Mirabel & its People

Many people have been touched by the vision and passion of Mirabel and have given of themselves to make Mirabel the unique and innovative foundation that it is today.

Founding Members:

Jane Rowe, Peter Bucci, Donald Mack, Spencer P. Jones, Suzy Walker, Rebecca Barnard, Simon Northeast, Chris Thompson, Melinda Walker, Jay Jordens, Paul Stewart, Michael Pavlich

Patrons:

Deborah Conway, Hon John Fogarty, Barbara Holborow, Shane Jacobson, Jeff McMullen

Ambassadors:

Dr Patch Adams, Rebecca Barnard, Jimmy Barnes, Raimond Gaita, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Hirst, Ella Hooper, Jennifer Keyte, Robert Mascara, Ben Mendelsohn, Mikey Robins, Rhys Wakefield, Tim Watson

Board of Management:

The management structure of Mirabel involves a Board of Management who control and manage the business and affairs of the foundation. All positions on the Board of Management are honorary positions. The Board of Management consists of an influential, accomplished and committed group of professionals who use their skills and expertise to oversee and progress the foundation.

The current Board of Management are:

• Judith Pettitt - Chair
• Michael Schneider – Treasurer
• Lena Hamilton – Secretary
• James Flintoft
• Ben Dortimer
• Domenic Capomolla
• Jane Rowe

Staff Team:

Mirabel chooses to maintain a small, highly-skilled team of professionals with a diverse range of experience and education. Each team member is self-motivated, takes initiative and is passionate about the rights of children.

• Jane Rowe - Founder/CEO
• Nicole Patton - Manager Kinship Care and Research
• Elizabeth McCrea - Advocacy and Family Support
• Natalie Ryan - Youth Support and NSW Coordinator
• Joanna Francis - Family Support Coordinator (maternity leave) 
• Cassie Couper - Kinship Family and Child Support
• Angelina Keskerides - Family Support
• Isabella Di Mattia - Children's Programs Coordinator
• Janine Pezzotti - Mirabel House and Respite Program
• Miranda Purchase - Recreation Programs
• Daniel Clohesy - Boys Groups and Recreation Program
• Vaughn McCarthy - Youth Programs Coordinator
• Julz Grover - Recreation and Youth Support
• Chloe McCarthy - Child and Youth Support
• Amanda Gilbert - The Mirabel Collection
• Alexandra Cordukes - NSW Community Development
• Lena Hamilton - Accounts Manager
• Deb Ambrose - Assistant to CEO
• Janette Fussell - Administration Assistant
• Cynthia Saladrigas - Reception and Program Support

Casual Staff:

Annie Blachly, Helen Grover, Charis McKittrick, Nick Taubert

Consultants:

Karen Efron, Marc Morris

Volunteers & Mentors:

Mirabel is forever grateful to its volunteers and mentors and their commitment and dedication to Mirabel children... Mirabel Events: , James Rowe, Chrissie Vincent Publicity. Artwork & Design: Vince Patton, oid Design Printing: Braemar Graphic Reproductions. Mirabel Children’s Programs & Activities: Katrina Andrews, Anthony Assaad, Tammy Beck, Libby Beeching, Luke Bell, Nicole Bell, Richard Biss, Olivia Blair, Scott Bradley, Alasdair Brown, Sally Bruce, Paul Butcher, Charelle Byrne, Flynn Caulfield, Tilly Clota, Ben Cooksey, Shane Cracknell, Geoff Craig, Jo De Bry, Johan De Bry, Annia Dear, Stuart Devlin, Jennifer Dolling, Rachael Dove, Chantelle Dowling, Kelsey Downing, Amanda Duggan, Jeremy Dunning, Dianne Eggins, Tristan Ellett, Cindy Ewing, Sarah Fairweather, Rod Fanner, Ruth Finlayson, Jillian Fitzgerald, David Frankel, Andrew Frost, Hersh Gandhi, Chris Gronow, Jason Hart, Will Hauser, Fiona Howell, Matt Howell, Michael Irons, Liesl Ischia, Katherine Jackson, Rob Jennings, Emily Johnson, Rob Johnston, Jehan Kanagasingham, Karen Kennedy, Bobbie Matthews, Leigh Matthews, Rhiannon McCormack, Ashley McLellan, Denise McMaster, Danielle McMinn, Luke Meikle, Serge Mendis, Jacqui Mithen, Joanna Morrison, Michael Muncaster, Brian O'Connell, Ashleigh Parker, Lynne Patterson, Gigi Reid, Rob Remedios, Yana Rimsh, Shane Robertson, Max Sassella, Chooi Chooi Siew, Richard Simpson, Stacey Smith, Carli Subel, Peta Sullivan, Sam Taubert, Alan Thompson, Genevieve Tole, Sarah Tonkin, Julia Valentini, Annissa Vaz, Bree Walton, Keagan Werner-Gibbings, Fiona White, Gabby White, Jason Williams, Marissa Williams, Angela Winneke, Elaine Wright, John Wright, Sam Yates, Susan Youngblood.The Mirabel Collection: Lauren Bialkower.

NSW Steering Committee:

Simon Jagot, Michael Traill, Peter Curry, Nic Halley, Gary Gerstle, Hal Herron, Guy and Nikki Hedley, Mal Matthews, Roslyn Miller, Patrick Allaway, Bianca White, Jane Shelton

Advisory Panel:

Stefano Boscaglia, Peter Chiodo, Tracee Hutchison, Ray Jennings, Lawrence Mooney, Pamela Reid, Robyn Szechtman, Julie White, Stuart Will

Auditors:

HLB Mann Judd

Bankers:

Australian & New Zealand Banking Group

Memberships:

CWAV
Families Australia
NCOSS
Advisory Board of CISS
Kinship Care Victoria