“My life with my son, Christopher has taught me many lessons and given me a real understanding of the needs of these families. It’s specifically shown that whilst a variety of services and funding options are available, there is always a gap. Often leaving young people living with severe disabilities unable to access the full range of resources that would help ease their pain and / or improve their quality of life.” ~ Caterina Kasiaras
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Caterina Kasiaras
Founder
Member since 2015
When my son Christopher passed away, I channelled the pain of losing him into what turned out to be a new career path in the disability sector. I started this journey by being a carer through family respite programs. These experiences gave me great joy and a deep connection to Christopher’s memory. Realising that this enabled me to share the wisdom of the many things that Christopher had taught me.
I commenced studies and gained qualifications in the disability area. My passion for this work was obvious, and I continuously strive for better ways of supporting and contributing to the lives of people living with disabilities.
In 2015 I decided to take my knowledge and the energy that Christopher’s life had brought and create a foundation in order to help children and young people like Christopher.
So Chrisalis Foundation was created to help fill the gap.
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Ana Finlay
Secretary
Member since 2015
My name is Ana Finlay as an educator for over 30 years and school counsellor for the last 17, I have worked with young people with a range of issues and needs, including supporting students living with disability. It has been my career and my passion to make a difference in young people’s lives and the Chrisalis Foundation provides yet another way for me to do this. In my spare time, I am a keen gardener, enjoy being inventive and I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends.
“I am inspired by the creativity and connectivity of the Chrisalis Board to build equity for all young people”
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Emelyn Goh
Treasurer
Member since 2019
I have a personal interest in being involved with this organisation having grown up with a sibling living with disability and I believe I have a social responsibility to help contribute to creating a positive impact in the community, especially for children and their families who are in need.
I hope to use my skills and professional experience and apply it to the Treasurer role at the Chrisalis Foundation.
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Arthur Athanasopoulos
General member since 2018
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Sue Wood
General member
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Guy Brown
Vice President