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 delivering services in ways that […]
Management Team
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 privilege of working with extraordinary […]
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 member to Relationship Matters. She […]
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 counselling).
Marney Bowden, Dispute Resolution Coordinator
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 sector, Marney enjoys applying her dispute resolution skills […]
Rashmi Baijnath, Finance Manager Corporate Services
Karen Iatrou, Executive Manager 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 programs and effective contract negotiations […]
Wendi Hobbins, Executive Manager Client Services
Wendi’s career includes over 20 years in executive management roles in the Victorian Community Health sector where she’s built a reputation as a collaborative and agile leader. Her experience spans clinical portfolios including medical, dental, nursing & allied health programs, disability and aged care, and drug & alcohol services. Wendi’s creative approach to strategic planning, […]
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.
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 Equity Statement that underpins the […]