Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we walk, work, live and learn. We honour Elders past and present and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who now call this region home. We recognise the strength, wisdom and care they bring to community, and the vital role they play in supporting our young people and families to grow strong, connected and thriving together.
Our Team
Our team and board of directors are dedicated to reaching the best outcomes for First Nations children, young people, and their families in the ACT.
Chief Executive Officer
Joanne Lesiputty
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Dale Campbell
Operations Manager
Cyndy Newman
Team Leader Child, Youth & Family Support & Reconnect
Peter Williams
Team Leader Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs, Mental Health & Wellbeing
Nicole Palmer
Team Leader Intensive Family Support
Aleria Robinson
Early Childhood Support Worker, CYFS
Rhianna Connors- Johnston
Youth Worker, CYFS
Jayden McLachlan
Family Liaison Officer, Reconnect
Jayde Eldridge
Dual Diagnosis Worker, ATOD
Ash Ferguson
Drug & Alcohol Coordinator, ATOD
Dale Huddleston
Programs Worker, GHF
Buddy Martin
Case Manager, IFS
Ruby Roberts
Case Manager, IFS
Andrew Roberts
Case Manager, IFS
Rhys Nayna
