The Partnership Team

The Partnership is managed by the Principal Strategic Advisor (PSA) who is supported by a team comprised of a Project Officer, Program Administrator and training facilitators.

The PSA provides leadership in the development implementation and monitoring of the integrated approach to family violence in the Southern Melbourne Area.

The PSA works closely with the members and the chairs to ensure that the SMFVRIC provides strategic leadership within the local service system and functions according to the Partnership Agreement.

Together with the Chair, the PSA is responsible for fostering a commitment to collaboration and innovation within the SMFVRIC and maintaining a focus on objectives as described in the Strategic Plan.

The responsibilities of the PSA include:

  • Governance and operational support to SMFVRIC.
  • Information gathering and knowledge building to support the work of the SMFVRIC.
  • Partnership and collaboration.
  • Statewide and area-based representation.
  • Information conduit between the sector, local areas, peak bodies, government and other regional governance structures.

Meet the team

Kirsten Majidi

Principal Strategic Advisor

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Tilly Rodwell

Program & Communications Administrator

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Cassandra Lar

Project Officer

Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, as well as a Master of Social Work. Since graduation, Cassandra has worked in a number of roles across the community services sector, gaining experience in mental health, family violence, intake and assessment for children and families, as well as project work in schools. Cassandra commenced working as project officer in the SMFVRIC and the Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership in 2023, supporting both of the Principal Strategic Advisors to deliver actions and projects set out in the strategic action plan. Cassandra supports her team to deliver forums, professional development opportunities, as well as projects determined by working groups.

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MARAM Collaborative Practice Training

The Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee host FREE MARAM Collaborative Practice Training. Watch this space to see what dates are available to register.

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