Ray
Chief Executive Officer
Ray commenced at Wayback in 2008, coming from a background in policing, business management and more recently as a pastor. He holds a Bachelor of Business, Diploma of Ministry and a Diploma of Justice Administration.
Ray’s principle responsibilities are to strategize the future directions of Wayback and oversee the daily operations. Ray continues to pastor at a local church, enjoys cycling and playing the saxophone in his spare time.
Counselling Section
Paulene
Head of Counselling
Paulene holds a Bachelor of Counselling & Human Change from Jansen Newman Institute and has worked in the AOD sector for the past 12 years.
Paulene enjoys spending her free time relaxing at the beach.
Sarah
AOD Counsellor
Sarah holds a Master of Psychotherapy & Counselling, Diploma in Counselling, Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) and Diploma of Church Ministry. Sarah also holds PACFA membership.
Joseph
AOD Counsellor
Joseph holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (Honours).
Jessica
AOD Counsellor
Jessica holds a Master of Psychotherapy and a Bachelor Psychology.
Social Work Section
Caitlin
Head of Social Worker
Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Sydney University and is a member of the AASW. Caitlin joined Wayback in 2017 and is enjoying working in the Drug and Alcohol field.
Caitlin enjoys spending time with family and friends especially while paddle boarding and relaxing at the beach.
Amanda
Welfare Worker
Amanda holds a Diploma in Community Services and AOD and enjoys spending time with her family on weekend outings and going to the beach.
Steven
Welfare Worker
Steven holds a Diploma in Community Services, Diploma in Counselling and Certificates III & IV in Community Services. Steven comes to Wayback with a wealth of experience in the AOD Sector and has a heart to reach out to those lost in addiction. He enjoys spending time restoring his Harley Davidson motorbike.
Michael
Social Worker
Michael holds a Bachelor of Social Work. He travelled the world on a working holiday and enjoys teaching Karate.
Joanne
Head of Administration
Joanne is the administration manager at Wayback. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and a certificate in MYOB accounting.
Joanne enjoys spending her free time cooking, bushwalking and floristry.
Theresa
Receptionist
Theresa commenced at Wayback in 2010 and has learnt many functions of the organisation.
She enjoys hanging out with friends, playing volleyball and has completed a number of mission trips to the Pacific Islands, America, Indonesia and New Zealand.
Vernie
Receptionist
Vernie has worked in a number of Countries but has not settled in Sydney. She has worked as a Medical Receptionist and as a Disability Worker in Group Homes
Lara
Client Co-ordinator
Lara Holds a Diploma in Community Services and has worked as a Community Corrections Officer, Youth Case Worker and has a passion to assist marginalized people.