At Relationship Matters we are proud of the culture of collaboration, commitment to service and professional expertise our people bring to the organisation. Most importantly though, we are proud of the passion, dedication and care that each member of the Relationship Matter team offers every client who comes into our branches.
The Relationship Matter management team are dedicated to ensuring that every facet of the organisation, from IT systems to counselling, is operating to provide our clients with high quality professional relationship services that make a difference to them, their families, workplaces and the community.
Maya Avdibegovic OAM, Chief Executive Officer
Maya came to Australia in 1995 as a refugee from war-torn Bosnia. She worked in the family violence and multicultural sector for eight years as CEO of inTouch, Multicultural Centre against Family Violence. As a senior adviser at Family Safety Victoria, Maya led the development of Everybody Matters: Inclusion and […]
Karen Iatrou, Executive Director – Corporate Services
Karen Iatrou is the Executive Manager- Corporate Services at Relationship Matters and is responsible for the operating business infrastructure. Karen has extensive experience in financial, corporate governance, human resources, information technology, risk, compliance and administration. Karen has been involved in the start-up of several businesses and has instituted quality assurance […]
Wendi Hobbins, Executive Director – Clinical and Community Services
Wendi is a dynamic and strategic leader with over 25 years of executive experience across public health, government, and social services. She has led diverse clinical portfolios, including medical, counselling and allied health, as well as aged care, disability, family violence, and drug and alcohol services. Known for her collaborative […]
Jill Lane, Quality, Risk and Compliance Manager
Jill Lane has extensive experience across the health and community services sector. She has been a support practitioner, a manager of teams, programs, services and quality management systems. Jill, through her consultancy, accreditation and other work, has contributed to programmatic, organisational and sector development. Jill’s focus has always been on […]
Vicki Kyritsis, Strategic Communications and Business Development Manager
Vicki is a communications and business development specialist with experience in the not-for-profit sector. Her expertise in business development and communication skills enable her to build strong relationships with strategic partners and engage in meaningful ways. She has extensive experience in stakeholder relations managing complex environments and has had the […]
Rashmi Baijnath, Finance Manager Corporate Services
Dulguun Dashdondog, People, Culture & Wellbeing Coordinator
Dulguun is an experienced People, Culture and Wellbeing Coordinator. She has over 5 years of experience with a diverse background in working for organisations such as startups, not for profit and the private sector. Her background in talent acquisition, learning and development, and streamlining HR processes makes her a valuable […]
Tanya De Mel, Director Clinical Programs
Tanya De Mel has worked as a social worker within the sector for over 15 years. She has extensive experience in leadership and service delivery across several fields
Vivianne Watson, Manager West & North Region
Vivianne has extensive experience spanning 20+ years and has a breadth and diversity of experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams in leading, developing and implementing a complex range of highly diverse programs inclusive of victim services, family violence, family services, counselling, mental health, health promotion and academic research.
Adrian Harris, Regional Manager CBD & Southeast Region
Adrian has worked as a social worker and counsellor in the community sector for over 20 years. Adrian holds a clinical registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has been employed in both the private and public sector in various roles that include youth and community services to […]
Guy Penna, Family Violence Programs Manager
Guy has 11 years an experienced leader and practitioner in family violence prevention and counselling. He has extensive experience in managing programs and working with a range of stakeholders. Guy holds a BA, Graduate Certificate of Social Science in Male family Violence and Graduate Certificate in Male Family Violence (telephone […]
Marney Bowden, Dispute Resolution Manager
Marney Bowden is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Marney commenced her career as a Conciliator at the Ombudsman’s Office before moving into family law, and has been working in the mediation space for over 13 years. Working in both the private and public sectors, Marney enjoys applying her dispute resolution skills in different settings to improve communication, restore relationships, and coach parties with the skills to effectively manage and resolve their own conflict.
Shilpa Alla, Practice Manager for Client Services
Shilpa Alla is Professional Practice Manager with numerous years of experience in managing general practices to deliver high quality health care to patients and committed to delivering outstanding customer service by operating effectively across organisational and cultural boundaries.