Our team

Our team brings together nursing, community programs and support services to deliver free, trusted information and care to people living with myeloma across Australia.

Our leadership team

Our leadership team guides Myeloma Australia’s mission to support, educate and empower people living with myeloma and their families. With deep expertise across nursing, community programs, advocacy and engagement, the team works to improve access to trusted information, essential support services and better outcomes nationwide.

Together, they lead Australia’s only myeloma‑specific charity, strengthening our services, expanding our reach and ensuring the needs of people affected by myeloma remain at the heart of everything we do.

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Mark Henderson
Chief Executive Officer

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Hayley Beer
Lead, Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

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Jacqui Keogh
Lead, Nursing and Community Programs

Kelly Hay

Kelly Hay
Senior Administrator

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Narelle Smith
Lead, Nursing and Community Programs

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Emma-Jane Furphy
Lead, Brand Engagement

Specialist Myeloma Nurse team

Our Specialist Myeloma Nurse team provides trusted information, guidance and support to people living with myeloma and their families.

Through our free national services, including the Telephone Support Line, Information and Support Groups and education programs, they help individuals feel informed, supported and connected throughout their myeloma experience.

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Carmen Zotz-Nikolai

Cath Bowley

Catherine Bowley

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Catherine Strickland

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Daniel Berk

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Danielle Hovey

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Diana Yun

Emma Huybens

Emma Huybens
Resource Development Coordinator

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Jennifer Francis

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Jenny Cockerill-Taylor

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Jo Gardiner

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Jonah Hanlon

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Laura Jones

Lucy Murphy

Lucy Murphy

Natasha Clarke

Natasha Clarke

Peta Parter

Peta Parter

Rachel Cooper

Rachel Cooper

Rachel Lochrin

Rachel Lochrin

Support Services

The Support Services Team manages the essential operations that keep Myeloma Australia moving, including administration, finance, fundraising and MSAG program support.

Their work strengthens our organisation and enables our services to reach more people living with myeloma.

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Rosie Robinson
Support Services Administrator

Olympia Boxer

Olympia Boxer
Administration Assistant

Robert O'Brien

Robert O’Brien
Community Engagement & Fundraising

Shae Collins

Shae Collins
MSAG Program Manager

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Kye Hay
Support Services Administrator

Telephone Support Line

Talk directly with our specialist myeloma nurses who understand exactly what you’re going through.

Use our simple booking form below to schedule your personalised consultation at a time that works for you.

Get the expert guidance and emotional support you need, when you need it most.