Liberty’s leadership team is made up of passionate professionals in their fields.
Together we lead the way in offering a whole of family approach to recognise, respond and prevent domestic and family violence.
Kelly Lamb is a Gomeroi Woman whose ancestors are Gamilaraay people from Coolah and the Hunter Valley of NSW. Kelly is an experienced and dedicated leader who is committed to ensuring Liberty continues to provide effective, easily-accessible services to people in our local community affected by domestic and family violence.
Kelly is Deputy Chair and Director of DVNSW, the peak body for domestic and family violence in NSW.
Prior to taking on the role of CEO in 2018, Kelly was a Board Member of the organisation for four years. Kelly has 15 years’ experience in community services, including in the disability services sector, and 30 years’ experience leading organisations in both the not-for-profit and corporate sectors.
Kelly has held several volunteer positions in her local community focused on supporting and celebrating women, including as past President of the Hastings Business Women’s Network, co-founder of the renowned annual International Women’s Day event, and co-designer of a women’s mentoring program.
As Liberty’s DFV Prevention Manager, Brooke oversees the Everybody’s Business domestic and family violence workplace program, which delivers professional services and training to businesses, government agencies, and community organisations. She also co-facilitates Liberty’s Respectful Relationships education program in local primary and high schools.
Brooke has more than 18 years’ experience in leadership, coaching and training, and organisational and workforce development in both corporate and not-for-profit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Training and Development.
In her capacity as People & Culture Manager, Brooke leads the ongoing learning and development of Liberty’s staff.
Brooke is the Chair of the Port Macquarie Hastings Domestic Violence Committee and a member of DVNSW’s Sector Development Member Advisory Committee and the NSW Collaboration for Prevention of Gender-based Violence.
As the Accommodation Manager, Beck is responsible for programs and teams in Liberty’s Crisis Accommodation and Transitional Housing service delivery areas, which aim to support and empower women experiencing domestic and family violence and/or homelessness to attain and maintain safe accommodation. Previously, Beck coordinated Liberty’s Transitional Housing program.
Beck holds a BA (Hons) in Politics/Sociology from Southern Cross University and is currently finalising a Masters of Social work at Flinders University.
Prior to joining Liberty, Beck was a case worker with Vinnies at Hastings Accommodation Solutions for three years. Beck was a co-founder of Port Outreach, offering weekly free bbqs for rough sleepers and still volunteers 12 years on.
She is passionate about supporting women and children who have experienced domestic violence to access stable housing and committed to building partnerships with stakeholders and community to improve outcomes for clients.
As Liberty’s Compliance & Operations Manager, Mel oversees Liberty’s business operations related to compliance, policies and procedures, and procurement. Before joining the Executive Leadership Team, Mel was Liberty’s Crisis Accommodation Team Leader and worked in the Liberty Links mobile outreach service team.
Previously, Mel worked as a domestic and family violence support worker in Liberty’s outreach team and in our men’s programs.
With more than 15 years experience in the corporate finance sector, Mel has also volunteered for Lifeline, the Telegraph Point Community Association and St Vincent De Paul.
Mel holds a CIV in Community Services, DIP Community Services and CIV in Finance.
Michelle is a communications and community engagement specialist with 22 years’ experience consulting to a range of not-for-profit organisations and businesses on the Mid North Coast and in Sydney.
She draws on her expertise in public relations, stakeholder engagement, government relations and marketing to build a community of support for Liberty and to raise awareness of domestic violence through media and social media, community events and relationship building.
Michelle attained a Bachelor of Public Relations and Organisational Communications from Charles Sturt University in 2002 and was a Sessional Lecturer in Public Relations, Communications, Advertising and Events subjects at CSU in Port Macquarie.
She is an active member of the local community, having held committee positions with the Hastings Business Women’s Network, Coastal Warriors, and the annual International Women’s Day event.
Liberty team members share a common goal to create a community where women and children are empowered and safe from domestic and family violence.
It’s what drives our actions every day and it’s what makes Liberty a nurturing and purpose driven place to progress your career.
Liberty offers professional development opportunities to our team and ongoing mentorship.
As Liberty’s Senior DFV Practitioner, Kelly provides expert practice support to Liberty’s team of domestic and family violence professionals to enable best-practice, evidence-based responses to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. Previously, Kelly was Liberty’s Client Support Team Leader.
She has worked across a number of roles with Liberty over the past few years, delivering specialist domestic violence support in Community Partnerships and at Galbaanbaa Crisis Accommodation.
After completing her Bachelor of Social Work, Kelly has spent the last decade supporting children and youth through her various roles in childcare and education institutions.
Kelly’s social nature and sense of humour enable her to make meaningful connections with young people and as a result, Kelly was charged with delivering the youth wellbeing program at Nautilus College before taking on a Youth Employment role with Chess Connect.
Abby leads Liberty’s communal Crisis Accommodation, Galbaanbaa (‘Women’s Place’ in local Gathang language), as well as managing Liberty’s DUSK women’s support group, Kids Matter children’s program and Ngathuwa Connecting to Culture program.
Abby previously worked in a youth residential home mentoring and caring for young adults. She has also worked in out-of-home care and the disability sector.
Abby holds a Bachelor or Criminal Justice and a CIV in Mental Health.
