Staff

In 1986 I was a 15 year old who was dragged to the Goldfields kicking and screaming, little did I know then how much I would fall in love with the place and what exciting times lay ahead.  I am now a Social Servies professional with extensive experience in Business Development, Human Resources and Relationship Management .Combined with many years in managing diverse teams, Real Estate and 3 years as the Northern Goldfields Coordinator for Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre, a partner of Silver Chain- that resonates my calling. I have had many years of personal experience as a Carer of my loved ones and the challenges we can face in our Health system paricularly in a regional centre.
I married a Boulder Boy Harry, and I have a daughter Rebekah. However, it wasn't until after my husband Harry died in 2006 that I experienced the true meaning of " Community Spirit". I believe that giving back to your community as it is so rewarding. This passion lead me to the  Goldfields Womens Health Care Centre....an essential resource for the women of the region.
I am thrilled to be the  Chief Executive Officer of a  dynamic service, with a dedicated team, working  towards growing and sustaining this wonderful centre for women and their families.

Carmen Tieri - Officer Coordinator

I started working at the Women's Health Care Centre in May 2011 and I am passionate about promoting everything that the centre stands for. 

I am third generation born and raised in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.  Having lived here all my life, I am thrilled to be working at such a wonderful centre that offers a variety of services to the women and families of the Goldfields.

Maria Marchegiani - Finance Officer & Administration

My husband and I have called Kalgoorlie-Boulder home since 1982. Over the years I have used the services of GWHCC and have attended various workshops. It is now my privilege to work here as a fiance & administration officer. I am so happy to be part of a team who has the best interests of the centre at heart.

Jill Steel - Casual Administration Officer

I am so very happy to be part of the amazing team of the Goldfields Womens Health Care Centre as this gives me the opportunity to help and support women and families improve their health and wellbeing.

My husband and I have been in the Goldfields for most of our lives where we have raised 4 wonderful children and have 9 grandchildren.
Having worked in Child Care for many years I have a wealth
of experience in all aspects of raising children and family life.

Veronica Chong - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Veronica is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a qualification in Bachelor of Social Work, post Graduate studies in Developmental Psychiatry and a Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is also an active Accredited Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Veronica has experiences and an extensive knowledge of working with mental health clients, especially in the area of working with children and adolescence. She works effectively and ethically from a systemic and evidence-based perspective with clients who present significant risk; children, youth and their families who presented with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

She has over 25 years of work experiences and worked in the roles/capacity of a:
Senior Mental Health Clinician at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Hospital Social Worker/Counsellor
Children and Families with Disability in UK
Family Service Centres and voluntary NGOs - provided families with therapeutic and social support, capacity building and community development

 During her tenure in these various organisations, she has provided a range of clinical interventions from Triage and crisis intervention, though to assessment; in the specialist mental state assessment and the more general systemic psychosocial and family/eco-systemic contexts. 

She is client centred and has demonstrated her knowledge and application of therapeutic interventions that meet her client's needs; therefore her treatment plans and therapy goals were always done in consultation with her client's and other significant person/s; using a systemic approach taking into account client's environmental circumstances and social determinants.

Veronica is a passionate people-person, she gets true satisfaction both personally and professionally from building strong, productive relationships with people, her family members, and the wider community; one who is consistently motivated to make a positive difference to the community and organisations.

Nicole Wade - Credentialed Mental Health Nurse​

Nicole is a Perinatal Counsellor, Grad. Dip in Infant Mental Health and Parenting, MA in Counselling.

I have lived in Kalgoorlie for 20 years now and have had a long association as a Counsellor with Women’s Health going back to 2008. Although I enjoy the variety in general counselling I quickly found my passion was working in the Perinatal area (conception to 3yrs) with families and their young children. The first 3 years of life are so important I feel privileged to play a role in assisting families to navigate through these sometimes turbulent years. 

Having completed Circleof Security Parenting Training©, I use this model to guide parents to form a secure attachment with their children. I welcome infants, and my room is set up to accommodate toddlers if necessary as well! 

When clients are affected by Depression and Anxiety I offer an individual tailored approach drawing on therapies such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Interpersonal therapy and CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy).  

I work at Women’s Health on a Thursday & Friday and try to be flexible where possible.