Staff and volunteers

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Staff and Volunteers

Assisi Aid Projects is staffed by a small team of part-time staff in our Melbourne office. We place the majority of human resources overseas with our partners, as this maximises impact, local ownership and value for money. The Melbourne team are supported by our wonderful volunteers, who bring a range of skills and experience to support our work.

Cate is a values-driven leader with a career dedicated to international and community development, philanthropy, and social enterprise. Passionate about social justice, she leads with integrity, equity, and a deep commitment to creating real impact.

Throughout her career, Cate has championed inclusive, community-led initiatives to create opportunities for people facing social and economic exclusion while upholding the highest standards of ethical and effective practice.
 
Cate holds qualifications in Behavioural Science and International Development from La Trobe University, shaping her approach to ethical leadership and human-centered development.

Following an internship at Assisi Aid Projects in 2023, Kirsty rejoined the team as a volunteer at the start of 2024 and then took on the role of Project & Engagement Officer in mid-2024, before becoming Program Quality & Compliance Lead in mid-2026.

Women’s rights are one of Kirsty’s greatest interests and working at Assisi gives her the opportunity to know the work she is doing has a real impact on the lives of women and children in the Asia-Pacific region.

Kirsty holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History and Politics from the University of Stirling and a Masters in Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne.

Tara is committed to contributing to positive social change and has joined Assisi Aid Projects as an intern, where she is keen to support women and children across the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Through her internship, she looks forward to gaining practical experience in the international development sector and supporting the empowerment of women. She has previously volunteered with the Australian Himalayan Foundation, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Manchester Museum, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
 
Tara is a final-year Bachelor of Arts student at the University of Melbourne, studying International Politics and History, with a focus on public policy.
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