Meet the team

Meet our team of youth workers and see the difference they make in young people's lives and for the wider community.

Our team

Amy (she/her) - Community and Online Engagement Officer

Amy from Youth Services Amy oversees our social media and website and together with Knox and Yarra Ranges Council, coordinates the Outer East Youth Service Provider Network.

A mother to two righteous little people, Amy is a social justice warrior that can speak Portuguese, collects op-shop treasures, loves to garden, adventuring on bush walks, and enjoys live music.

Amy's top strengths are:

  • Humour
  • Appreciation of beauty and excellence
  • Creativity
  • Honesty 
  • Love of learning

Chantal (she/her) - L2P Coordinator and Youth Activities Worker

Chantal from Youth Services Chantal oversees our Maroondah’s L2P program, matching eligible young people with a volunteer driver and a practice vehicle to support them to get their licence.  She also supports the smooth running of youth programs and activities.

A proud dog rescuer, Chantal is a kind and nurturing soul who loves being active, learning about the mind and body, doing some DIY, or spending time in the garden.

Chantal's top strengths are:

  • Creativity
  • Perspective
  • Humour
  • Love of learning 
  • Fairness

Kater (she/her) - Youth Development Worker

Kater from Youth Services Kater is available for catch-ups with our young people via referral to our Youth Support Service.

Proudly neurodiverse and passionate about equality, Kater loves hearing what people are passionate about, playing board games, learning the drums, and spending time with her assistance dog Aang (after Avatar the Last Airbender)!

Kater's top strengths are:

  • Forgiveness
  • Honesty
  • Kindness
  • Prudence
  • Love of Learning

Marcus (he/him) - Youth Development Worker

Marcus from Youth Services Marcus oversees the drop-in program EV’s Hangout and is available for catch-ups with young people via referral to our Youth Support Service.

When he is not at work, you will find Marcus watching movies, playing videogames, listening to music, or designing movie posters for independent filmmakers. 

Marcus' top strengths are:

  • Creativity
  • Kindness
  • Humour
  • Zest
  • Curiosity

Nat (she/her) - Coordinator Youth and Childrens Services

Nat from Youth Services Nat oversees the Youth and Childrens Services team and supports the team to achieve positive outcomes for young people, children and families.

Nat is a kind, warm and approachable human who always makes people feel safe and heard. She has two young people of her own that she loves to spend time with seeing live music and shows, going on adventures and visiting places that they haven’t been before.

Nat’s top strengths are:

  • Honesty
  • Leadership
  • Fairness
  • Judgement
  • Kindness

Rachelle (she/her) - Team Leader Youth Services

Rachelle from Youth Services Rachelle oversees our youth services and programs, supporting the team to achieve great outcomes.

A connoisseur of donuts, you will find Rachelle hiking a mountain, listening to a murder mystery podcast, or finding a new way to challenge herself. 

Rachelle's top strengths are:

  • Love
  • Bravery
  • Creativity
  • Forgiveness
  • Perspective 

Sarah (she/her) - School Focused Youth Service Coordinator

Sarah from Youth Services Sarah provides support to schools in Maroondah to keep their students engaged in education and learning and to connect schools, students and families to services in the community.

A Community Services sector veteran of nearly two decades, Sarah is passionate about education, Lego, dinosaurs, the solar system and the bush. 

Sarah's top strengths are:

  • Honesty
  • Humility
  • Bravery
  • Kindness 
  • Judgement

Shannon (they/them) - Youth Development Worker

Shannon from Youth Services Shannon is available for catch-ups with our young people via referral to our Youth Support Service.

A self-described passionate weirdo, Shannon is always looking for new experiences. You can find them using their wild creativity in a variety of ways, enjoying arthouse films, spending time in the water, and advocating for others.

Shannon’s top strengths are:

  • Perspective
  • Creativity
  • Love of Learning
  • Fairness
  • Bravery 

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    See all our contact details, or call us during business hours Monday to Friday on 9294 5704 or email us on youth@maroondah.vic.gov.au

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