Staff and Management

Bachelor of Commerce

Matt has strong operational skills from the construction management sector but has also undertaken studies in relational and life coaching and counselling. Matt works closely with the clients on their day-to-day journey at Pindari.

Bachelor of Counselling , Diploma in Applied Social Science

Peter has over 11 years’ experience helping people in many areas of their lives and circumstances. He has spent the last 10 years helping people with addiction and life controlling issues. He has extensive experience with couples, relationship, mediation and reconciliation.

Peter has spent 10 years working in AOD Rehabilitation centres which enabled him to gain extensive experience in conflict management, healing of abuse, trauma, and facilitating people to rebuild their lives.

Masters of Counselling , Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Divinity, Graduate Diploma in Eductaion

Richard believes everyone can regain hope and restoration to live an enjoyable and fulfilling life. He uses his counselling skills to help people come to know their self-identity and develop resilience in life.

Richard completed his Masers in Counselling and has recently become a Supervisor of counsellors in Australia.

Richard helps clients experiencing the effects of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. He works holistically, encourages clients to build their self-identity. He aids healing to body, soul and spirit using appropriate modern therapies, prayer ministry skills and life experiences. He values the unique identity of the individual and their inherent strengths and qualities, resilience, and relationships, and has worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children, CALD clients, refugees and the homeless.

Diploma of Counselling , Lived Experience

The use of a person-centred approach provides a safe and non-judgemental environment for the client’s growth and well-being. As a qualified Counsellor and Chaplain I have 5 years experience working with individuals, couples, families and teens. I work with clients to discover realistic and achievable goals to empower them to reach successful outcomes. Areas like addictive behaviours, self-worth, relationships, life planning and reconciliation are some areas I have had the honour of seeing the client reach their desired change. I have experience working with people in mining (residential/FIFO), teens, families, staff in schools, men in rehabilitation felicities along with their families/friends. My passion is to see people reach their full potential.

Lived Experience

Shayne leads Pindari’s work therapy program, helping Residents develop responsibility, routine, and practical workplace skills. Shayne brings life experience and his ability to relay his journey to the men in the Pindari program. His strength and clear boundaries making him a valuable mentor and support worker to the Residents.

Lived Experience

Ben brings a wealthof life experience and his own recovery journey to the men in the Pindari program. He is able to speak directly into their lives understanding what they are going through. He is a valueable mentor and support worker to the Residents.

Bachelor of Science Hnrs Psychology, Cert III & IV in Fitness, Performance Nutrition Coach Level 1,2, Cert III in Community Services, Cert IV in Training & Assessment, Certified Life Coach, Certified NLP Practitioner, Lived experience

Lousie brings a wealth of experience to our team along with her own personal recovery journey. Louise is passionate about teaching our resdients how to maintain physical fitness and healthy nutrition. She believes it is vital that recovery incorporates these essential elements to bring about optimal mental, physical and spiritual health.

Clinical Psychiatrist

Our Consultant Psychiatrist brings a wealth of experience to our team. They utilise their strengths and extensive experience in the mental health sector to professioally assess and advise us to benefit our clients.