Our people

Volunteers

We rely on our wonderful team of volunteers to assist us in the shop and on our Committee of Management.

There is a diversity of roles including sales, sorting, shop display, communications, marketing and management. Volunteers bring life experience and skills that are vital to the health and success of our organisation.

Learn more on our Volunteering page

Staff

Anita Parkinson (Manager)

The Shop Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the shop. Building a co-operative team that is vibrant and enthusiastic is a key element of the job.

Kim Bong (Retail Assistant)

The Retail Assistants’ role is to assist the Manager in her duties and to provide support and supervision to the volunteers.

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Management

The 2026 committee members

An eight member Committee of Management is responsible for the administration and management of the organisation:

Gary Hutchens – President
Sze-Li Chong – Vice President
Brenda Forbath – Secretary
Annette Robinson – Treasurer.
Sue Duras – Member
Susanne Provis – Member
Dilan Nanayakkara – Member
Brian Coombe – Member
Veronica Perera – Member

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