LEADERSHIP TEAM
Who We Are
The C.A.N. Leadership Team is a group of people that want to make a difference. All members are volunteers and work tirelessly to help others.
Robert O'Toole OAM
Co-Founder & Chairperson
Ex-student and Survivor of CSA at Marist Brother’s Schools Hamilton (now SFX)
Theresa Lilley
Secretary
Theresa is sister-in-law of suicide victim Stephen Alward and committed to supporting CSA survivors
Elizabeth Seysener
Deputy Chairperson
Retired Social Worker, accredited and highly experienced in mental health and family fields. CSA survivor further traumatised whilst seeking redress
Nicola Ellis
Co-Founder and Public Officer
Partner-Principal of Ellis Legal and wife of survivor
Paul Parmeter
Member
Survivor! Retired teacher
Married to Wendy for 42 years.
David Alward
Finance Team
Brother of recent suicide victim Stephen who was an ex-student of St Pius X, Adamstown
Brian English
Member
Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Social Work at The University of Newcastle, an advocate for victims and their families
Lindsay Gardner
Member
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Chanel Hughes
Manager - Clergy Abused Network
Chanel holds a degree in Social Science and brings immense experience to this position. Chanel is providing significant support to the Leadership Team.