OUr past heroes
Amazing people changing the shape of our commmunity

Pam Aulich
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
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
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
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.

Marg McClure
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

Maria Thing

Pam Aulich
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.

Collleen Hanlon
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 Aulich
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 Tate
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
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
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.

Judy Martin
Being a winner in the Hunt for a Hero journey is more than just recognition — it’s a powerful reminder that everyday actions can create extraordinary ripples.
It reflects not only personal grit and kindness but also the shared values that bind a community together.
Each win celebrates not just the individual, but the collective spirit that lifts others, inspires connection, and shows what’s possible when we support each other.
In this way, every winner becomes a symbol of what we all strive for — a better, more united world.
Recognition is one of the most powerful forces in human connection — it validates effort, fuels confidence, and inspires continued growth.
When we take the time to acknowledge someone’s contribution, we not only uplift the individual but also strengthen the culture around them, creating a ripple effect of motivation, belonging, and purpose.