Our Staff Team
Management
Michael Shreenan Executive Officer 19 years
Administration
- John Ferguson Accounts 21 years (retired)
- Anna Kim Accounts 12 years
Community Development
- Navin Lamsal – Community Development Trainee
- Ciel Yuan Community Development Officer 2 year
Community Centres and Support
- Grant Nair Community Centres Coordinator 12 years
- Elle Jennison Factory Community Centre Coordinator 12 Years
- Rory Jackson Community Support / Project Officer 1 Year
- Charmaine Jones (casual)
Hospitality/Facilities
- Dianne Rodgers, caretaker/Hospitality 35 years
- Margaret Wood Caretaker 24 years
Poets Corner Pre-school
- Raeleen O’Halloran Preschool Director 29 years
- Naomi Ward Senior Child Care Worker 31 years
- Angelique Yazigi Child Care Worker 12 years
- Josephine Scianni Early Childhood Teacher 7 years
Social Enterprises
- Elle Jennison Waterloo Re-cycle Workshop
Playgroups
- Ciel Yuan Playgroup Coordinator
IT Project Support
- James Perez, 12 years
- Jose Perez, 26 years
Bilingual Educator
- Mila Seredenko Bilingual Educator 6 years
Community Centre Tenants
Sydney Local Health District
Shane Brown Manager Healthy Living Program 6 years
Jewish Care
- Olga Tourchina Case Worker 16 years (retired Sept 2023)
- Ilona Bromberg Case Worker 1 year
Barnardos – Yurungai Learning Centre
- Vivianne Freeman Senior Advisor Aboriginal 21 years
- Bruce Shillingsworth Senior Education Support 18 years
- Dianne Rodgers Casual 15 years
- Filise Freeman-Mafi Casual 6 years
Spanish Community Care
Lillian Zuniga Project Officer 7 years (parental leave)
Transport
- Bruce Shillingsworth Bus Driver 18 years
- John Martin Bus Driver 15 years
Our Management Committee
Counterpoint Community Services is managed by our volunteer management committee, which is annually elected by our members who represent the local community, together with program representations.
CHAIRPERSON: Jose Perez
TREASURER: Geoff Turnbull
SECRETARY: Julie Foreman
MEMBER: John Martin
MEMBER: Diana Whitworth
MEMBER: Charlie Wilde
MEMBER: Lyn Lormer
STAFF REP: Raeleen O’Halloran
PUBLIC OFFICER & CEO: Michael Shreenan
Michael Shreenan CEO
“At Counterpoint Community Services, we are dedicated to collaborating with communities to create spaces where everyone can thrive—whether you’re living, working, playing, or simply unwinding. Together, we foster connection, inclusion, and opportunity, shaping a better future for all”
Counterpoints Values
- Empowerment – Everyone has the right to make their own choices and shape their own lives.
- Dignity & Respect – Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Individual Worth – Each person should be recognised and valued as a unique individual.
- Equitable Access – Services must be available to all, free from discrimination.
- Accountability & Responsiveness – Communities deserve services that are transparent, accountable, and responsive to their needs.
- Innovation & Collaboration – Our approach is evidence-based, strengthened through collaboration, and driven by innovation.