Our people

SASS is privileged to be governed and staffed by a dedicated and committed team of people with a range of professional qualifications, skills and talents, who work hard to make the world a better place for our clients.

Our counselling staff are qualified social workers, psychologists and counsellors who are dedicated to assisting the recovery of adults and children who have experienced sexual assault and exploitation.

Organisational Chart

Board of Governance

  • Sue Williams (Chair)
  • Debra Rabe (Deputy Chair & Treasurer)
  • Kerry Degrassi (Co-Secretary)
  • Janine O’Neill (Co-Secretary)
  • David Franklin
  • Margaret Hunyady-Sutherland
  • Mike Stoddard 
  • Jandy Godfrey 

Chief Executive Officer

Elizabeth Little

Public Officer

Elizabeth Little

Staff

The Board and Chief Executive Officer are supported by the following staff:

Team Leaders

  • Sonya O'Beirne -
  • Fiona Jennison – Community Engagement
  • Heather Malham - Business Services

Intake and Assessment Workers

  • Tamara Gillies
  • Sandi Mackintosh
  • Sara Pane
  • Hannah Smith

Counsellors

  • Daniel Bahr
  • Lyndy Burt
  • Suna D'Eye
  • Dallas Hope
  • Mike Jillings
  • Sonya O'Bierne
  • Jeanette Steadman

Out-of-Hours Workers

  • Names withheld

Community Engagement

  • Fiona Jennison - Team Leader
  • Daniel Bahr
  • Mike Jillings

Business Services

  • Heather Malham - Team Leader
  • Keryn Skinner
  • Joanne Cowen
  • Therese Leaman
  • Tess Tilbury (webmistress)