The Homelessness NSW Board is comprised of nine members elected by our membership. It is advised by a Policy Council, which can comprise up to 16 members, including Board members. The Board meets at least bi-monthly and we have an AGM at the end of each year.
Our board is made up of unpaid individuals elected by our membership.
Di Glover joined the Board in October 2021. Di has worked in the homelessness sector for over 30 years and in 2020 was very proud to have received a Lifetime Achievement Award (2020 SHS Good Practice Awards). She is passionate about being part of creating a future without homelessness and strongly align to the vision, purpose and values of Homelessness NSW. She has extensive experience in both participating in, and leading, the governance of not-for-profit boards, committees and working groups including having been on the Board of YFoundations on two separate occasions (2001- 2003 and 2015-2019).
Di has been for 21 years the CEO of Yes Unlimited (lead agency for the Southern Murrumbidgee Homelessness Alliance).
Jenny Hargreaves joined the Board in October 2021 and is currently Acting Senior Manager- Safety and Prevention Western NSW for Barnardos Australia. Jenny has extensive rural/remote experience in managing service delivery in this space and so will bring a strong rural/remote/regional perspective to the Homelessness NSW Board.
Jenny believes the Homelessness NSW peak is critically important for the sector at this time, as homelessness and risk of homelessness is an ongoing growing issue of concern in or communities, as well as the lack of affordable long-term housing for people in regional and remote communities in NSW is reaching a critical point. The role of a peak body such as Homelessness NSW is critical for advocating and influencing social policy and sector development.
Jenny has worked for both government and the Non-Government organisations in this sector for over the past 30 years, including aged care, disability and child protection. Jenny holds a Bachelor of Social Science – Social Welfare.
Jenny brings extensive experience and knowledge about the barriers and challenges that marginalised and vulnerable people in rural remote areas face in trying to secure long term affordable housing. Jenny is keen to contribute to this space of advocacy that influences, informs and enable government in policy for vulnerable children and families in the community.
Beverley joined HNSW Board in 2022. Beverley’s current role is Contract Manager & Service Improvement. She has worked at Mission Australia in many different roles from Front Line Worker, Team Leader, Service Manager and Specialist Homelessness Service Worker. She has managed services other than homelessness and worked with many different funding requirements. She has had experience in working in many partnerships and collaboration with a range of not for profit and government services.
Her passion is to support those who are homelessness to be connected to a place that they can call home. She has worked in the youth arena the majority of her life and has a strong dedication to support youth early in their lives. Beverley is committed to being on the HNSW board and looks forward to contributing towards, change, contributing her knowledge, participating and learning.
Rob Seaton joined the Board in September 2019. Rob is operations manager for Wesley Mission’s specialist homelessness services, with activities throughout Greater Sydney, the Central Coast and Mid North Coast.
Kailene joined the Homelessness NSW Board in May 2024, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the homelessness sector. A proud Dharawal woman, she has played a key role in implementing Assertive Outreach across Greater Western Sydney since 2011. Kailene is a strong advocate for Aboriginal youth, their families, and communities, championing self-determination and equitable access to opportunity.
She prioritises community collaboration, reconciliation, and building meaningful partnerships that foster resilience and mutual respect between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Her broad expertise spans youth services, homelessness, domestic and family violence, child protection, tenancy support, and transitions from Out of Home Care.
Kailene currently serves as the Community Partnerships Manager at Platform Youth Services and has actively contributed to initiatives such as the Together Home/High Needs Panel. She is committed to creating a culturally safe and responsive sector.
Looking ahead, Kailene hopes to see significant reductions in homelessness through early intervention and prevention. Her vision includes stronger, more sustainable partnerships between government, NGOs, and community groups, ensuring all young people and families have the support they need to thrive.
Neesha Eckersley, Chief Operating Officer of Women’s Community Shelters (WCS), has over 30 years experience in the Community and Disability sectors both in the UK and Australia, particularly in mental health, youth mentoring, homelessness services and DFV. Her current role with WCS oversees the core operations and governance that enables the innovative approach of the organisation’s mission to establish and support safe, secure and supported accommodation options for women and children experiencing homelessness and/or domestic and family violence.
Neesha is driven by social justice, equality and equity. And is committed to improving opportunities and choice for people experiencing social disadvantage, their families and carers.
Neesha’s current volunteer roles include Board Director of Homelessness NSW since 2023 and Career Mentor with headspace for vulnerable young people between ages 18-25 years since 2021.
Kate Mills believes that every young person deserves a safe place to call home. As CEO of the Property Industry Foundation, she leads a movement within the property and construction industry to build and refurbish homes for youth experiencing homelessness. With a background spanning journalism, leadership, and entrepreneurship, Kate brings creativity and passion to the challenge of tackling youth homelessness – one safe home at a time.
Tamara Kenny is a First Nations senior solicitor at Legal Aid NSW, working in the Civil Law Service for Aboriginal Communities (CLSAC). Tamara delivers outreach to regional and remote Aboriginal communities, providing advice and representation in areas of civil law. Tamara brings expertise in civil law and a strong commitment to delivering services that are trauma-informed and culturally safe.
Passionate about equity, cultural safety and systemic reform, Tamara is dedicated to supporting the mission of Homelessness NSW by contributing her legal knowledge and experiences working with First Nations communities to strengthen the voices and outcomes for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
Mandy is the CEO of the Wollongong Homelessness Hub and Housing Services. Mandy has the continued privilege of leading a team of dedicated, passionate people to ensure that all people of the Illawarra are treated and supported with the dignity and respect they deserve. Mandy brings a unique style of leadership, with the vision and ability to strategically guide the organisation by identifying the current and future needs of our vulnerable community members, particularly those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
With more than two decades of leadership experience across homelessness, health, disability, and community services, Brett is committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based support that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Throughout his career with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, he has held senior executive roles leading large, multi-site service portfolios, shaping statewide strategy, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams dedicated to social justice and systemic change.
