I work as a Senior Administration Officer for Aspire, A Pathway to Mental Health Inc, I have  for the past 3 years.   Having previously worked with young people at risk I was keen to continue to help young people, when the opportunity about 2 ½ years came up to with the Time Out House as a Weekend Coordinator.  I am currently a befriender and have just taken on the role as Secretary of YSAG and am keen to ensure the this unique and wonderful service of Time Out is around to help the young people of Tasmanian.

Holly is a Psychologist operating a private psychology practice in Launceston; she joined the board in July 2011, after having for many years observed firsthand the vital services the timeout house provides to young people in the community.

Holly has a Master of Clinical psychology degree from Charles Sturt University, is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and is an associate member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.  Various roles working a as a Psychologist over the last 9 years  in the public and private sectors have afforded Holly a great deal of experience working with at risk young people, and understanding the needs of this client group.  Holly hopes to use this experience and knowledge to assist the Timeout House to continue to do the fantastic and worthwhile work they do!

Jac has been the Team Leader for Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) at Mission Australia for over 3 years.  As a mother of 5 teenagers and working in the mental health sector Jac is very interested in youth and suicide prevention.  Jac has a Social Work degree, a Teaching degree and has studied Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Art Therapy.

Natalee has been volunteering in the house since Feb 2010.  Natalee joined the board in Oct 2010.  Natalee has a background in administration and is also a board member for Mudlark Theatre Inc.