The ACTCOSS Staff Team
Roslyn Dundas
Director
Roslyn joined ACTCOSS in October 2008. Roslyn is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, and is honoured to be working with an organisation committed to fairness.
Roslyn is Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a BA from ANU. Roslyn was a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly (2001-04), being the youngest woman ever elected to a parliament in Australia. Serving as a cross-bench member Roslyn gained an understanding of the diversity the Canberra community.
Roslyn has contributed on volunteer boards for organisations such as the YWCAs of Canberra and Australia, Belconnen Community Services, and Canberra Arts Marketing. She worked as Director of Ausdance ACT, building on her personal involvement, as a performer and backstage, in the ACT dance and arts community. Roslyn has also worked for the ACT Human Rights Commission, advising the Children and Young People Commissioner.
Roslyn joined ACTCOSS in October 2008. Roslyn is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, and is honoured to be working with an organisation committed to fairness.Roslyn is Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a BA from ANU. Roslyn was a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly (2001-04), being the youngest woman ever elected to a parliament in Australia. Serving as a cross-bench member Roslyn gained an understanding of the diversity the Canberra community.
Roslyn has contributed on volunteer boards for organisations such as the YWCAs of Canberra and Australia, Belconnen Community Services, and Canberra Arts Marketing. She worked as Director of Ausdance ACT, building on her personal involvement, as a performer and backstage, in the ACT dance and arts community. Roslyn has also worked for the ACT Human Rights Commission, advising the Children and Young People Commissioner.
Kiki Korpinen
Deputy Director
Kirsi (Kiki) Korpinen has worked in the ACT Community Sector for over 10 years, and has held a number of positions - both management and direct service delivery, in services focusing primarily on issues impacting on marginalised and disadvantaged communities. Kiki has an in depth understanding of social justice issues in the ACT and has a strong commitment to supporting and advocating for increased opportunities in order for people to make positive life changes. She has successfully expanded service provision and organisations to build capacity to better meet the needs of the ACT.
Kiki is an active community sector member and sits on a range of community and government committees, reference groups and networks. She is continuously keeping issues impacting on marginalised and disadvantaged groups on the agenda, and through this process informs policy and legislation makers, with the aim of improving outcomes for marginalised and disadvantaged people of the ACT.
Kiki has a Grad Dip in Social Science from the University of Western Sydney and an MBA from the University of Canberra.
Kirsi (Kiki) Korpinen has worked in the ACT Community Sector for over 10 years, and has held a number of positions - both management and direct service delivery, in services focusing primarily on issues impacting on marginalised and disadvantaged communities. Kiki has an in depth understanding of social justice issues in the ACT and has a strong commitment to supporting and advocating for increased opportunities in order for people to make positive life changes. She has successfully expanded service provision and organisations to build capacity to better meet the needs of the ACT.
Kiki is an active community sector member and sits on a range of community and government committees, reference groups and networks. She is continuously keeping issues impacting on marginalised and disadvantaged groups on the agenda, and through this process informs policy and legislation makers, with the aim of improving outcomes for marginalised and disadvantaged people of the ACT.
Kiki has a Grad Dip in Social Science from the University of Western Sydney and an MBA from the University of Canberra.
Natalie 'Nat' Oliver
Policy and Development Officer
Nat joined ACTCOSS in September 2009. She has a passion for social justice issues and is excited to be working for a peak organisation committed to social justice and equity.
Nat has worked in the community sector for over 12 years in both direct service delivery and management positions. Her experience has principally been in the ACT youth and homelessness sectors. Nat has also spent time in South Africa doing community development work in the shanty towns of Kwa-Zulu- Natal.
Nat holds a BA and BSc from the ANU and a Diploma in Community Services Management.
Nat enjoys kayaking and snorkelling, so heads to coastal and island locations as often as possible.
Nat joined ACTCOSS in September 2009. She has a passion for social justice issues and is excited to be working for a peak organisation committed to social justice and equity.
Nat has worked in the community sector for over 12 years in both direct service delivery and management positions. Her experience has principally been in the ACT youth and homelessness sectors. Nat has also spent time in South Africa doing community development work in the shanty towns of Kwa-Zulu- Natal.
