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Our people
As a community-based organisation, our connectedness to Canberra and region, and our passion for social justice, defines our culture and values. Our people have rich and diverse backgrounds, knowledge and experiences that all come together to make a meaningful impact when it comes to achieving positive changes in people's lives.
Our executive team and program coordinators

Carmel Franklin
CEO

Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope
HR/Operations manager

Leasa Mayes
Financial Counselling coordinator

Agata Pukiewicz
Consumer Law principal solicitor

Natasha Gunther
Community Loans coordinator

Vicki Wood
Community Education coordinator
Our board

Elizabeth Grant
Care's Patron
AM Hon LLD Monash, PhC MPS

Andrew Freer
Chairperson
BEC LLB

Michael Miller
Secretary
BCom, CFPA

Philippa Prothero
Treasurer
BPsych (Hons) (ANU), PHD (ANU), GAICD, MAHRI

Susan Helyar
BSW (USyd) GAICD (Since February 2020)

Duncan Buchanan
BA (UniSA) GAICD

Nick Sedon
LLB (MELB) B Phil (Oxon) PHD (ANU)

Christian Mikula
BA, LLB (ANU)
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