Meet our people

The best way to understand what it’s like to work at Uniting Communities is to hear from the people who live it every day. Our team is bold in driving change, kind in their approach and genuinely committed to making a difference. Get to know some of our incredible team members and discover what being part of Uniting Communities truly means.

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Cathi - Service Manager, Aged Care Assessment Service

Over the past 30 years, Cathi Blacker has witnessed some remarkable transformations at Uniting Communities. She has also built an extraordinary career - from temporary administration officer to leading our vital Aged Care Assessment Service. Through all the changes, Cathi believes one thing remains the same: our values of being bold, kind and genuine in everything we do.

Read Cathi's story here

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Sasha - Community Aged Care Worker

Faced with ensuring her children's safety, Sasha Koshurnikova made the heart-wrenching decision in 2017 to leave behind her country, extended family and profession. After arriving in South Australia, she found the kind, supportive community she needed at Uniting Communities. Today, this former journalist thrives as a Community Aged Care Worker, building a better life and future not only for herself and her children, but also for the clients who depend on her.

Read Sasha's story here

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Thomas - Team Leader, Chrysalis Mental Health Service

Thomas Byrne’s journey to Uniting Communities is slightly more unconventional than most. Yet, his background in competitive wrestling and correctional services has proven invaluable in helping others to create positive life changes. Whether supporting fathers to build stronger relationships with their children or reconnecting people with their communities, Thomas demonstrates that resilience, integrity and a passion for helping others are what matter most at Uniting Communities.

Read Thomas's story here