Our Team

Lisa, formerly a Senior Partner at KPMG, joined CFWA on 1 February 2021. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Certified Practicing Accountant. Lisa brings over 28 years of experience, working in or advising government, not for profit and health organisations on service delivery and business management.

Ric manages CFWA’s finances – including our grants and contracts – as well all our administration and compliance.

Sam is the manager of the Services team at CFWA. She is a physiotherapist with many years of experience working with children and adults with cystic fibrosis. She also manages our Home Care team, physio & equipment and provides a valuable link to the physiotherapists at the hospitals.

Sharon manages our health professional and school and community education programs. She is also a registered nurse and is part of our community support worker team.

Paula coordinates our community service events and provides administration support to the organisation.

Mel is a qualified Occupational Therapist with a special interest in supporting families, both parents and children, in their life roles. Mel can provide practical solutions and support to the difficulties that can arise in the family system. Working with parents, and children, to improve routines, behaviour management, emotional regulation, sleep and feeding habits and fine and gross motor deficits.

Deidre has extensive experience in psychotherapy and counselling and spent many years working across regional and metropolitan hospitals in Victoria and CF clinics throughout New South Wales. She can provide a broad range of psychosocial and practical support to individuals and their families, and is passionate about improving the lived experience of people living with CF.

Rachael joins Cystic Fibrosis WA with seven years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, working in events and fundraising. She coordinates our 65 Roses Day and other major events and fundraising campaigns, and looks after our wonderful community fundraisers.

Chelsea supports fundraising and awareness events and coordinates our incredible volunteer community. She brings plenty of experience with her in supporting volunteers to make a positive impact in the wider community.

Nicole facilitates the digital marketing and communications for the CFWA fundraising team. She is experienced in digital marketing and brings a fresh and exciting approach to all things digital.

Matt coordinates the communications for the organisation including the website, RED Magazine, newsletters and social media.

Gillian develops CF-related health resources and online content for the CF community. She also coordinates E-news.

Michelle coordinates our community-based Chronic Wet Cough education program in regional WA. This program is funded by Telethon.