About Us
Our Vision
“A community where every person’s life has inherent dignity and value”.
Our Mission
"We will promote, mentor and advocate for the well-being and interests of vulnerable people with disabilities. We support our communities by establishing a range of advocacy programs that facilitates increased participation."
Additional information about NECA
North East Citizen Advocacy Inc is a charity that is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Therefore all donations over $2 are tax deductible. The organisation profile, financial statement and other statements can be viewed in the ACNC website here
NECA is funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the National Disability Advocacy Program - see this page for more information.
We acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable support from Banyule City Council.
The NECA Australian Business Number is 71994477984. Information about the ABN registration can be found here
Committee of Management
Scott Ganino, President
Scott works as a director at Monash University. He holds qualifications in both business and finance and joined the NECA Committee of Management in 2019, where he hopes to use his skills and qualifications for the betterment of the NECA program
Yuwei Liu, Treasurer
Yuwei is a qualified chartered accountant and currently working as a financial accountant in the retail sector, and joined NECA committee in July 2018. She had four years working experience in business advisory and involved in preparing accounts for the non-profit organisations. She is committed to contributing with her knowledge and act in the best interest of NECA.
Kate Krombach, Secretary
Kate has been strongly involved with NECA for over 30 years and previously performed the role of NECA Program Manager from 2004 through to 2013. Kate has also held the role of President on the North East Citizen Advocacy Committee of Management and is also a much valued Advocate with the relationship lasting over 25 years.
Jacky Lipson Member
Jacky (she/her) has been a physiotherapist for over 10 years, currently working as a research assistant and project officer across multiple projects aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of young people with disabilities. She is driven by the desire for a more inclusive world, where all people with disabilities have equal opportunities and rights as their non-disabled peers and is excited to become a Committee member and contribute to the NECA community.
Angela Bergman, Member
Angie works at a local hospital in the kitchen crew and has always lived in Heidelberg. Angie has been to many NECA events, AGM's and our Bunnings Sausage Sizzles. Angie looks forward to being the Consumer Rep on the NECA Committee of Management.
Our Staff
Our staff are as follows:
- Frank Damiano, Executive Officer
- Ingrid Camille, Citizen Advocacy Program Facilitator
- Agnes Koulomendas, Individual Advocate
- Joanne D’Abaco, Accounts