​CONNECT offices are located in Lismore and Tweed Heads. Our staff have vast knowledge, are local and are familiar with the community needs in which they work and live.

​Executive Support Team:

Melissa Hughes - Chief Executive Officer

Peter Skaines - Executive Director/Manager - Administration Services

Indigenous Youth Employment Team:

Margaret Hughes - Program Manager

Ian Geyer - Aboriginal Youth Project Officer - Woodenbong 

Jenny Morgan - Youth Project Officer

Joanne Randall - Aboriginal Youth Project Officer - Clarence Valley

Paul Dooner - Aboriginal Youth Project Officer - Lismore and Casino

Work It Out Team:

Sue Ryan - Program Manager

Allison Lonsdale - Youth Support Coordinator

Jenny Morgan - Youth Support Coordinator

Sarah O'Neill - Youth Support Administrative Assistant

​Work Placement Team:

Kate Fewtrell - Program Manager

Allison Lonsdale - Work Placement Coordinator

Donna Barker - Work Placement Coordinator

Gabby Sambuari-Jay - Administration Assistant

Jacqui Brenton - Team Leader - Work Placement

Jacqui Payne - Work Placement Officer

Lisa McCabe - Work Placement Coordinator

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