Stevie is an educational and development psychologist and board approved clinical supervisor. Stevie has provided psychological support to the Illawarra community for the last decade, and has been working in management for the past 6 years, with a focus on clinical oversight and service delivery.

Stevie’s natural therapeutic style is relaxed, conversational and authentic, acknowledging that the person seeking support is the expert of their own experience. Stevie’s approach prioritises safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship and strives to help people feel seen and heard through genuine connection. Stevie is an approved handler for our facility dog, Cooper, and is trained to utilise Cooper within her therapy sessions.

Stevie’s areas of interest include using a neuroaffirming lens to support neurodiverse populations (particularly female and atypical presentations of autism); supporting those who have a history of trauma, attachment disruption and/or adverse life experiences; supervising and supporting the development of provisional and early career psychologists; and supporting those with anxiety presentations. While Stevie adapts and combines different approaches to suit the needs of each individual, her preferred modalities include Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Canine-assisted Psychotherapy.

Esther is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board-approved supervisor with more than 10years of clinical, research, and evaluation experience. In previous clinical and research management roles, she has successfully supported teams with a strong leadership marked by empathy, authenticity, and accountability.

Esther brings exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills from the clinical space and reflexive project management skills from the research space to support teams in enhancing culture and achieving strategic objectives. Esther’s role at FSA works alongside Health & Wellbeing management and teams to co-create efficient, user friendly processes and protocols that enable staff to feel supported, effective, and purposeful in their job.

Chelsea joined FSA’s People & Culture team in early 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) and is currently completing a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

With a strong background in operational management and workforce support, Chelsea is dedicated to enhancing employee experience and fostering positive workplace cultures. She is committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and engaging work environment, and leverages technology to streamline processes and improve organisational efficiency.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, Chelsea brings a practical, people-centric approach that contributes to organisational growth while supporting employee wellbeing.

Jo is a child and family services leader with 15+ years’ experience supporting children, young people, and families to improve wellbeing and relationships. She specialises in early intervention, trauma-informed practice, parenting support, and building family capacity.

Jo has worked across community services, education, and family programs, with strengths in case management, program delivery, leadership, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is completing a Diploma of Counselling.

Known for her warm, collaborative style, Jo focuses on strengths-based, practical approaches that build resilience and create safe, positive outcomes for families.

With over 12 years working at FSA, Fiona previously enjoyed a career in supporting community service organisations including Community Health Access and Referral Centre, Darcy House, Cringila HACC Centre and Citylife Community Initiatives.

Fiona obtained a Diploma of Community Services in 2007. She has coordinated a local community kitchen for 12 years and worked in community development programs in Vietnam. Fiona has been a part of the FSA Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) service stream and the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) Program since its inception in 2010.

As a grandmother, Fiona holds strong family values and is passionate about supporting women and children to reach their best potential after experiencing domestic family violence.

Brooke has enjoyed a 25+ year career in the Child and Family sector, with more than 13 of those years spent as part of the FSA team.

Holding Bachelor’s degrees in Behavioural Science and Early Childhood Education, along with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling, Brooke brings a strong blend of clinical knowledge, leadership, and practical experience to her role as Program Manager of the Families Together Program and the Drugs & Alcohol in Pregnancy & Parenting Program (DAPPS). 

With extensive experience across the Child Protection sector, Brooke is passionate about building programs and teams that create lasting change for children and families. She believes that meaningful outcomes are achieved through strong relationships, reflective practice, and a genuine commitment to walking alongside families with compassion, curiosity and hope. 

As a mother herself, Brooke understands the importance of looking after your own wellbeing in order to support others. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find her swimming in the ocean, hitting the gym, spending time with her children, or catching up with friends over coffee.

Holding a Diploma in Leadership and Management, Advanced Diploma of Community and Human Services, Diploma of Leadership, Cert IV in Frontline Management and Community Services and Cert III in Business; Jodie has enjoyed a stellar career of more than 20years in multi-disciplinary disability, employment, training and community services not limited to FSA, Sarina Russo and Community Solutions Group (Endeavour Foundations).

Jodie’s commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has included further training in Project Management, Leadership to Promote Team Effectiveness and Performance, Business Development for Specialist Consultants, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid.

Jodie continues to support FSA staff and community to achieve life goals and is a passionate leader and whole-of-team support in continuous improvement.

Sara is an accomplished and forward-thinking finance leader with more than 11 years of international experience across Mongolia, Hong Kong SAR, and Australia. She brings a strong track record in financial management, operational leadership, and corporate governance, underpinned by a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) from the University of Wollongong. Currently progressing through the CPA program, Sara continues to deepen her technical expertise while sharpening her strategic and commercial acumen.

Her experience includes significant contributions to international development, particularly through her work on two Asian Development Bank–funded initiatives: the Integrated Livelihoods Improvement Program in rural communities and the Supporting the Credit Guarantee System for Economic Diversification and Employment project. In these roles, she demonstrated her ability to manage complex financial environments, strengthen governance frameworks, and support the effective delivery and oversight of large-scale programs.

In addition, Sara has experience in Environmental, Social and Governance due diligence and consulting, where she has supported organisations to enhance compliance, risk management, and sustainability reporting frameworks.