Meet our team | The Benevolent Society

Dimi: Manager, Child, Youth & Family Services

Dimi does everything with compassion. Shaped by a challenging childhood, Dimi brings great depth and insight to her role to give hope to others that their futures can be brighter too.

Nick: Disability Connect Partner

Nick began his career in television production but was drawn to a role with more purpose and meaning. Now, Nick helps others live their life, their way in his role as a Disability Connect Partner.

Chela: Home Support Partner and Case Worker

Chela devotes herself wholeheartedly to two challenging yet rewarding roles at The Benevolent Society. She changes lives, futures, and communities – one person at a time.

Siavash: National Support Centre Manager

Trading law for social work, Siavash is now the Manager of The Benevolent Society’s National Support Centre. Siavash shares what it’s like to manage our frontline of support.

Tarsha: Senior Practitioner

Tarsha is a proud Kamilaroi woman - and Identified Senior Practitioner at the Benevolent Society , she shares why she’s fighting for her culture and her community.

Joe: Child & Family Practitioner

If there’s one word to describe Joelene, it’s resilient. If we could have another, it’d be determined.

Lillian: Child and Family Practitioner

Lillian plays a vital role working with families to keep them together and connected to their culture.

Gerry: Team Leader

The Benevolent Society’s Team Leader – Disability Services shares his 30-year journey in Community Services

Virginia: Behaviour Support Practitioner

My role at The Benevolent Society is amazingly rewarding. I love coming to work, each week is a new adventure.

Emily: Speech Pathologist

"I'm passionate about the work that I do but not to the point of taking myself too seriously. I care about using my skills to help our clients and their families."