Organisational Structure

The Centre is an Incorporated Association & Charity registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria and the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC).
The organisation is governed by a Board of Management in accordance with our constitution and is accountable to our members who come from the North & West Melbourne Community where we operate.
The Board of Management which meets monthly currently consists of 9 members. Current Board Members are:

Karl Hessian – Chair
Lorna Hannan – Deputy Chair
Kay Oke – Secretary
Gary Dowling – Treasurer
William Liddy – Director
Kathleen McPherson – Director
Ben O’Connor – Director
Kate Ritchie – Director
Tom Seddon – Director

The Centre is run by a dedicated team of paid staff and volunteers lead by Centre Director Mr Ariel Valent and three senior staff.

Click here to view the Centres Organizational Chart