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Executive Leadership Team

Sue Ash2

Ms Sue Ash

Sue Ash holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of UnitingCare West. Sue began her career in the community services as a qualified Social Worker and has since worked in a diverse range of roles. She has worked for both State and Commonwealth government departments in WA and the ACT, both as a social worker and in executive positions. Sue has lectured in social work at Curtin University, Edith Cowan University and at TAFE, and has been Executive Director of Wanslea Family Services. More recently, as the Executive Officer of the WA Council of Social Services, Sue has been a leader in social and political analysis, policy development and advocacy on behalf of the community services sector. Sue has also been on a number of national Boards including being a foundation member of the Families Australia Board, President of the Association of Services Supporting Australian Families, President of WACOSS and Board member of both Child and Family Welfare Agencies Association and ACOSS. In 1999, Sue was a State Category winner and National Finalist of the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards. She is a member of Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).



Travis Boehm Web

Mr Travis Boehm

Travis Boehm currently holds the position of Executive Manager Corporate Services, covering the finances, information technology, administration systems and properties managed by the organisation. He brings to UnitingCare West experience from a broad range of organisations and companies in both the commercial and the not-for-profit sectors. This experience has been gained as a Commercial Manager and Business Analyst in organisations servicing the oil & gas and mining industries, both Chairperson and Financial Services Manager within non-government schools, and Financial Controller within the advertising and engineering industries. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Accounting and Corporate Administration, as well as various awards throughout his studies. Travis brings with him a wealth of experience gained in these roles, and a passion for the work of those in the not-for-profit sector.



Kim Brooklyn Website6

Ms Kim Brooklyn

Kim Brooklyn currently holds the position of Executive Manager, Community and Family Services. Kim has a Masters Degree in Psychology and has over 30 years’ experience in the provision of services to the community. Alongside her therapeutic work with clients and management of community service teams, Kim worked as a consultant delivering on a number of community engagement and organisational development/sustainability contracts; and contributed to state-wide service reviews and cultural audits for government, not-for-profit and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. She brings with her a passion for social justice and a deep commitment to actively engaging with individuals, families, communities and organisations to determine the most meaningful, socially sustainable and cost effective service/programs to best meet their needs.



David Cain Web

Mr David Cain

David Cain currently holds the position of Executive Manager Independent Living and Accommodation. He has held a range of management, policy and service delivery positions across government and the community sector. He has designed and managed programs in a range of areas including family and domestic violence, at risk parenting, therapeutic interventions and has worked extensively with men around issues of violence and abuse. More recently he has managed a range of projects to deliver reforms to the child protection system and also held policy responsibilities for mental health issues, alcohol and other drugs, at risk youth, family support, homelessness and a range of other areas. David holds a Bachelor of Social Work and has post graduate qualifications in management. He brings to the role a strong theoretical knowledge, change management experience and a commitment to strengthening services through partnerships and integration.



Renay Grech

Mr Renay Grech

Renay Grech currently holds the position of Executive General Manager (Services). He has worked in diverse government and non government service settings including child protection, residential care, disability, family violence and trauma recovery. His broad experience, including working with marginalised groups such as refugees and the disabled, has informed the development of new and innovative programs in the organisations he has worked within. Influenced by his background in child protection and advocacy, Renay is deeply committed to the protection of individual rights, the development of practice that reflects cutting edge service provision, ongoing public discussion, and systemic change. Renay holds bachelor degrees in Business and Social Work and a post graduate qualification in Counselling. He brings to the position a broad knowledge of the human service sector, an interest in human resource development, and a passion to provide clients with meaningful services.



Shelley Micale Web

Ms Shelley Micale

Shelley Micale currently holds the position of Executive Manager People Services which spans both UnitingCare West’s employed workforce and volunteers. Her professional human resource management experience has been developed over the last two decades in leadership roles spanning diverse sectors of resources, finance, professional services and not-for-profits both within Australia and overseas. Shelley has a bachelor degree in business, majoring in human resource management and industrial relations. She has considerable experience in change management, a focus on the importance of workplace health and safety as well as extensive knowledge of strategic and operational planning. Shelley brings to the position a broad knowledge of contemporary people management practices and a deep commitment to the not-for-profit ethos.



Ian Moore Web2

Mr Ian Moore

Ian Moore currently holds the position of Executive Manager Mental Health and Disability Services and has worked for over 20 years in human services in both the private and not for profit sectors. He has held diverse positions across the mental health, disability, out of home care and child protection fields and prior to this role held the position of Manager Intensive Family Services at UnitingCare West. Ian holds under and post graduate qualifications in Health and Social Welfare, the Social Sciences and Developmental Trauma and has a comprehensive portfolio of training. Ian brings to the role a deep rooted passion for social justice and the promotion of rights for those people who are most in need in our communities. He has extensive management experience and is committed to supporting staff with the tools they need to provide services to the community that lead the sector in terms of innovation, responsiveness and quality.



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Mr Robert Watson

Robert Watson currently holds the position of Mission Development Officer. Prior to taking up this role he was the Moderator of the Uniting Church in WA. Robert is a Member of, and a Lay Preacher with, the Uniting Church and a member of a range of church councils at the Congregational, Synod/Presbytery and Assembly levels. He has held positions as Deputy Executive Director of i.d.entity.wa (formerly Catholic Care); Director of Mofflyn Child and Family Care Services; Co-ordinator with Southcare; and Social Worker with the Catherine McAuley Centre. He has served on a number of government and non-government advisory and consultative bodies and committees, including having been a member of UnitingCare Australia's National Reference Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work qualification and has partially completed tertiary studies in divinity and business management. Robert brings to this position a range of relevant training and experience from within community services and the Uniting Church.