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International Social Service - Australian Branch

International Social Service Australia (ISS) is a member of the ISS international network.

ISS works across borders with those in vulnerable situations, with a special emphasis on children. We work to ensure entitlement and protection under international human rights frameworks, through the professional delivery of casework and advocacy services.

For a copy of the ISS Strategic Plan for 2005-08, click here.

International Social Service is a Company Limited by Guarantee and was incorporated in 1961. For a copy of the Constitution click here.

The board of directors, known as the Council of Management, meets monthly. The organisation operates on a calendar year basis, therefore the Annual General Meeting is usually held after the close of our financial year (31 December) and before April.   

Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 November 2008 )
 
Council of Management PDF Print

President
Margaret Roberts

Treasurer
Chris Simpson

Members
Diana Batzias

Anne Cordner

Claudia Hirst
Marilyn Webster
Sally Nicholes
Karen Cariss

Patron of ISS Australia
The Hon. Alastair Nicholson AO RFD QC

Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 November 2008 )
 
History of International Social Service PDF Print
International Social Service (ISS) was founded in 1924 in response to the migration of displaced persons after World War 1. This kind of migration and the subsequent need to co-ordinate activities across several countries on behalf of families separated by national borders was the catalyst for ISS to establish its international social work network. It has continued to develop its global network as more recent international conflicts, problems within nations and the human mobility have given rise to new situations for separated families with which ISS has been asked for help. ISS has had a presence in Australia since the late 1930's and was officially founded in 1955.
 
Staff PDF Print

National Office (Melbourne)

Maria Brett

Executive Director

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Carmel Alakus

Casework Coordinator
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Carmen Moreira
Administration Coordinator
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Feray Ergun
Locum Caseworker
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Vivienne Zethoven
Bookkeeper
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Cathy McPherson
Social Work Student 
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Claudia Komimbin
Volunteer (admin)
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Chantelle Schokman
Volunteer (admin)
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Simon Mulvany
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International Parental Child Abduction Service

Helen Freris

IPCA Service Co-ordinator

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Siobhan Kavanagh

IPCA Caseworker 

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 NSW Office

Damon Martin

NSW Service Coordinator
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Jannine Ord

Administrative Project Officer

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Ellen Mara
Inter-Country Caseworker

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Tara Harvey
Inter-Country Caseworker

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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 January 2009 )
 
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