About the Christie Centre

Supporting people to have meaningful lives in our community

Christie Centre is a Mildura-based NDIS organisation that celebrates the greatness and possibilities within every individual.

History

In 1954, a public meeting called on the Mildura community to improve the lives of local children with disabilities by developing a place-based service option. The willing community responded, and with a significant donation from the mayor of the time, W.J Christie, the Christie Centre was born. 

Classes started in December 1954 with 7 participants and 1 instructor. Over the decades the Christie Centre continued to grow and innovate, maintaining best practice and keeping the individual at the core of its purpose. Today we operate across seven sites, employing over 100 diverse team members and supporting over 150 participants. 

Mission

To provide quality individualised supports and opportunities for people with a disability, by creating relationships and advocating to communities, other service providers, and employers to embrace the contributions & capabilities of the people we support.

Our People

Board of Management

Chair
Ross Humphreys
GCETT, Ad Dip LM
Deputy Chair
Patricia D'Aranjo
GradDipMgt
Treasurer
Simon Rule
BInfMgt, MPAcc
Secretary
Jenny Bennett
JP
Director
Bob Jankowski
MEd (Special Ed)
Director
Inga Dalla Santa
LL.B/LP (Hons), BBSc

Leadership Team

Executive Officer
Florence Davidson
BSocSc
Corporate Services Manager
Jill Morgan
DipBusAcctg
Business Development Manager
Dr Giuseppe (Joe) Simonetta
BSc (Hons), PhD, MBA
Service Provision & Connection Coordinator
Amy Whitford
BPsychSc, Cert IV Govt Investigations
Stakeholder & Quality Coordinator
Sue Morisset
Sustainability Coordinator
Sharon Brettig