Meet Our Team Members

CAROL BENNETT

CEO

Over the last two decades, Carol has worked at senior executive levels in national health and aged care organisations and has served on national and international boards and advisory groups.

ROSE O'LEARY

Advocacy and Policy Lead

Rose joined the Alliance in 2021 as the Victorian Campaigner after three years at the Victorian Local Governance Association working on gambling harm prevention in local communities.

TARA COFFIN-HARROLD

Executive Assistant

Running an administration business since 2014, Tara brings a wealth of office management and administration experience in both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors.

REV TIM COSTELLO

Chief Advocate

Tim is one of Australia’s most respected community leaders and a sought after voice on social justice issues, leadership and ethics.

REBECCA PATERSON

Councils and Supporters Manager

Rebecca has a deep understanding of local government and the impacts of gambling harm at a local level.

JOCELYN EDGE

Finance Officer

With an Associate Diploma in Business (Accounting), BAS Agent qualifications, and Diploma of Business (Governance).

MADDY THORPE

Social Media and Content Co-ordinator

Maddy graduated as an Osteopath with Distinction from RMIT University in 2016. Maddy is kind, caring and passionate.

NICK NGUYEN

Technical and Website Support

Nick has been working in creative fields for over 14 years, engaging with many groups including not-for-profit organisations, private companies and government departments both in Canberra and nationally.

MARTIN THOMAS

Head of Communications

Martin has extensive experience in the media and in the for purpose sector. He has held senior media, advocacy and policy roles with World Vision Australia/International, Mission Australia and UNICEF Australia. Martin was also CEO of Habitat for Humanity Australia.