Our Staff
Our highly experienced and qualified drug and alcohol counsellors, with administration support, staff the programme in a warm and welcoming environment. In addition, the programme refers to medical and other professionals as required.
Sue Hancock (Clinic Director)
Debra MacEwan
Sue Woods
Claire Crowley
Rowan Ngati
Diana Woodward
Amanda du Plessis
Katie O’Brien
Ray Puri
Renee Cook
Anthony McKenna
Darren Browne
Michelle Pope
Dawn Winters
Lisa Kenyon
Toni Hansen
Aidan Prescott
Our Board
Paul Hodson (Chair)
Paul joined our Board in 2018. He is a Chartered Accountant and business advisor – only because playing golf professionally was never going to work.
In his own words: “It is a huge honour to be involved in an organisation that is providing such valuable and much needed services in our community. I have huge respect for our staff and counsellors and the work they do.”
Doctor Tony Farrell
The other original member of our Trust, Tony has been with the Mount Medical Centre for 24 years, and is the clinical director of the addiction services that operate out of the medical centre. Tony has a Fellowship in addiction medicine, and is a keen advocate for better alcohol regulation, and for reducing harm from drugs. He serves on the P.H.O. mental health committee.
Rebecca Roe
Rebecca has a diversity of skills and experience across business, corporate, government and NGO sectors and currently works as a private consultant to provide strategic advice, capability, and leadership support across the NGO Sector in the Bay. “Empowering people and organisations to reach their individual and unique potential is my driving force” Having her own journey through addiction, and a as previous client of Hanmer, Rebecca also understands the struggles faced by many in addiction and is a strong advocate in this area, across her community.