Cancer Support Online

Dr Peter Daale - Chief Executive Officer
B.A., B.Psych., M.Sc., D.B.A., M.A.P.S., F.A.I.M.

Peter was awarded his Master Degree from the London Business School (University of London), his Doctor of Business Administration Degree from the Graduate School of Business (Curtin University of Technology) and holds two other degrees from the University of Western Australia.

Peter is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and has also been a Member of the Australian Psychological Society since 1983.

He has managed as chief executive a variety of health care organizations in Australia and Asia, focusing on business development, innovation and managing change. Appointments have included such companies as HBF Health Services Pty Ltd, PT Korporasi Kesehatan Indonesia, consulting in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam and now the Cancer Support Association of Western Australia Inc. Peter was born in the Netherlands and completed his high school education in Spain. He speaks several languages and has participated as a speaker in a number of national and international health care and academic conferences.

e-mail direct: daale.p@cancersupportwa.org.au

Angela Ebert - Group Facilitator and Counsellor
B.A. (Honours) Psych., Post Grad. Dipl. Soc. Work, MA Clin. & Health Psych., PhD Psychology.

Drawing on over 20 years experience as a practitioner, Angela brings a wealth of skills and knowledge in individual, group and family counselling, change management, and research. She is a well-respected trauma specialist and has worked in a range of organisations offering services for people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, and chronic pain. She currently works in private practice in Como. The pathways she offers to people are broad-ranging and evidence-based and include interpersonal, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness therapy, and hypnosis. Angela selects among these pathways those that are best suited to enhance wellness and assist people with cancer and their carers.

Angela believes in ongoing professional development and holds a post-graduate diploma in social work, an Honours degree in psychology (Murdoch University), a Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology (Curtin University of Technology), and has recently completed her PhD at Curtin University. She has a particular interest in facilitating the mobilisation of deepest resources for healing and coping with big life challenges. Her PhD research investigated trauma recovery and she has been invited to teach her findings regarding mechanisms of strengthening resilience at conferences and in workshops. Angela has also published in a number of journals.

Angela facilitates the Tuesday support group at CSA, and is available for individual sessions by appointment. She is also the Cancer Support Online counsellor.

e-mail direct: a.ebert@murdoch.edu.au

Kylie Dalton - General Manager
Dip. Prof. Counselling

Kylie joined the CSA as Marketing Manager in early 2007 and brings considerable experience to the team having worke in Senior Management, sales and marketing, fundriasing and events management. she also valuable experience working for the ALSO Foundation raising funds for AIDS research. She took a leave from corporate life to study psychology and has now come back to the workforce to give back to the Cancer Support Association.

Kylie's role at CSA as General Manager includes management of different departments and developing exciting new fundraising ventures such as the 'CSA Challenge Week' and the 'Wellness and Healing Day'. Kylie's vision is to provide the CSA with increased funding to help the CSA become a major cancer information resource both online and on the ground, and to help the CSA become a more recognisable organisation in its own right.

e-mail direct:Kylie@cancersupportwa.org.au

Ms Christine Robbins - Client Services Membership Liaison Contact & Volunteer Coordinator

Christine brings a wealth of experience to the CSA based on her own significant journey as a carer, in losing her husband, and in recreating new life that honours the deep grieving as well as opening to life's natural unfolding and gifts.

Since October 2003, Christine is the CSA key liaison contact for new and existing members who require information and resources about CSA, the wellness and healing services, and in particular resources and learning about change, grieving, loss and growth.

Christine is also a Reiki practitioner and the CSA Volunteer Coordinator.

e-mail direct: robbins.c@cancersupportwa.org.au

Ms Mandy BeckerKnox - Wellness Publications Editor & Website Development
B.A.(English), C.Graphic Pre-Press

Mandy qualified as a Graphic Designer in 1990, and has extensive experience in the printing and publishing industries both in Perth and Melbourne. Mandy also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Curtin University with a major in English Literature and Professional Writing.

Mandy joined the CSA team in 2000. She manages and edits the Association's publications including Wellness magazine and Wellness News Online. She is also responsible for developing the CSA's website Cancer Support Online. Her work at CSA brings together her main passions -- health and spirituality, design and writing. Mandy is committed to helping make the world a better place through her work.

Mandy has studied and practised yoga and meditation for fifteen years, having trained in India and Australia. Mandy and her partner run a yoga centre in the Perth hills where they teach yoga and meditation and hold workshops and retreats.

e-mail direct: csa_wellnessnews@yahoo.com.au

Kerry Day - Accounts Manager

Kerry has been with CSA since February 2005. She has a background in accounts and management, having worked in various industries. In her role at CSA she oversees the day to day financial financial operations within the association, and provides the monthly and annual budgets and reports.

Kerry likes being part of the CSA team which provides a much needed service to the membership and the wider community, and values her contact with members. She feels it is the close working team of the CSA which is integral to the association's success.

Kerry is a keen traveller, and has seen much of Australia.

e-mail direct: kerry@cancersupportwa.org.au

Natalie McNamara - Accounts Assistant

Natalie comes from a Secretarial, Accounts and Administrative background. Since July 2005, Natalie has helped with the smooth running of our Car Raffles, Fundraising and other services at CSA.

Natalie likes helping people and being a team player. Working for the CSA gives her the opportunity to help contribute to society through her involvement here.

She enjoys the relaxed but professional atmosphere of CSA and is keen to help with the growth of the Association and spread the word about the great services we provide to the community!

Sharon Moyle - Fundraising Manager

Sharon joined the fundraising team in February 2005. With many years of sales experience she soon proved to be a major asset to the team and was quickly promoted to Team Leader, a position she held until mid 2008 when she was promoted to Fundraising Manager. Sharon is now responsible for the day to day running of the raffles including setting up one of the best fundraising teams CSA has enjoyed for some time. Sharon has also taken on the task of writing a training manual so the telemarketers are always up to date with CSA procedure and the latest innovations in fundraising.

e-mail direct: sharon@cancersupportwa.org.au

Barbara Nicolay - Fundraising Assistant

Barbara joined the Fundraising Department in September 2004. She has more than 10 years experience in the Fundraising not-for-profit sector. In her current role at CSA, Barbara assists with raffles, direct mail appeals, donations and bequests. Barbara's duties at CSA also include database administration, mail appeals, events and other fundraising programs.

e-mail direct: barbara@cancersupportwa.org.au

Hilary Harman - Reception and Client Care

Hilary was a volunteer at the CSA for some years, helping out with the reception area on a part time basis until taking on the role full time in January 2008.

Hilary's background is in reception and administration, and she qualified as a travel agent as a mature student after raising her family. After working for over fourteen years in the travel industry she decided it was time for a change. Hilary's extensive experience in dealing with the public, along with her calm and compassionate nature, means she is well qualified to present a friendly face and cheerful voice for the CSA reception.

e-mail direct: reception2@cancersupportwa.org.au

Leonie Smith - Fundraising Assistant

Leonie joined the Fundraising team in April 2007. She has a wide variety of experience in various occupations. In her role at CSA, Leonie assists with all aspects of fundraising and is integral to the success of fundraising initiatives, particularly the raffles and mail appeals.

Leonie is a bubbly, enthusiastic and helpful person, who's contribution to the CSA is both professional and social. Outside of work, Leonie has diverse interests and loves to spend quality time with her family.

e-mail direct: leonie@cancersupportwa.org.au