Jackie Brady

Executive Director

BA Communications (Journalism)

Jackie joined FRSA in July 2014 and has extensive peak agency experience from within the not-for-profit sector.

As Executive Director of FRSA, Jackie is responsible for leading the strategic vision for the organisation, which includes creating better lives for children, families and communities throughout Australia. She believes FRSA has a unique role in identifying and realising key opportunities that will bring members – small, medium and large – together in the achievement of national objectives.

In her most recent roles as Acting Executive Director and Director of Government and Public Relations at Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA), Jackie had responsibility for stakeholder relations and strategic development.

Robyn Clough

Manager, Policy and Research

BA (Hons), PhD, GAICD

Robyn joined FRSA in October 2019. She specialises in policy analysis and has over 20 years experience in the not-for-profit, private and government sectors, including several years working in the Australian parliament. Robyn has undertaken policy analysis and review in several social policy fields including housing, mental health and health care consumer engagement.

Narelle Kay

Events and Membership Officer

Narelle has over 5 years’ experience with FRSA. As Membership and Events Officer, Narelle has a wealth of internal and sector knowledge and is responsible for overseeing FRSA Membership/s and overseeing and coordinating all of FRSA’s events, including the National Conference, Strategic Leadership Forum, Child Inclusive Practice Forums and Parliamentary Briefing Day. A key part of Narelle’s role is liaising with other stakeholder organisations to ensure FRSA’s presence at relevant external events.

Vanessa Lam

Communications Officer

BA Communications (Journalism)

Vanessa has worked in a range of areas in media and communications, marketing and public relations. She is experienced in news writing, social media, filming, video editing, and photography.

Vanessa has been with FRSA since 2018.  She is responsible for ensuring that all channels of communication are explored and championed to ensure the important work being undertaken by FRSA to support the Families and Relationship Sector receives optimal exposure.

As Communications Officer, Vanessa supports the FRSA members by distributing key information and building relationships and networks for the benefit of members and the sector as a whole.

Lisa Curtis

Project Officer

BHSc (Health Promotion)

Lisa Curtis is a project officer at Family & Relationship Services Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Health Science, Health Promotion in 2011 and has worked in the not-for-profit health and community sector for 17 years across NSW, the Northern Territory and now in the ACT. She has extensive experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, project management and in community and professional education. She values shared learning and has a particular interest in how Communities of Practice connect people who share a common interest and how this connection creates new knowledge and best practice through joint discussions, problem solving, information sharing and relationship building.

Heidi Aynsley

Administrative Officer

Heidi joined the FRSA team on a part time basis in June 2024 and is the Administrative Officer and Executive Assistant to Jackie Brady, FRSA Executive Director.

Heidi has 15+ years of office administration, management, and finance experience in both the private and public sector. Heidi will work closely with the Executive Director, provide secretariat support to the FRSA Committees and Board of Directors, manage FRSA finances and all other administration related duties.