Haemophilia Foundation Australia

Executive Director, Sharon Caris (Full-time)
Sharon was appointed in March 2001. She has a background in social work, health administration and advocacy over 29 years. Sharon leads the staff team and works with Council and other stakeholders to implement the HFA objectives.
scaris@haemophilia.org.au

Policy Research and Education Manager, Suzanne O’Callaghan (Full-time)
Suzanne was appointed in October 2006 to the position of Policy Officer at HFA. Her role is to help HFA develop policy and education resources for the bleeding disorders community. Suzanne has a background in consumer health information and education, and has worked for many years in the blood borne virus sector.
socallaghan@haemophilia.org.au

Development Manager, Natashia Coco (Part-time)
Natashia joined the HFA team in August 2003 and looks after fundraising, relationship building, community awareness and special events. She has undertaken fundraising roles in not for profit organisations for over 10 years.
ncoco@haemophilia.org.au

Youth Project Officer, Kate Walton (Part-time)
Kate joined the HFA team in August 2011 as the Youth Project Officer. Kate’s role entails consulting with community and health professionals and recruiting a youth working group to discuss the issues and needs of young people affected by bleeding disorders. After consultation a communication tool and strategy will be implemented to address these issues. Kate has a background in youth work and has worked for several years in this field.
kwalton@haemophilia.org.au

Administration Assistant, Joanne Luciani (Part-time, 3 days per week)
Joanne was appointed in 2007 to assist the Development Manager with fundraising and special events. She also assists with administration and database management. Joanne has a background in fundraising and managing databases in the not for profit sector.
jluciani@haemophilia.org.au

Accountant, Kevin Lai (Part-time, 1 day per week)
Kevin has worked with HFA as a part-time accountant since 1995. His role is to prepare financial accounts and assist with financial management processes.