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Meet Our Team Members

MARTIN THOMAS

Chief Executive Officer

Martin has extensive experience in the media and in the for purpose sector. He has held senior media, advocacy and policy roles with World Vision Australia/International, Mission Australia and UNICEF Australia. Martin was also CEO of Habitat for Humanity Australia.

CHERYL GRATION

Office Manager

Cheryl is the Executive Assistant to the CEO and is responsible for providing high level administrative support to the CEO and Board of Directors.

MADDY THORPE

Social Media and Content Co-ordinator

Maddy graduated as an Osteopath with Distinction from RMIT University in 2016. Maddy is kind, caring and passionate.

REV TIM COSTELLO

Chief Advocate

Tim is one of Australia’s most respected community leaders and a sought after voice on social justice issues, leadership and ethics.

REBECCA PATERSON

Director of Policy, Leadership Councils and Government Engagement 

Rebecca has a deep understanding of local government and the impacts of gambling harm at a local level.

NICK NGUYEN

Technical and Website Support

Nick has been working in creative fields for over 14 years, engaging with many groups including not-for-profit organisations, private companies and government departments both in Canberra and nationally.

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