Our team

Geoff Radford

Chief Executive Officer

Geoff Radford has lived in the Northern Territory for more than 10 years, leading multidisciplinary teams across youth, disability, children and families, and early intervention. Geoff first moved to Alice Springs in 2012, delivering programs in regional centres as well as remote Aboriginal communities, working closely with First Nations leaders to deliver culturally-safe care. In 2016, Geoff was seconded to Darwin to manage the support services to the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the NT. 

Many of the programs Geoff has overseen are in response to mental health needs and complex trauma. He has created and implemented service delivery models based on contractual and organisational requirements, including policies and procedures, risk management, support service manuals and external evaluation. This experience has led to key relationships and strategic alliances with government departments, community service organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, peak bodies and advocacy groups.  

Geoff has qualifications in Health Services Management and Strategic Management and experience in both government and non-government roles. Geoff works relationally and draws on situational leadership principles to motivate individuals in multidisciplinary teams to achieve common goals. 

Geoff lives in Darwin with his partner and young son.

 

Claire Williams

Communications and Health Promotions Coordinator

Claire moved to Darwin in December 2023, to start her medical degree through Flinders University. Claire has a diverse background working in the not-for-profit sector, agricultural industry and healthcare sector. Claire has spent time living and working in Katherine and a number of years in rural farming communities in New South Wales and Victoria. She holds a Bachelor of Agriculture Science, Graduate Certificate in Business Management and is currently studying a Doctor of Medicine through the Northern Territory Medical Program.

Claire has worked as a program facilitator, communications manager, event coordinator, healthcare scheduler, journalist and agronomist. She is passionate about healthcare and providing services to those in rural and remote settings. Upon finishing her studies, Claire intends to train as a Rural Generalist with the intention to provide holistic care to patients in a hospital setting. She has a special interest in mental health and women’s health and hopes to incorporate this into her advanced skills training. Claire loves living in the NT and likes running, swimming, mountain biking, hiking and camping with friends.

Ira Racines

Sector Engagement Coordinator

Ira was born and raised in Darwin and has been working and volunteering in the community service sector for over 7 years. He has a particular passion for working with and advocating for young people and providing education and awareness of available services. Ira holds a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management and has experience in various allied health services including, dental and optical and is familiar with challenges faced in the health sector in the Northern Territory. 

Outside of the professional sphere, Ira enjoys indulging in geek culture, particularly collecting Pokemon cards. He enjoys connecting with friends for coffee and spending time with his two dogs, Lilo and Sampson.

Do you, or someone you know, 
need help with your mental health?

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