Kate Heine
Background Paediatric physiotherapist; founded Heads Together in 2002Â
What Heads Together means to me I love the wisdom, understanding and sense of family within our Heads Together community. It has become my family, too, since I lost my parents. I know the difference we can make in people’s lives – that’s what motivates me to keep driving for positive change.
Lara Kerr
Background Paediatric occupational therapist; health and disability development projects; part of Heads Together since 2006
What Heads Together means to me I’m passionate about developing Heads Together as a charitable organisation, and being part of a community that understands brain injury. We value everyone impacted by brain injury and their journey. Whether you’re a mum, brother or therapist, you bring something special to our community.
Jane James
Background Administration, management and finance; lived experience of brain injury as a parent; part of Heads Together since 2016Â
What Heads Together means to me I love what Heads Together gives to our families and young people, and I love being able to share and learn from other families.Â
Tanja Spencer
Background Physiotherapist in childhood neurological rehabilitation, Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service; part of Heads Together since 2004
What Heads Together means to me In 2004, as a freshly graduated physiotherapist, I was dragged along to a Heads Together camp by my room-mate. Heads Together helped direct my career towards working with children with acquired brain injuries. I love the joy, acceptance, positivity and support that the organisation offers.
Mike Kendall
Background Chartered Accountant in financial, professional and media services industries; lived experience of brain injury as a parent and grandson; part of Heads Together since 2016.
What Heads Together means to me I found out about Heads Together after Kate spotted me crossing the road to school with my son Miles, who has an acquired brain injury. My favourite thing about Heads Together is that it is built from a foundation of care, understanding and acceptance, which resonates throughout the community.
Sue Anderson
Background Specialist in management consulting and applied innovation; lived experience of brain injury as a parent; board member since 2018
What Heads Together means to me Joining our first camp was totally transformative: we felt as if we all belonged and were deeply understood. I started to appreciate the journey I was on, and what a roadmap of support could look like. Each catch-up is an opportunity to reflect, learn and deploy the next part of our plan.
Ange Barry
Background Former CEO of Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation; non-profit and ethical business strategist and leader; part of Heads Together since 2019
What Heads Together means to me I love that Heads Together brings together people with lived experience, giving voice to their stories and, as a result, shaping the way the health sector supports and services the community. Flipping the model to participant-driven care is not only innovative, but sorely needed.Â