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 CF. She also coordinates our equipment program and provides a valuable link to the physiotherapists at the hospital.

Paula coordinates our community engagement events, financial support program and provides administration support to the services team. She also manages our team of Community Support Workers who provide in home support to individuals living with CF.

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.

Michelle has experience in health promotions and education and manages our CF school and community and Chronic Wet Cough (CWC) education programs. She also coordinates our CF and CWC outreach visits to regional WA.

Originally from the UK, Vic joined CFWA in June 2023 to lead our CFTR modulator project. As a social worker, Vic brings unique experience from an exciting career in the Royal Navy, where she spent 18 years supporting the most vulnerable members of the military community. She has a strong focus on individual care and family support and is passionate about improving the opportunities and experiences of individuals 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, newsletters and social media.

Gillian develops CF-related health resources and information for the CF community. She also works closely with the Services team to promote services, resources and events to the CF community.