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Our Leadership

Liberty’s leadership team is made up of passionate professionals in their fields.

Together we lead the way in offering a whole of family approach to recognise, respond and prevent domestic and family violence.

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Kelly Lamb

CEO

Kelly Lamb is a Gomeroi Woman whose ancestors are Gamilaraay people from Coolah and the Hunter Valley of NSW. 

Kelly is an experienced and dedicated leader who is committed to ensuring Liberty continues to provide effective, easily-accessible services to people in our local community affected by domestic and family violence.
Kelly is Deputy Chair and Director of DVNSW, the peak body for domestic and family violence in NSW.

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Prior to taking on the role of CEO in 2018, Kelly was a Board Member of the organisation for four years. Kelly has 15 years’ experience in community services, including in the disability services sector, and 30 years’ experience leading organisations in both the not-for-profit and corporate sectors.

Kelly has held several volunteer positions in her local community focused on supporting and celebrating women, including as past President of the Hastings Business Women’s Network, co-founder of the renowned annual International Women’s Day event, and co-designer of a women’s mentoring program.

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Brooke Maggs

People & Culture Manager | DFV Prevention Manager

Brooke Maggs is Liberty’s DFV Prevention Manager, where she leads the Everybody’s Business workplace program, partnering with businesses, government and community organisations to build safer, more respectful workplace cultures and strengthen responses to domestic and family violence. She also co-facilitates Liberty’s Respectful Relationships education program in local primary and high schools, supporting primary prevention through education settings.

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Brooke brings more than 20 years’ experience across corporate and not-for-profit sectors in leadership, coaching, training, and organisational development. She holds a Bachelor of Training and Development.

In her concurrent role as People & Culture Manager, Brooke provides strategic leadership of Liberty’s workforce capability, designing and embedding learning, development and support systems that enable a skilled, resilient, and values-aligned workforce. 

Brooke contributes to sector development through her involvement with DVNSW’s Sector Development Member Advisory Committee and the NSW Collaboration for the Prevention of Gender-based Violence.

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Jenna Sinclair

DFV Response Manager

Jenna is Liberty’s DFV Response Manager, leading a client centred team to deliver integrated, holistic support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. 

She builds strong relationships with community, service providers and partner organisations to strengthen local responses to DFV and leads engagement activities and key partnerships to further the organisations purpose.   

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Jenna has experience working in leadership roles with growing organisations across a number of sectors and is highly skilled in leading teams, guiding service delivery improvements, managing government contracts, and building strong stakeholder relationships. 

In her previous roles, Jenna has worked at both the strategic and operational levels of management and has built mutually-beneficial relationships with community, not for profit and Aboriginal organisations.

Jenna holds a CIV Business Administration (Human Resources), Diploma in Management, and CIV Training & Assessment. She is a founding member of the Luminosity Youth Summit and an active volunteer in the local community.

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Rebecca Farvis

Accommodation Manager

Beck is Liberty’s Accommodation Manager, leading the programs and teams across Crisis Accommodation and Transitional Housing. These service areas support and empower women experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness to attain and maintain safe accommodation.

Before stepping into this leadership role, Beck coordinated Liberty’s Transitional Housing program, bringing deep experience and a strong understanding of housing pathways and client support.

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She holds a BA (Hons) in Politics and Sociology from Southern Cross University and a Master of Social Work from Flinders University.

Prior to joining Liberty, Beck worked as a case worker with Vinnies at Hastings Accommodation Solutions for three years. She was also a co-founder of Port Outreach, which provides weekly free barbecues for people sleeping rough, and she continues to volunteer with the initiative 12 years on.

Beck is passionate about supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence to access safe, stable housing. She is equally committed to building strong partnerships across the community and service sector to improve outcomes for clients.

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Melanie Eadie

Compliance & Operations Manager

Mel is Liberty’s Compliance and Operations Manager, overseeing organisational compliance, policy and procedure development, and procurement.

Mel joined the Executive Leadership Team after previously leading Liberty’s Crisis Accommodation program and working within the Liberty Links mobile outreach service. Her background also includes frontline roles as a domestic and family violence support worker across Liberty’s outreach services and men’s programs.

With over 15 years’ experience in the corporate finance sector, Mel brings strong governance, operational, and financial expertise to her role. She has also volunteered with Lifeline, the Telegraph Point Community Association, and St Vincent de Paul.

Mel holds a CIV in Community Services, a Diploma of Community Services, and a CIV in Finance.

Our domestic and family violence team

Liberty team members share a common goal to create a community where women and children are empowered and safe from domestic and family violence.

It’s what drives our actions every day and it’s what makes Liberty a nurturing and purpose driven place to progress your career.
Liberty offers professional development opportunities to our team and ongoing mentorship.

