Our people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working side by side.
We are united together to create outcomes that improve lifestyles and create healing.
Our Team
Our team consists of professionals with extensive experience across a broad range of sectors. We pride ourselves on our cultural sensitivity and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal experts within the health and education fields.
By collaborating with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal specialists in childcare and health, we ensure our staff receive continuous professional training. This approach allows us to effectively deliver Gunawirra’s programs to the highest possible standard.
Sonia White
CEO
Gunawirra
Tshinta Morris
Program Manager - Barkindji / Gamilaroi
Gunawirra
Jessica Grace
Social Worker - Dharug
Gunawirra
Jacinta Fabar
YAMP Group Facilitator - Wiradjuri
Gunawirra
Maryann Kennedy
Art Therapist
Gunawirra
Holly Masters
Speech Therapist
Gunawirra
Susan Kath
Nutritionist
GunawirraIngrid Hartmaan
Art Therapist
Gunawirra
Jane Betts
Administration Volunteer
GunawirraBegona Pretorius
Art Therapist
Gunawirra
Uncle John Kelly
Journey of Learning Facilitator - Dunghutti
Gunawirra
Niva Shrestha
Researcher
Gunawirra
Susanne Wyatt
Chairperson - Kamilaroi
Susanne (Sue) Wyatt is a proud Kamilaroi woman. Susanne had worked in the Financial Services Sector for 36years.
Susanne has gained a Graduate of Bachelor of Social Work at the Australian Catholic University.
Susanne is a strong advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ right to self-determination. Susanne is passionate for all Aboriginal people, families and communities to have access to their culture, acceptable standard of housing, living conditions and clothing.
Susanne is committed for all Aboriginal children to live free from discrimination and to have access to all the tools and support they require to live happy life.
Timothy Bunker
Director
Tim is a non-Indigenous lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Sydney, where he specialises in commercial litigation, regulatory investigations and corporate governance. Tim is a passionate supporter of Indigenous rights and reconciliation, having acted for a number of Aboriginal Land Councils across NSW and Queensland on a pro bono basis.
Tim is a member of Corrs’ Reconciliation Action Plan Committee and has worked with indigenous interns as part of the CareerTrackers program.
Outside of work Tim loves to go camping, play the banjo and basketball.
Katrina Ikonomou
Director - Dharug
Katrina is a proud Dharug social worker with a strong social conscience. Her journey with Gunawirra began as a student undertaking a social work placement to then join Gunawirra facilitating the Yarning Aboriginal Mothers Programme (YAMP). Katrina advanced to the position of clinical manager, developing the Clinic on Country programme and shape the clinical services to operate through a holistic and culturally focused lens. Although she has moved on from her role, Katrina remains connected with Gunawirra by serving on the board as a director. Katrina’s experience has given her a deep understanding of the needs of the Aboriginal communities Gunawirra supports, which is key in guiding Gunawirra’s strategic direction.
Marina Korneeva
Director
Marina is a non-Indigenous finance professional with multi-national experience having worked in Australia, Europe, North America and the Pacific in various finance leadership roles in leading FMCGs, as well as NFP, over 19 years. She brings her extensive finance and governance expertise to the Gunawirra Board.
Marina is passionate about several social causes. Being a mother herself, one of these passions is children’s education and ensuring all children have the opportunity to have the best start in life and access to the right resources.
Your donation will help us to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island mothers and children.
