Creating generational change

Pam has dedicated 15 years to volunteering, offering unwavering support to individuals and families in need. Specialising in victim support, she has worked tirelessly to provide clothing, connect families with housing and food services, and rally the surrounding community to lend a helping hand. Her efforts have created a network of care and kindness that uplifts everyone involved.

Mel Palmer is a devoted mother of three children who has faced significant challenges with strength and resilience. Despite a long and difficult journey, she has remained focused on supporting her family and helping others in similar situations. She is a role model for courage and determination, working tirelessly to provide a safe and loving home for her children.

Andrea May is the CEO and Founder of TEACH Services, a nonprofit organisation that supports survivors of domestic violence. With a background in education within South Australia, Andrea brings a deep-rooted commitment to community service and a passion for empowering others.

Elizabeth Crawley is a kind and hardworking volunteer who has made a big difference in her community. She created “Bags for Blokes”, providing homeless men with personal hygiene items to restore their dignity and pride.

As founder of not for profit organisation Treasure Boxes Inc. established in 2015 Rikki Cooke wears many hats to support the organisation's mission to give material aid to vulnerable South Australian babies and children.

Margaret (‘Marg’), at the very young age of early 70’s, has progressed through our ranks to become one of our most effective CAs in the Team. She is now our third most senior CA working a minimum of 3 days a week, 9-4, and is much loved and appreciated by the rest of our Team and respected and adored by our clients

Pam is an empath with a huge heart. She assists directly and indirectly (referring some people to specific services), anyone in need of help. That can range from someone needing advice, homeless person needing toiletries and clothes, women & children leaving a DV situation, someone in the community needing food.

Congratulations to Colleen Hanlon, our 2019 Hunt for a Hero Award winner, recognised for her unwavering dedication and quiet leadership that truly made a difference. A proud grandmother, Colleen brings warmth, wisdom and care into everything she does – whether supporting her team or spending time with her beloved grandkids.

Pam is an empath with a huge heart. She assists directly and indirectly (referring some people to specific services), anyone in need of help. That can range from someone needing advice, homeless person needing toiletries and clothes, women & children leaving a DV situation, someone in the community needing food.

Melanie works constantly to promote the organisation and its support services. Melanie is the driving force behind the organisation. Melanie is a compassionate, selfless and driven human being, who leads from the front and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty! Melanie cares so deeply about the well-being of everyone around her and is adamant that no person should ever go without basic home resources, social interaction or self respect.

Gillian Lewis has been a driving force behind Pay Your Respects, using her deep empathy and determination to create a powerful platform that honours the lives lost to family and domestic violence. As co-founder, her work has brought national attention to the human cost of FDV, giving voice to victims and sparking important conversations about prevention and remembrance.

Rachel Zaltron has transformed the lives of thousands of vulnerable children through her charity, Backpacks for Kids. By providing essential items in moments of crisis, she’s offered not just practical support but a sense of dignity, safety, and hope to children entering emergency care due to family and domestic violence.