Meet Our Team
Our dedicated teams work with you in your community to provide NDIS support coordination, specialist support coordination, psychosocial recovery coaching, and manage your NDIS payments. We are an NDIS registered provider and ACNC registered charity. We’re experts in what we do – committed to giving people with disability the information, tools and support they need to gain greater independence and be more involved in the community. Meet the people who work for us.Acting Executive Director
Janet Cholewick
Janet joined Community Connections in 2013 to assist in preparing the organisation for the launch of the NDIS. She has developed processes and tools to assist the coordinators and the finance team in keeping abreast of the NDIS, as it continues to develop. She is currently managing the implementation of new IT software which will give the team quicker access to relevant and timely data.
Janet has recently acquired more spare time, giving up her volunteering roles since her sporty daughter moved interstate for university. She is filling the time with walking her dog, running, reading and catching up with friends.
Manager Support Services
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Our Coordinators
Coordinator
Kerry Bargas
Kerry has been involved in the community sector in various roles for more than 25 years. As a Community Connections coordinator, she supports people with disabilities to work towards their goals through community links and utilisation of their NDIS plans. With a Diploma in Disability Services, Kerry thoroughly enjoys connecting with individuals and their families.
When not at work, Kerry spends quality time with her dog Lilly and regularly catches up with friends and family.
Coordinator
Margaret Froggatt
Margaret joined Community Connections in 2015, after being a parent who was supported by Community Connections.
Margaret liked the focus, involvement and connections that Community Connections were able to offer her and her sons personally so much she wanted to join the team.
Margaret has worked previously to support young children with a disability in childcare before moving to supporting individuals with their NDIS plans.
In Margaret’s spare time she and her sons enjoying swimming, shopping and getting ready for Christmas.
Senior Support Coordinator
Lee Harrison
After emigrating from the UK in 2009, Lee joined Community Connections as part of a new career direction. As well as an NDIS coordinator, Lee was (until the recent termination of our project grant) Manager of HomeShare ACT. Lee continues to support home-sharing partnerships established before the end of funding for the project.
Lee enjoys making a tangible difference to people’s lives and wellbeing. When away from work, Lee is a keen sports fan, especially football, and has travelled the world watching it.
Coordinator
Yvonne Lucas
Yvonne has worked with Community Connections as a coordinator for more than eight years – a role she finds interesting, challenging and rewarding as she supports people to achieve their goals. This position follows a 25-year career working in the community sector in both ACT and NSW. Yvonne holds a Diploma in Community Services.
When not connecting with and supporting people, you may find Yvonne competing in a long-distance running event, taking photos or heading to the beach.
Coordinator
Kaz Norman
Photo & bio coming soon.
Coordinator
Annemarie Shipley
Photo & bio coming soon.
Our finance and office team
Finance Manager
Genny Newton
Genny joined in the Community Connections team in early 2017 in the role of Finance Manager. A certified practicing accountant with a bachelor of commerce (accounting) Genny has over 20 years’ experience in both in the public and not-for-profit sectors.
Like the rest of the Finance team, Genny is constantly seeking ways in which CCI can provide outstanding financial service to all our clients/service providers.
Finance Officer
Charles Zhang
Charles joined Community Connections in October 2022 as a member of the finance team. With a background in Commerce and a deep passion for helping others, Charles discovered his true calling as a Plan Manager. He believes in the power of teamwork and continuous improvement, striving to enhance work efficiency and provide better support to our clients.
Outside of work, Charles enjoys exploring the beauty of nature and tending to his garden. He is also dedicated to furthering learning and expanding connections with the world.’
Finance Officer
Liz Hunt
Liz is the newest member of our committed finance team. Photo and brief bio coming soon.