Nat holds a BA and BSc from the ANU and a Diploma in Community Services Management.
Nat enjoys kayaking and snorkelling, so heads to coastal and island locations as often as possible.
Nadia Osman
Policy and Development Officer
Nadia joined ACTCOSS in August 2011 after time spent working in both the not-for-profit sector and public service in a variety of roles. Having grown up in Canberra Nadia is looking forward to working for an organisation that supports the ACT community.
Nadia has a Bachelor of International Relations majoring in political science from the ANU and a Masters of Teaching which she completed at Macquarie University in 2008.
Nadia likes cooking, reading and belly dancing; dreams about travelling the world; and volunteers with the Red Cross.
Nadia joined ACTCOSS in August 2011 after time spent working in both the not-for-profit sector and public service in a variety of roles. Having grown up in Canberra Nadia is looking forward to working for an organisation that supports the ACT community.
Nadia has a Bachelor of International Relations majoring in political science from the ANU and a Masters of Teaching which she completed at Macquarie University in 2008.
Nadia likes cooking, reading and belly dancing; dreams about travelling the world; and volunteers with the Red Cross.
Adele Olmsted
Policy and Development Officer
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Julie Butler
Sector Development Officer - Gulanga Program
Julie has worked part-time with ACTCOSS since February 2007. Julie moved to Canberra over 20 years ago to increase her employment opportunities and to see new places. She has worked in education, youth, domestic violence, housing, health, aged care and local and federal government. Julie likes to visit the South Coast for its beauty and relaxed lifestyle. Her family are from North Queensland (Bandjin) and North Western Queensland (Kalkadoon).
Julie has worked part-time with ACTCOSS since February 2007. Julie moved to Canberra over 20 years ago to increase her employment opportunities and to see new places. She has worked in education, youth, domestic violence, housing, health, aged care and local and federal government. Julie likes to visit the South Coast for its beauty and relaxed lifestyle. Her family are from North Queensland (Bandjin) and North Western Queensland (Kalkadoon).Keith Brandy
Sector Development Officer - Gulanga Program
Keith is a proud Wiradjuri man from Condobolin in central NSW. He moved to the ACT in the late 1970's to work in the then Department of Aboriginal Affairs, and was mentored by the likes of Dr Charles Perkins, Captain Regional Saunders and Pat Turner.
Keith has worked extensively in both non-Indigenous and Indigenous community organisations, as well as in numerous government agencies as an Indigenous policy and project officer.
Keith travelled to the United States and Canada in 2005 and showcased Aboriginal culture by visiting Native American Aged Care facilities, Native American men's groups and presented at primary schools - an experience he recalls being amazing.
Keith's passion is social justice, men's health, youth, history and sport and recreation.
Keith is a proud Wiradjuri man from Condobolin in central NSW. He moved to the ACT in the late 1970's to work in the then Department of Aboriginal Affairs, and was mentored by the likes of Dr Charles Perkins, Captain Regional Saunders and Pat Turner.Keith has worked extensively in both non-Indigenous and Indigenous community organisations, as well as in numerous government agencies as an Indigenous policy and project officer.
Keith travelled to the United States and Canada in 2005 and showcased Aboriginal culture by visiting Native American Aged Care facilities, Native American men's groups and presented at primary schools - an experience he recalls being amazing.
Keith's passion is social justice, men's health, youth, history and sport and recreation.
Suzanne Richardson
Communications and Membership Officer
Suzanne Richardson joined ACTCOSS in January 2008 as the Communications and Membership Officer. This is her first foray into the world of community services, and she is looking forward to using her skills to help people. She has a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Graphic Design and New Media, as well as a Certificate II in IT.
In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys playing video games and doing other equally nerdy activities.
Suzanne Richardson joined ACTCOSS in January 2008 as the Communications and Membership Officer. This is her first foray into the world of community services, and she is looking forward to using her skills to help people. She has a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Graphic Design and New Media, as well as a Certificate II in IT.
In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys playing video games and doing other equally nerdy activities.
Lisa Wells
Office Co-ordinator
Lisa started work with ACTCOSS in April 2006 as Office Coordinator.
Lisa started work with ACTCOSS in April 2006 as Office Coordinator.
