Who We Are

Christine Ryan
christine (@) nesst.org.au
Christine Ryan has worked in community aged care for over 20 years, in sector support and service provision. Christine holds qualifications in business, community services, auditing, and training.

Paul Tracey
paul (@) nesst.org.au
Paul Tracey has a Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training, an Associate Degree in Further Education and Training, a Diploma of Community Services Coordination and a Certificate IV Training and Assessment. Paul has extensive experience in adult education, project management and community capacity building.

Wendy Allingham
wendy (@) nesst.org.au
Wendy Allingham has over 32 years’ experience in Accounts and Payroll management, and has a Certificate IV qualification in Alcohol and other Drugs. Wendy is a local lady, growing up in a rural setting in the New England and brings to a broad range of skills and experiences to her role with NESST. Wendy oversees and manages a wonderful group of Volunteers who visit local residents, in residential Aged Care facilities. This program, is funded under the Dept. of Health, Community Visitors Scheme and has been building momentum, over the last 18 months throughout our region. If you are interested in joining the Volunteers that visit the isolated and elderly, please get in touch with Wendy, she’ll be only too happy to get you started.
Board of Management
Our organisation operates under a Board of Management drawn from across the Local Planning Area (LPA). The Board is a highly skilled group of people all of whom are, or have been, involved in the community care sector. We currently have eight board members. Our Board includes other Regional Service Providers, the CEO of an Aboriginal organisation, an Aboriginal community member, and a carer.
Chairperson – Margaret Lenord
Vice Chairperson – Debbie McCowen
Treasurer – Karen Kermode
Secretary and Supervision – Julia McCosker
Committee members:
Stephen Bell
Erin Mercer
Susie Dunne