About Pop In.
Pop In’s manager and our team of case workers are Domestic Violence specialists, who are there to walk alongside and provide support, assistance and advocacy when you need it.
The Pop In Team
Pop In’s experienced Case Workers are here to provide support to women and children impacted by Domestic Violence and Abuse. Our Case Workers hold relevant qualifications across a range of disciplines including Social Work, Counselling, Case Management, Trauma Informed Practice, Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy with over 70 years of front line and related experience.
"I am proud to be a part of an organisation that has its feet firmly planted in community, that responds to the identified need and works in collaboration with professional and volunteers services and individuals. Our model - an exceptional, innovative approach, Pop In has developed a unique operating model that empowers our Case Workers and volunteers to walk alongside women facing Domestic Violence and Abuse on their journey towards a future without fear, where they can thrive and flourish. Working together with our clients and community we identify the resources and services which will meet the needs and achieve the best long term outcomes."
Senior Manager - Michele Lanigan
“My role means that I am working day to day with vulnerable women and children who are experiencing or at risk of Domestic Violence and Abuse. The Pop In model allows my team and I to walk alongside these members of the community, offering support, a listening non-judgement ear and importantly advocating for them for the services that they vitally need. It’s an honour to be part of unique community service, and to work with such skilled professionals and highly trained and engaged volunteers.”
Finette Sheather - Team Leader
Case Workers:
Jane Sutton
Grace Devoy
Cath Davidson
Melissa Daneel - Learn & Play Facilitator
Our volunteers.
Pop In volunteers create a warm and safe space for women and their children impacted by Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Our team of volunteers are available to support with home cooked meals, a friendly chat, child minding while you talk with our case workers and keeping the cottage and its surrounds clean and comfortable.
All of our staff, volunteers and board members receive training in supporting those impacted by Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Pop In board.
Pop In’s board members bring a diverse set of skills, experience and knowledge.
Vicki Kelley,
Chair.
Ex Head of People at Baker and McKenzie.
Peter Rowe,
Board Member.
Company Secretary, ex Partner Herbert Smith Freeholds.
Yvette Pietsch,
Finance Director.
CPA Pietsch and Partners.
Angus Campbell Jones,
Board Member.
Proprietor of local business.
Louella Gratton-Smith,
Director of Operations.
GP and Psychotherapist.