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.
KATE SESELJA
Voices for Gambling Reform Manager
For the past 10 years Kate Seselja has passionately contributed in the areas of Advocacy for Gambling Reform and also in various roles in the mental health and recovery space.
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.
JOCELYN EDGE
Finance Officer
With an Associate Diploma in Business (Accounting), BAS Agent qualifications, and Diploma of Business (Governance).
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.
ANNA BARDSLEY
Voices for Gambling Reform Coordinator
Anna describes herself as an 'accidental advocate', having come to work with the Alliance through her own experience of gambling harm.
REBECCA PATERSON
Councils and Supporters Coordinator
Rebecca has a deep understanding of local government and the impacts of gambling harm at a local level.
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.
CLAIRE CONNELL
Network and Funding Developer
Joining us in the role of Network and Funding Developer in May 2022, and with lived experience of gambling harm as an affected other, Claire is working collaboratively with the AGR Team, trusts, foundations and government to enhance our reach across Australia.

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.

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.