Meet the Team
Fionnuala Murphy
Fionnuala is very passionate about supporting people within the community, having moved from Ireland to Australia with her husband and two young children, some years ago. She knows only too well what that can be like, not having a support network, or family members to rely on and navigating all that needs to be done in setting up home or knowing where to seek information or advice.
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Over the past seven years Fionnuala has worked within Child and Family services in various roles, and as a Child and Family practitioner worked to support individuals, and parents, that have children under the age of eighteen. Fionnuala also has extensive experience working across various positions within Youth Justice, Cultural Support Coordinator with Refugee and Asylum-seekers, in the Settlement services and Community Detention programs.
Manager
Outreach Worker
Lydia Sheridan
Originally from Mayo and has recently moved to Brisbane. Lydia has a background in Mental Health nursing and coaching.
Lydia says she is passionate about a person’s overall wellbeing and forming strong connections. Lydia loves meeting new people in particular when it comes to offering supports and looking after a person’s welfare.
Lydia enjoys seeing individuals thrive and connecting within the Irish Community.
Volunteer Coordinator
Jennifer Ale
Originally from Belfast, Jennifer moved to Brisbane with her husband and 2 boys in 2018, and during covid had baby boy no.3.
Jennifer has a background in working with people in various customer services roles, however since volunteering with our IASAQ Mother’s group, Jennifer really felt like this is the type of role she could excel in.
Jennifer is passionate about Irish culture and bringing people together, she enjoys seeing connections being made within the Irish community and is very enthusiastic about growing our volunteer program.