Meet our team of youth workers and see the difference they make in young people's lives and for the wider community.
Amy oversees our social media and website, facilitates the Maroondah Youth Wellbeing Advocates program, and together with Knox and Yarra Ranges Council, coordinates the Outer East Youth Service Provider Network.
A mother to two righteous little people, Amy is a social justice warrior that can speak Portuguese, collects op-shop treasures, loves to garden, adventuring on bush walks, and enjoys live music.
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Chantal oversees our Maroondah’s L2P program, matching eligible young people with a volunteer driver and a practice vehicle to support them to get their licence. She also supports the smooth running of youth programs and activities.
A proud dog rescuer, Chantal is a kind and nurturing soul who loves being active, learning about the mind and body, doing some DIY, or spending time in the garden.
Chantal's top strengths are:
Heather’s job involves developing strategies to guide Council’s work with children and young people.
As one of the longest standing members of the team, Heather manages many different projects that help to ensure that the team is not only heading in the right direction, but it’s meeting the needs of the community.
Heather's top strengths are:
Kater oversees the FReeZA program and supports MYPride and SAGE, and is available for catch-ups with young people via referral to our Youth Support Service.
Proudly neurodiverse and passionate about equality, Kater loves hearing what people are passionate about, playing board games, learning the drums, and spending time with her assistance dog Aang (after Avatar the Last Airbender)!
Kater's top strengths are:
Marcus oversees the drop-in program EV’s Hangout, coordinates art opportunities for young people, and is available for catch-ups with young people via referral to our Youth Support Service.
When he is not at work, you will find Marcus watching movies, playing videogames, listening to music, or designing movie posters for independent filmmakers.
Marcus' top strengths are:
Nat oversees the Youth and Childrens Services team and supports the team to achieve positive outcomes for young people, children and families.
Nat is a kind, warm and approachable human who always makes people feel safe and heard. She has two young people of her own that she loves to spend time with seeing live music and shows, going on adventures and visiting places that they haven’t been before.
Nat’s top strengths are:
Rachelle oversees our youth services and programs, supporting the team to achieve great outcomes. Rachelle also leads the SWAT wellbeing & leadership program for year 10 students.
A connoisseur of donuts, you will find Rachelle hiking a mountain, listening to a murder mystery podcast, or finding a new way to challenge herself.
Rachelle's top strengths are:
Rebecca (Bec) co-leads the Maroondah Youth Wellbeing Advocates Program, a platform for youth voice. She also supports the SWAT wellbeing & leadership program for year 10 students, and is available for catch-ups via referral for young people to our Youth Support Service.
A seasoned world traveller and lover of food, Bec loves to cook recipes from different cultures, create stained glass masterpieces, and go to live music shows.
Bec’s top strengths are:
Sarah provides support to schools in Maroondah to keep their students engaged in education and learning and to connect schools, students and families to services in the community.
A Community Services sector veteran of nearly two decades, Sarah is passionate about education, Lego, dinosaurs, the solar system and the bush.
Sarah's top strengths are:
Shannon oversees our Sage and MyPride programs for LGBTQIA+ young people.
A self-described passionate weirdo, Shannon is always looking for new experiences. You can find them using their wild creativity in a variety of ways, enjoying arthouse films, spending time in the water, and advocating for others.
Shannon’s top strengths are:
See all our contact details, or call us during business hours Monday to Friday on 9294 5704 or email us on youth@maroondah.vic.gov.au.
9294 5704 (Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm)
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