Meet The Team

Chief Executive Officer

Neil Starkie

Neil Starkie joined Spiers Centre in January 2025 as the new CEO. 

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Originally hailing from the UK, Neil spent 25 years as a chartered surveyor working at the forefront of the UK's distribution and industrial markets advising multiple international, national and local organisations on property strategy. 

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Since making the move to Perth with his wife, 2 boys and 2 dogs in 2013, Neil has worked in the not-for-profit sector combining his extensive commercial experience with a passion for addressing social disadvantage, homelessness and having a positive impact on the community.

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Neil is a keen, motivated individual who is people focused, dedicated to building a positive work culture and environment for all.

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Outside of work, you can normally find Neil either with a flat white in hand walking his 2 Golden Retrievers at the local parks or at hockey grounds across the metro area, either playing in his masters team or watching his sons (also with a flat white in hand), or listening to his ever-growing vinyl collection of music from the 80's to now.

Financial Counselling Services Coordinator

Tina

Qualifications: Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)

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I enjoy managing the fantastic Financial Hardship Services Team, and empowering clients and the community to build financial resilience and wellbeing. 

Community Services Coordinator

Mel 

Qualifications: Diploma in Children Services

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Mel is the Community Services Coordinator and has been working with the Centre for 15 years, having held different roles including Crèche Coordinator and has over twenty years experience working in the community sector. Mel is also the Safety and Health Representative at the Centre.  She is proficient in community engagement and in the Early Years Learning Framework.

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I like to work with the community to deliver programs that meet their needs.

Service Delivery Manager

Grace

Grace is an award-winning Financial Literacy Educator, Workshop Facilitator, Money Coach and CPA-qualified Accountant. 
 

She is passionate about narrowing the financial information and opportunity divide that acutely impacts women and minorities on boards, in business and in the community.  

With her Graduate Australian Institute of Company Director's qualifications and being an avid community champion, Grace gives back by serving on various community organisation boards.

Financial Counsellor

Katrina

Working as a Financial Counsellor at the Spiers Centre enables me the opportunity to assist our clients in a safe, supportive, and caring environment. It is an extremely rewarding place to work with such a fantastic team. 

Financial Capability Worker

Kyla

I have the privilege of working with an amazing team to provide our community with financial support in a caring environment.

Financial Counsellor

Geraldine

Qualifications: Diploma of Financial Counselling

As part of the Financial Counselling team, I get to see firsthand the great work the team and centre does daily.  The Spiers Centre offers everyone that walks through the door a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental space.

Financial Counsellor

Nicky

Qualifications: Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)

Working as a Financial Counsellor at the Spiers Centre enables me to interact within the local community and empower clients to increase their financial wellbeing.

Energy Ahead Coach

Donna

Working as a Energy Coach I have the amazing opportunities to work with our clients to audit their energy use in their homes to help reduce their costs and improve their efficiency & their financial wellbeing.

Receiptionist

Michele

As Receptionist, Michele plays a vital role in ensuring people feel supported and at ease from the moment they arrive.

Michele has a deep personal connection to the work of The Spiers Centre, as the daughter of founder Joy Coleman, and is passionate about continuing her mother’s legacy of compassion, dignity and community care.

Children Services Team member 

Rhiannon

I love the satisfaction and enjoyment you get by working at The Spiers Centre.

Receptionist

Olivia

Olivia has a background in customer service and is passionate about creating a positive and welcoming environment.

Children Services Team member 

Maddy

I enjoy working at The Spiers Centre because it is like one big family. Everyone is so caring, loving and welcoming. What The Spiers Centre does and offers for everyone is something so special when facing hard times.

Children Services Team Member

Maja

Working at The Spiers Centre brings me so much joy. 

The team is filled with very welcoming, supportive and devoted individuals. 

I love being involved in a workplace that prioritises the community in multiple ways.

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Creche Team Member

Julie

I'm Julie, Mum of 5, community local for the past 21 years. I love working at the Spiers Centre with an amazing group of caring, supportive people. I enjoy the community feel and being able to give back.

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