Management and staff of New Haven Farm are a diverse team of professionals with a wide variety of skills and expertise in many fields. Their combined knowledge and skills across the disability sector are vast. The team works cohesively to provide the ultimate service to each individual encompassing all aspects of their life. As well as focusing on meeting the needs of an individual, we strive to provide a complete, holistic, structured service for each person.
Annette has more than 15 years of experience in the Disability sector and brings a wealth of knowledge to New Haven Farm Home. Commencing her career in a grassroots role, Annette has developed an in-depth working knowledge of the industry which has led her to her current position as Chief Executive Officer.
Within her role, Annette leads the operations of New Haven Farm Home and implements strategies to ensure the structures and processes in place meet the strategic needs of the organisation. Annette has been instrumental in transitioning NHFH through the introduction of NDIS and CoS and the redevelopment, restructure and accreditation the organisation. Additionally, she brings sector-based expertise and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) to deliver highly developed leadership skills that ensure continuous improvement for the NHFH team.
During her time in the industry, her focus and passion have always been on the provision of exceptional services to all clients, their families and stakeholders. Additionally, Annette is proud to be a key pillar in the ongoing success of NHFH through her strong commitment to the organisation and its strategic growth and development.
Matthew commenced in the role of Operations Manager at New Haven Farm Home in July 2021. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the Disability Sector, during which time the sector has undergone significant evolutionary changes in not only in the way it is funded, but also in relation to the support models that were provided, giving him a highly developed, practice-based industry knowledge on which to draw. Matthew has a strong focus on ensuring the organisation provides high quality, individual support to all clients within well maintained and appropriately designed environments.
Additionally, Matthew also brings to the role experience within the building and construction industry, personal training and fitness, as well as stock and commodities trading industries.
Since joining the New Haven Farm Home team in September 2017, Belinda’s focus has been to provide executive assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager.
Belinda brings more than 20 years of experience to New Haven Farm Home, from roles including project coordination, personal assistance and all round office support.
Her comprehensive experience paired with her dedication and attention to detail have allowed her to provide extensive support in the day-to-day running of New Haven Farm Home.
Erica Regan is a qualified and trained professional within the field of Human Resources Management. She has worked in various industry sectors including but not limited to, the media and entertainment industry and construction. Erica’s main focus for New Haven Farm is to develop strategies that maintain a positive and productive culture throughout the New Haven workforce. Erica is skilled in policies, employment legislation, industrial relations, recruitment, workers compensation and training and development.
Fina is responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of all aspects of our organisation’s learning and development training, including the monitoring and reporting for this area. This role identifies and assesses the training and development needs of the company according to our objectives, along with legislative and compliance requirements.
Fina also oversees the provision of opportunities for staff to advance their professional development through enhancing their skills and knowledge, implementing and facilitating relevant training initiatives that are offered through a variety of methods including online e-learning modules, face to face learning and workshop programs.
Karlie is our Operations Coordinator at New Haven Farm Home. Karlie has previously worked with us as a support worker, Acting House Manager and Payroll & Rosters officer. She has 15 years’ experience in Business and Event Management from many different sectors including the NRL, to cruise lines, high-profile retails stores and dance studios.
Karlie was fortunate enough to travel to the USA to study the brain development of a child through movement. Karlie then taught dance to an all abilities class which sparked her interest into the disability sector.
Amanda joined New Haven Farm Home in April 2017 in the role of Administration Support Officer, bringing experience, knowledge and skills gained from the banking industry, bookkeeping and customer service roles. She has a Cert III in Business Administration, Cert IV in Accounting and Diploma of Accounting.
Her role ensures that as Finance and Administration Officer, all administration records are kept up to date, accounts payable and receivable are processed in a timely manner and all NDIS Client plans and claims are current and processed accurately.
Bradley joined New Haven Farm Home as a support worker in 2019 before progressing to Site Manager, where he oversees the SIL services at Freemans Reach.
Bradley had 10 years’ experience in animal care and business management before transitioning to the ageing and disability sector, where Bradley has been for the last 5 years. With a keen interest in cognitive health, he is currently working on expanding his education in this field.
Bradley has a keen passion for person-centred care and helping clients fulfil their goals and be as independent as possible.
Anne is the Site Manager of our Windsor Street Sites in Richmond, with over 20 years in the disability sector. She gained her Certificate IV as Enrolled Nurse at Marsden and Rydalmere Hospitals, and since her commencement at New Haven Farm Home, has achieved a certificate IV in Disability and a Diploma in Community Service at distinction level.
Anne has a strong commitment to providing person-centred support, encouraging clients to meet their goals and work towards achieving greater independence. Anne is also very dedicated to supporting her team to continuously improve and learn to ensure high-quality services and support provision for all clients.
Sam joined the New Haven Farm Home team as House Manager in September 2019 and is now Site Manager, overseeing the SIL services at Freemans Reach.
With a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and a Bachelor of Health, Sam is committed to providing individualised support for all clients. This practice allows clients to work towards their personal goals, as well as living their lives as independently as possible within both their home and in the wider community.