Alison Gilchrist

CEO Alison joined GFS Perth directly after a management role in the WA social care sector. Working closely with the board she has initiated a change process aimed at enabling […]

Margaret Porter

Margaret Porter

Accounts and Administration I was born in the UK to parents who were farmers, I moved to Perth in 2001 with my husband Mick to be nearer my sister and […]

Miriam Kauhiva

Programs Officer My name is Miriam Kauhiva and I come from the island of Niue in the South Pacific. My parents migrated to NZ in the 1960s, where I was born and […]

Fardowsa Samatar

Digital Marketing Coordinator Fardowsa Samatar is the Digital Marketing Coordinator at GFS Perth, supporting the organisation’s programs by sharing stories that celebrate community, connection and care. She enjoys bringing everyday […]

Sana Carvallio

Operations Coordinator Sana is our Operations Coordinator with GFS Perth, supporting the great undertaking of The Friendship Central site. By creating a warm and welcoming community hub where people can […]

Sas Jacobs

Board Member Sas has a varied history working as a software developer, trainer and even in the food industry running various businesses.  Sas is passionate about living sustainably and creating […]

 Jill Bowman

Jill Bowman

As the new chair of GFS Perth I would like to thank my predecessor Josie Steytler.  Josie has been part of GFS for many years undertaking a variety of rolls.  Josie has […]

Yvonne Kador

Yvonne Kador

Firstly I am a wife, Mother and Grandma. I have two adult children and a teenage grandson. I am a qualified childcare worker, I have been working with children for […]

Charlee Hateley

My name is Charlotte (Charlee) and I am so excited about joining the board of GFS. I was born in Australia in 1988 and attended St. Hilda’s Anglican School for […]

Rebecca Anderson

Rebecca-Anderson

With a strong foundation in community development and social planning, Rebecca brings a deep commitment to fostering inclusive, connected communities. Her work spans the tri-sector landscape – collaborating across community, […]