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Narelle Burns
Volunteer Program Manager
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Kim Steele
Fundraising and Communication Officer
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Rebecca Alferez
Grants and Gifts Officer
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Annmarie Gerardis
Administration Assistant
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Bandi Bear
Helper (mascot)
Narelle Burns
Volunteer Program Manager
Narelle has over 35 years’ experience working in North Queensland. For the past 17 years she has worked in various positions in the tourism industry, mainly managing Visitor Information Centres. Prior to that, Narelle lived and worked on cattle properties in the Gulf and North-West Queensland. Narelle enjoys working with volunteers and is thrilled to be working as the Volunteer Program Manager for Brighter Lives.
Kim Steele
Fundraising and Communication Officer
Kim is an experienced marketing and communication professional with more than 15 years of experience.
Proudly a Townsville-born and bred local, Kim is excited to be using her skills to help brighten the lives of patients and staff in north Queensland!
Rebecca Alferez
Grants and Gifts Officer
Rebecca, or Bec as she prefers, has been committed to making a difference in Northern Queensland through her work in communications, stakeholder engagement, regional development, and the Arts for the last 25 years.
She is a passionate North Queensland and is excited to use her skills and experience to help create Brighter healthcare outcomes for all communities across our region.
Annmarie Gerardis
Administration Assistant
Annmarie is our friendly Administration Assistant. She is here to help with any enquiry and will be your first point of call when you contact Brighter Lives! Annmarie has many years of experience in administration, most recently working in real estate administration in Townsville. She is excited to use her skills and knowledge in the not-for-profit sector.
Bandi Bear
Helper (mascot)
Bandi Bear, our adorable cuddly mascot, brings joy to patients, staff and the community with his happy smile and friendly manner. He enjoys visiting patients in wards, getting out and about at events, fishing, long walks on the beach and eating peanut butter and honey sandwiches.
