, and is so humbled by the support from the local community.
With a background in Community Development in regional and remote NSW, Ange's passion for Social Justice was actualised, particularly for Women and Children experiencing domestic violence and the Aboriginal Community. She is a compassionate, inclusive, innovative and authentic leader who thrives in an environment where she can be challenged and can make a difference.
Ange came to Carrie’s Place in 2010 to complete work placement and in early 2011 successfully applied for a paid position. Ange has now worked for Carrie’s place for 10 years and has seen many changes. In 2011 Ange was employed as the first and only Stay Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) Program Case Manager. At the time there were 13 staff across the WDVAS, Accommodation Support Program (including the Women and Children’s Refuge) and The Resource Centre. After 3 ½ years with the SHLV program, Ange moved to the Specialist Homelessness Service Outreach team following the successful tender as part of the GHSH reforms.
In 2015 Ange returned to the refuge as Co-ordinator of the Accommodation Program which had expanded to include a number of Transitional properties and the DVRE program. This role changed and evolved over time and Ange oversaw the Staying Home Leave Violence program and Supported Temporary Accommodation program. In early 2021 Ange moved up into the Specialist Homeless Service Program Managers role and is now responsible for a team of 20 highly skilled and dedicated staff. Her initial passion for working with Women and children who have experienced domestic violence has grown and now includes a deeper understanding and compassion for homelessness.
“This work is both challenging and rewarding. I have had the privileged of being part of many clients and staff members stories and look forward to continuing to be part of the important work that our organisation does in the community and the continuous improvement of Carrie’s Place”.
Anne-Marie joined the Carries Place team in November 2022, and has recently stepped into the role of WDVCAS Program Manager in May 2024.
She has a diverse background supporting women and families, which includes casework, managing Child Protection and OOHC teams, completing Independent Assessments, Mediation, Family Group Conferencing and Family Dispute Resolution.
Anne-Marie leads with compassion. She is passionate about social justice, supporting and empowering victim/survivors of gender-based violence and the need for systemic change. She feels honoured to be able to lead a talented, highly skilled and dedicated team within an organisation that strongly aligns with her values.
With a rich background in Human Resources, Jules has spent several years working in Alice Springs, travelling extensively to remote communities across the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. This unique experience allowed her to engage closely with First Nations community members, fostering meaningful relationships and contributing to culturally sensitive HR practices in some of the most remote areas of Australia. Her professional journey has also led her to collaborate with educators in the HR space, providing support and expertise to enhance team performance and company culture.
Jules’ academic foundation is rooted in a Business degree, with a double major in Human Resources and Management, equipping her with a deep understanding of workforce development, employment relations, and organisational management.
Jules' role at Carrie's Place reflects her strong alignment with the organisation's mission and values, as she is passionate about fostering diverse teams and working collaboratively to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the community's most vulnerable individuals.
Jen first joined Carrie’s Place as a volunteer in 2021 and has since become an integral part of the team as Finance Manager, overseeing all financial operations.
With a career spanning over 30 years in chartered accounting and financial management across small to medium growing businesses and the for-purpose sector, Jen brings extensive business expertise and strategic insight to Carrie’s Place. She is dedicated to enhancing financial processes, ensuring strong financial performance, and driving continuous improvements in a rapidly evolving sector.
Passionate about making a difference, Jen works closely with the dedicated team at Carrie’s Place, applying her skills and experience to support the organization’s mission and strengthen its impact within the community.
With over 20 years business experience in event management, developing business relationships and managing digital marketing assets across different sectors, Rebekah joined the Carrie’s Place team in November 2022 having recently graduated university, with freshly acquired contemporary business knowledge and skills, including the development of new expertise in business practice for impact, strategic management and business research.
One of the greatest moments of Rebekah’s educational experience was the learning clarity around the purpose and power that shared value, collective impact and social responsibility has in shaping business into the future. Turning her talents to the not-for-profit space as the Events and Fundraising Coordinator, Rebekah develops mutually beneficial relationships, that utilise events and fundraising activities, as a vehicle to leverage organisational strengths, drive social change through awareness and education, and create connected communities, creating value for all.
Rebekah is a purpose-driven professional, who is a highly organised, task-orientated, active team member who uses collaboration, open communication and the pursuit of quality to guide business practices and event outcomes.
A skilled professional with over 15 years of experience across multiple sectors including higher education, health, community services and finance, Penny brings a wealth of expertise in research support, strategic management and organisational development to Carrie’s Place.
Having spent the majority of her career in the health and higher education sector, Penny joined Carrie’s Place in 2022 where she guided the organisations through the Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES) national accreditation process; offering senior-level strategic and administrative support. More recently Penny specialises in managing Carrie’s Place grant writing and organisational capacity building process. Her extensive experience in both research and operational leadership allows her to provide high-level insights into organisational strategy and strategic management.
Penny holds qualifications in health and business management, with a Master of Public Health, B of Nursing and B of Business. She began her career as a registered nurse, a foundation that has informed her ongoing work in public health and community services.
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