I am a passionate, results-driven human services professional with over 30 years of combined experience across local government and non-government sectors, specialising in youth, health and community services.
My career has been dedicated to fostering community collaboration to enhance social capital, connectedness, and resilience. I take pride in working on initiatives that create meaningful, measurable improvements in the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
My professional aspiration is to continue contributing to initiatives that address social and economic disparities and improve community linkages and resilience.
Program Coordinator for Rockhampton and Livingstone. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building strong relationships with local stakeholders and fostering community connections. I’m passionate about being part of a team that tackles challenges and delivers impactful outcomes for community. The fast-paced nature of my work keeps me motivated, and I find it rewarding to address complex issues while continuing to grow both professionally and personally. Over the years, I’ve honed skills in community engagement, event coordination, and supporting initiatives that make a positive difference in the community.
Gayle Reynolds is the Team Leader and Program Coordinator for Bundaberg and South Gladstone, working from the Country to Coast office in Bundaberg. Gayle is a highly experienced community engagement and program management professional with expertise in coordinating medium-scale projects, fostering strategic partnerships, and implementing innovative community-led initiatives. She is adept at stakeholder engagement, team leadership and whole-of-community place making planning. Gayle is passionate about building sustainable solutions that empower communities and enhance collective social impact.
Steve Anthony has over 15 years of experience in Aboriginal employment, mentoring, and training, with a strong focus on working with the Martu people in the Western Desert region of Western Australia. He has extensive experience collaborating with communities in this area and was a co-owner and director of a successful Aboriginal labor hire company in partnership with Martu elder Kevin Fred.
Passionate about supporting the Martu people in business and all aspects of community life, Steve is dedicated to fostering opportunities and sustainable development. Born in Perth, WA, he now resides in Cowaramup, a small town three hours south of Perth, where he enjoys surfing, fishing, and spending time in nature with his wife and two sons. Having lived in Bali for six years, he is also fluent in Indonesian.
With a Hospitality management background, I am always passionate to help others. Working now in a different environment, but in a sense that different, using the skills I have built engaging with clients and guests to provide the best hospitality experience are used now for our volunteers to make sure things are running smoothly.
Before joining ABV, I have worked with NCS (National Catering Service) Clubhouse, Lihir Sports Social Club (LSSC) and other organisations, coordinating functions/events and office administration for 3 years.
I see myself as a customer-oriented person. Working with ABV is challenging but a good experience for me. Getting to learn far more exciting things, engagements and collaborating with local businesses and stakeholders.
''I spent all my life in PNG, at Port Moresby, Lae (Morobe Province), Kainantu (Easter Highlands Province), Kavieng (New Ireland Province -homeland) and now I am here in Lihir Island.
On my weekend off, I spent my time with my two sons, or we go out visiting families and friends or touring the Lihir island.
