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Meet The Board

Building a Community of Hope for the Homeless.

Meet the dedicated individuals who lead the Perth Homeless Support Group with unwavering passion and commitment. Our board members are the driving force behind our organisation’s success, bringing together their diverse backgrounds, expertise, and shared belief in the power of community to make a difference. With their collective vision and determination, they guide us towards our mission of transforming the lives of the displaced, homeless, and those in transitional housing. 
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Jen Hayes​

FINANCIAL OFFICER​

I have worked in the accounting services industry in Perth for over 20 years and it is during this time that I became aware of Ron and Michael’s work with PHSG.


Hearing their story and seeing the practical hands-on approach that they had to help Perth’s homeless inspired me to become involved.


I am proud to serve as a board member of PHSG where I am looking to use my experience to help the charity continue to be sustainable and meet its values of ‘see the need and make
a difference, without prejudice.’

Michelle Warrener

Co-Chair

I work in Emergency Services, and in 2017 was stationed in the Perth CBD. Whilst i’ve always been aware of homelessness in the CBD, my mind was blown at the extent of what I was seeing.
I looked online for support services I could refer people to, which is how I came across PHSG, co-ordinated at the time by Ron Reid & Michael Edwards out of their Lake Street hairdressing salon. I booked an appointment to suss them out! During my appointment, I was humbled by the number of people who dropped in, to leave a jar of coffee or box of muesli bars on the counter for PHSG.

I immediately loved the community feel to this charity. Anyone could make a difference, however large or small and I began donating sandwiches to outreach on Sundays soon after. 
When PHSG expanded to our own depot and the opportunity came up to co-ordinate community fundraisers, I was thrilled to be able to take part and join a passionate board and group of volunteers. 
 
The PHSG Quiz Nights & our online auctions have become a regular events on our calendar, but I would love new ideas on how we can raise money and donations together for our street friends.

Lindsey Francis

Co-Chair

I have been a Rotarian for 23 years, during that time I have been involved in several projects involving people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This opened my eyes to just how many people through circumstances, often outside their control, found themselves homeless or they had a roof over their head with nothing left for food.

 

I became involved in cooking and serving meals to people directly on the street with a charity in 2017. In 2024 the meal service was stopped as that charity closed. I was introduced to PHSG and the rest in history. I coordinate the meals service every Tuesday evening involving Schools, Rotary clubs, a men’s shed and members of the community.

 

There is so much more to PHSG and a meal service, with services added from time to time as the need arises This makes it a charity I really enjoy being involved with as it’s so practical and hands on. So when I was nominated to be a board member, I accepted and now acting as co -chair after the previous chair resigned due to ill health.

Sarah Kubicki

Secretary

Sarah has worked for over 20 years in the health and human services area. In this time, she has worked with a range of people who find themselves in need of a variety of support. 3 years ago, Sarah decided to become involved with Perth Homeless Support Group in a personal capacity to engage with the community in a meaningful and informal way.
Sarah joined the board in March 2026 as an extra way to give back to the PHSG community and support the team to make a difference.
Perth Homeless Support Group Board Member Phil Griffiths

Phil Griffiths

BOARD MEMBER​

Over the past couple of years, I’ve been a committed volunteer with the Perth Homeless Support Group, handing out meals every Tuesday afternoon at the Moore Street Outreach Centre.

I’m passionate about helping people who are in tough or seemingly hopeless situations.

 

I am also a major sponsor and participate in an annual sleepout fundraiser for the cause.

 

Currently, I’m proud to serve as a board member, contributing to the group’s ongoing mission.

Jacqui Hollier

BOARD MEMBER​

I joined PHSG over seven years ago after looking for a practical way to give back. I was immediately drawn to its volunteer-led, hands-on approach, delivering food and essential items directly to people who need them most. Since then, I have been a regular volunteer at Sunday Outreach and have seen firsthand the real impact this support has on individuals across Perth.

 

In joining the Board, my aim is to help PHSG continue providing direct, meaningful assistance while supporting the organisation’s ongoing growth and sustainability. I look forward to working alongside fellow volunteers and board members to strengthen PHSG’s reach and impact.

Denis Follington

BOARD MEMBER​

Denis Follington was educated and studied piano in Perth and worked for several years as pianist and arranger for one of Perth’s leading jazz bands, JT And The Jazzmen before moving to Toronto in 1972, working in the music department of the Toronto Reference Library.

 

On his return to Perth in 1980 he worked as a composer/lyricist, musical director and accompanist in Perth’s theatre scene and in 1985, was appointed by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts to assist John Milson in establishing the Music Theatre Course.

 

In 2022 he moved to Singapore to establish Asia’s first BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at Lasalle College of The Arts, returning to Melbourne in 2026.

 

For the past year, he has worked as a volunteer with the Perth Homeless Support Group and is looking forward to becoming more involved as a member of the PHSG Board.