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Brooke Pilbeam

Client Support Team Leader

Brooke is the Client Support Team Leader at Liberty, overseeing the Client Support team and programs delivered at Liberty Cottage..

With a Bachelor of Social Work and extensive experience in social services and client advocacy, she is committed to empowering individuals impacted by domestic and family violence.

Brooke leads her team to ensure every client receives the support, resources, and care they need to feel safe and regain control of their lives. Brooke brings strong skills in trauma-informed practice, service coordination and client centred support and is dedicated to strengthening Liberty’s role in the community. 

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Abby King

Crisis Accommodation Team Leader

Abby leads Liberty’s Crisis Accommodation, Galbaanbaa (‘Women’s Place’ in local Gathang language), and Djiyaganbaa (‘Sister Place’ in local Gathang language).

Abby previously worked in a youth residential home mentoring and caring for young adults. She has also worked in out-of-home care and the disability sector.

Abby holds a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and a CIV in Mental Health.

Our Board

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Catherine Vallentine 

Chair

Catherine is a solicitor and long time Port Macquarie resident, having raised her four children in Port. She has always maintained an active involvement in the community working at various times in childcare, aged care and in legal practice. She is passionate about social justice and the rights and welfare of women and children.

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She has in the past been a member of the Mid North Coast Women’s Health Advisory Group and was the Chairperson of the Advisory Board of the not-for-profit I-India Australia, which changed the lives of street children in India. Catherine worked for a period with the Women’s Legal Service in Sydney which saw her working closely with the Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme at various courts, assisting female victims of domestic violence.

She is also a qualified Pilates instructor and enjoys yoga, running on the beach and spending time with friends and family, especially her three grandchildren.

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Jacinta Spry

Deputy Chair

Dr Jacinta Spry is a General Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health and psychological medicine.

Jacinta moved to the region with her husband and two children and enjoys the relaxed coastal outdoor lifestyle of Port Macquarie.

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Working at a local medical centre, family planning clinic and correctional centre, Jacinta is constantly reminded of the social determinants of health and sees family violence as a major public health issue.

Serving on the Board of Liberty enables her to support her local community and empower clients to make positive changes for their future.

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Margaret Carey

Secretary

Margaret is a retired Certified Practising Accountant and is now engaged in studying for a post graduate certificate in Environmental Sustainability with UNE. She is active in LandCare programs in the local area and Kendall Community Garden.

Margaret has completed several volunteer accounting roles throughout the Asia-Pacific region with Australian Business Volunteers.

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In the past she has been on the Board of Guthrie House in Sydney that provides transitional residential programs for women exiting the criminal justice system with drug and alcohol abuse issues. She has also been volunteer treasurer for NSW Greens and Aidwatch, a small NGO monitoring government foreign aid expenditure.

For fun Margaret enjoys bushwalking both locally and further afield. She travels to some remote destinations although this has been curtailed during Covid times.

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Anne Modderno

Treasurer

Anne is an experienced managing director, general manager, project manager and civil engineer, having held key leadership roles in state and local government sectors, rail and civil construction industries.

Anne is a champion for safety, sustainability and diversity; and is active in her advocacy for increasing female participation in the rail industry and closing the gender pay gap.

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Anne is passionate about regional NSW and is proud to now reside in Port Macquarie after relocating here with her husband and two children 3 years ago. Anne has held Treasurer and Secretary positions for the Port Macquarie Community Preschool and has joined the Board of Liberty to continue her support of our local community.

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Julia Shearsby

Board

Julia is a Clinical Psychologist, working part time in her private practice. Prior to moving to Port Macquarie, Julia worked in Bankstown Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit and Community Mental Health Service for 15 years.

She also currently works part time as the Chaplain at Hastings Public School. Julia is the Secretary of the Mid North Coast Refugee Support Group, which supports a small group of Tamil refugees and aims to improve our country’s response to refugees.

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Julia supports the Shark Cage framework and considers family violence to be one of the key issues facing our society. In her clinical work, Julia has referred to Liberty many times when supporting women through family violence, and feels privileged to be able to contribute to the ongoing success of the service.

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Vanda Jarzabek

Board

Vanda has a Bachelor of Education degree and built a career in early childhood education. She was involved in the licensing of NSW Children’s Services and policy development for safe standards in childcare.

Moving to Port Macquarie in 2018, Vanda values close connections with family and friends. She enjoys sharing her passions for nature, live music, yoga, book club and travel.

Vanda believes education, women’s health and equal opportunity are central to the wellbeing of all communities. She values working with others towards Liberty’s goals.

Liberty Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Service
Phone: 02 6583 2155
22 Table St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
PO Box 431, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Email: [email protected]

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