Staff

Isabelle took up the position at Bowden Brompton in August 2002 and after a settling in period and in consultation with the Management Committee, decided that one of her first priorities was to get some work done on the building and grounds in order to present the community with an upgraded facility which would not only attract greater community participation but would be able to accommodate the increasing need for more activities and services. With a grant from Community Benefit SA and a partnership with Jobs Statewide, a renovation project was embarked upon which would see vital new spaces developed, including a computing suite, a function room, a children's room and two extra offices. The Community Group is now in a better position to move forward with a new enthusiasm and vision.

Jayne Stephens - Administration

Jayne joined the organisation as a tutor in 2002 and has held various roles within the Community Centre until applying for the position of Admin Officer in July 2004.

Jayne brings with her a wealth of experience after working for many years with AMP. Her office skills were immediately apparent as she transformed the office into a professional workplace.

Jayne always has a smile and is willing to help out with every task - no matter how demanding that may be.

She is also a keen gardener who keeps our roses in tip top condition.

CRISTIE TASSONE

Volunteer Bus Driver

When one of our Bus Drivers was unable to continue driving, Cristie quickly stepped in and volunteered. She now drives the Circle of Friends group once a week for their outing and lunch.

Her positive interaction with the participants turned the group into a real "Friendship" group where the participants not only arrived for the group each week but helped each other after hours also.

Lois Cox - Administration and Volunteer

Lois has been involved with the Community Centre since 1999.

She first came to the Centre on a 'Work for the Dole' project working as an office assistant on the front desk.

After studying massage therapy, Lois took up the opportunity to rent an office at the Centre and provide a massage service to the local community.

Recently she has injured her knee and had surgery - so massage is on the back burner for a while. Lois now looks after the administration on Tuesday and Thursday each week.

The Bowden Brompton Community Group is supported by the following organisations:

Department of Families and Communities

Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Supported Accomodation Assistance Program

Community Benefit SA

Variety SA

Sharon Ferguson (Fergie) Administration

Fergie began working at the Centre in July 2008

She is a registered JP and has worked as a information and records managment officer for Normandy Exploration & Mining.

She has brought with her organisational skills and a great personality.

Fergie has enbarked her new role and is looking forward to her time at Bowden Brompton She works each afternoon from 1.00 - 5.00pm

Paul Svingos - Committee Member, Computing Tutor & Volunteer

Paul has been working as a volunteer at the Community Centre since 1997.

He has been involved in many ways, as management committee member and in recent years Chairperson of the Community Group.

However his most enduring role has been as computing tutor for those who need help with various computing tasks and software.

Paul has given of his time freely up until this year, however he now shares his time between volunteering, helping with the management of his housing co-op. Paul recently finished his Honours Degree, Flinders University.

Vicki Johnson - Artist - Tutor - Volunteer

Vicki has lived in the local community for over 20 years. She has been involved in many artistic projects in the community - mainly she has been responsible for painting several stobie poles in the area and being a member of the group who did mosaics on quite a few planters on Hawker Street, and other various areas.

Vicki has the title of "Artist in Residence" and has used her amazing talents to decorate several areas within the community centre with amazing patterns and designs. Vicki also teaches the mosaic program at the Centre, and is committed to getting the community more involved with what happens at the Centre.

Bill Peterson

Housing Manager

Bill Peterson started working with the Bowden Brompton Community Group Inc. in January 2006.

Having worked at various organisations which deal directly with housing and other issues, Bill brought a wealth of experience to the position and extended the services we provide.

Bill has created support strategies to ensure his clients have the opportunities to explore, gain and maintain appropriate long term independant accomodation when they leave our service.

Bill is a dedicated and energetic member of the Bowden Brompton Community Group Team.

We have now won funding from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to work with Humanitarian Refugees to help them obtain appropriate and affordable accomodation, which has added a new staff member to the Group and we have also taken over the managment of the Bowden Brompton Community Garden which has 50 community members growing their own vegatables.

Cathy Bromley

Finance

Cathy joined the Bowden Brompton Community Group as Finance Officer in April 2007.

Having managed her own business, plus having a husband who is an accountant, Cathy had all the necessary skills and experience to manage the finances of the organisation.

Cathy is looking forward to a rewarding association with the Bowden Brompton Community Group over the next few years.

Sukhwinder Singh - Private Rental Liaison Officer

Suhkwinder is the newest member of staff and has joined us as part of our Housing Project with Refugees.
Sukhwinder is from India and has been studying in Adelaide. He completed his placement with us, working in the project before applying for and successfully winning the position offered. .
Sukhwinder is committed to helping our humanitarian refugees get appropriate housing and assistance with other issues.
He is enjoying his new position and would like to add to his experiences in the future.