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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 ( Wednesday, 11 February 2009 )

Board of Directors

President
Diana Batzias

Vice-President
Karen Cariss

Treasurer
Chris Simpson

Members

Barbara Lane

Claudia Hirst

Margaret Harrison

Margaret Roberts

Marilyn Webster

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

Last Updated ( Monday, 21 December 2009 )

History of International Social Service

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

National Office (Melbourne)

Fionn Skiotis

Executive Director

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Jessica Redwood

Business Development Manager
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Carmel Alakus

General Casework Service Co-ordinator
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Feray Ergun
Intercountry Social Worker
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Tiana Boyd
Social Work Student
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Ann Freilich
Bookkeeper
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Carmen Moreira
Administration Co-ordinator
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Fiona Long
Volunteer (admin)
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Simon Mulvany
Volunteer (admin)

International Parental Child Abduction Service

Helen Freris

IPCA Service Co-ordinator

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Kay Hardefeldt

IPCA Intercountry Social Worker

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NSW Office

Damon Martin

Manager, NSW Office

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Rosie Thomas

Intercountry Social Worker

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Ellen Mara
Intercountry Social Worker

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Jacob McDonald

Social Work Student

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Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 February 2010 )

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