Appointment of Tony Pietropiccolo (Director Centrecare) as Chair person for the Community Sector Child Protection Advisory Group
The Community Sector Child Protection Advisory Group is a new advisory body established by the Minister that reports directly the Director General, Department of Child Protection ( ... find out more

Appointment of Stephen Clarke (Manager Centrecare Family Relationship Centre) as Chair for the WA Family Pathways Network on Behalf of Centrecare
"WA  Family Pathways Network aims to facilitate a sustainable dialogue between providers in the family law system in order that practical and principled improvements can ... find out more

Our Board

Chairperson - Martin Gribbon (BSW)                                                      1992 – current
 
Martin has extensive background in social services in both Western Australia and the UK and is currently working for the Commonwealth Government at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.   Martin’s previously roles included Manager of Social Work Services for Western Australia and Manager at the Department for Community Welfare in Albany in Western Australia where he was responsible for the majority of social services in southern Western Australia, involving family, children and the community.

Deputy Chairperson - Shauna Deane (B.Juris; LL.B; BSW)                      1990 – current
 
Shauna completed her B.Juris at UWA in 1975.  She completed her LL.B at that same law school in 1976.  Thereafter Shauna completed a 2 year Post Graduate Degree in Social Work at UWA. 
She undertook articles with the then Crown Law Department (now the State Solicitor's Office) in 1979.  She was admitted to practice in February 1980 and worked as a legal officer with the Crown Law Department until joining the Office of the DPP at its inception in February 1992.  In February 1996 Shauna was appointed a Queens Counsel and then in February 1998 she was appointed to the District Court Bench. 

Board Member - David Pires                                                                    1998 – 2004, 2006 to current
 
David has some 30 years experience in property management, with the majority of this time in retail Shopping Centre Management.  Currently as Business Manager for the Hawaiian Group, a privately owned Commercial Property investor based in Perth, David oversees two retail centres in the Perth CBD and the Claremont redevelopment. David spent a short time in China returning in 2005 to take up the current position in Perth.

Board Member - Tony Pires                                                                     1995 – current
 
Tony comes from a background in Church Ministry, having served 25 years in communities in Perth and Kalgoorlie - the final 18 years in leadership roles.   In recent years he has moved to the Career Development area and works with students beginning their career journey.

Board Member - Norman Brahim (BEd)                                                   2006 – current
 
Norman has worked in education, particularly Aboriginal education for many years. He has worked in several areas of the state in roles including student, classroom teacher, principal, project officer and Manager, Aboriginal education for the Department of Education and Training WA and Catholic Education Office.  Norman is also a private consultant in Aboriginal Community Development.

Board Member - Steven Walker (B.Bus (Acc); FCPA; FAICD)                  1995 – current
 
Stephen has over 30 years experience in accounting and finance as well as senior level operational experience in human resources and technological development. Stephen has held a number of senior corporate positions and is currently Chief Financial Officer at the YMCA, Perth WA.