Meet Our Team

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The TIF team provides services to the community from the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri-Willam Clan, the Woiwurrung Wurundjeri peoples, the Ngaruk-Willam clan of the Boon Wurrung people, all part of the Kulin Nation as well as from the unceded lands of the Whadjuk Noongar People

We pay our respects to their ancestors and elders of the past, the present.

Where we work and live, always was, and always will be lands of First Nations Australians.

Who’s lands are we on?

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At the heart of everything we do is a passionate, dedicated team that’s here to cheer you on every step of the way. Each member brings their unique skills, experience, and heart to our work, and we’re all united by one goal: to help you thrive. Whether you're seeking support, guidance, or simply a listening ear, rest assured that you have a whole team rooting for you, ready to walk alongside you on your journey. We believe in you, and we’re here to help you be your favourite self.

Our Incredible participant support team will support you to connect in with the TIF team

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Ruhee (she/her)

Practice and Operations Manager

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Grace (she/her)

Participant Support Team Member
and Design

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Our compassionate therapeutic team who will support you through your journey to healing

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Manisha (they/she)

Senior Psychotherapist

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Anirudh (they/them)

MPP Counsellor

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Lauren (she/her)

Counsellor

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Grat (they/he)

Therapeutic DnD Group Dungeon Master

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Our dedicated supervision team to help support you with your development

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Patrick (he/him)

Social Work Supervisor

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Sam (he/him)

Social Work Supervisor

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Our financial support team

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Erin (he/him)

Financial Support Team Member

Our four-legged support team

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Raya (she/her)

Joy Support Consultant

Our amazing volunteers who support us to support you

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Elodiea (they/them)

TIF Volunteer

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Mikhael (he/they)

MPP Advisory Board Member

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Michelle (she/they)

TIF Volunteer

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Hanada (she/her)

Volunteer Events Coordinator

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Our Board of Directors

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Mishma (they/them)

Chairperson

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Niharika (she/her)

Board Director

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Khayshie (she/her)

Board Director

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Arjun (he/him)

Board Director