did you know?  

• On release from prison many women are friendless, with nowhere to go, and little chance of employment. Unfortunately many return to the familiar life of drugs and crime.

Our Staff

PNM consists of six staff members and a team of volunteers who coordinate our programs and work directly with the women. We are also overseen by an independant Board of Directors.

Back from left: Deb - CEO; Lyndel - Remand/Support Worker; Laurel - Senior Support Worker.

Front from left: Chelsea - Support Worker; Marisa - Coordinator of Volunteers;  Alex - Children's/Support Worker.

• CEO Deb Redford began working with PNM as a volunteer in 2003 before taking up a role as Support Worker.  Deb took over the reins as CEO in 2006.

• Senior Support Worker Laurel Gore has worked for PNM since 1996, previously spending 10 years with Youth for Christ working with women prisoners and at-risk youth. Laurel is a familiar face inside the prison running regular sports programs and spending time with the women. 

• Chelsea Leatham joined us in December 2008 as a Support Worker. Chelsea has completed studies in Theology and Social Work and a one-year church internship. She has also worked at an inner-city drop-in centre working with people experiencing homelessness and mental illness.

• Alex Cuss joined us in October 2008 and is currently completing a Diploma in Community Werlfare at Chisholm Tafe. She has previously worked with young offenders as a volunteer with SLAM and has also spent several months volunteering in a Thai orphanage. Alex is our Children's/Support Worker.

• Coordinator of Volunteers Marisa Coster works part-time heading up our team of dedicated volunteers, to ensure they have excellent training and on-going support. Marisa joined PNM in January 2011.

• Lyndel Baldwin joined us in January 2011 as a Remand/Support Worker. Lyndel has a Bachelor of Arts (Counselling) Degree and has gained valuable experience at both Anglicare and Sacred Heart Mission Women's House in St Kilda.