Meet the Partnership Development Team

Matt is an ordained minister in the Sydney Diocese. With a background in parish and church planting, he understands both the joys and challenges of church life and is passionate about encouraging Christians to put their faith into action through practical gospel initiatives. Matt enjoys visiting ministry teams to establish meaningful partnerships, and he also leads the Take Love team, providing young people with opportunities to serve their communities. Matt has previously run a successful design and advertising business. He is married to Lauren and attends Soul Revival Anglican Church.
Email: Matthew.Redmond@Anglicare.org.au

David and his family live in the Hills area and love to see churches partner with Anglicare and the valuable services it offers to engage with the needs of our city, so that people will know Jesus. Prior to Anglicare, David served with the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES) in Sydney and Geelong, supporting and serving local and international university students, physically and spiritually. Throughout his time in campus ministry, David helped foster partnerships between individuals and local churches with university student group movements. While building partnerships between Anglicare and local churches in the Northern region, he will also be building up and supporting Op Shops.
Email: David.Luis@anglicare.org.au

Kate has previously worked in women’s ministry at St Barnabas, in Fairfield in Sydney’s West. She spent nine years serving with the Church Missionary Society (CMS), in Nepal. Kate and her husband live in Hurstville where in partnership with local Anglican churches, they are looking to establish a new Nepali-speaking congregation. On Sundays, Kate and her husband attend the Nepali congregation at St Luke’s, in Liverpool.
Email: Kate.Shrestha@Anglicare.org.au

Stephen came from the corporate world and has been with Anglicare for over 17 years, where he loves putting his faith into action through his work. After many years as Head of Retail, Stephen now supports churches in the Western Region to connect with Anglicare’s resources. His portfolios include the Mobile Community Pantries and Cross-Cultural Services. Stephen is part of the Ryde Baptist Church family where he also serves as an Elder.
Email: Stephen.Kuo@anglicare.org.au

Brett has worked in the Community Services sector for 30 years across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern NSW region, supporting children, youth and families in need. He has lived in the Illawarra all his life and he and his family currently live in Shellharbour. Brett loves the partnership between Anglicare and local churches, showing Christ's love in supporting vulnerable people in the community. His portfolio includes Relationships and Wellbeing.
Email: Brett.Fahey@anglicare.org.au

With a background in all things marketing, design, and project management, Jas combines her creative mind with her heart for young people. Based in The Hills and across the North Sydney region; Jas enjoys being an active member of her church, and is passionate about taking the love of Jesus to the wider community.

Passionate about justice and advocacy, Ruby works part-time with the Take Love team alongside her studies in Politics and International Relations, and ​Indigenous Studies at University. As a youth leader based in Sydney's Eastern suburbs, she is passionate about inclining the hearts of young people towards those who are vulnerable.
 

With a background in medical studies, Jett brings a thoughtful and caring approach to supporting young people. Based in the Illawarra, he serves as a youth leader at his local church and supports them to live out their faith in practical ways and develop a deeper understanding of God. He's passionate about helping young people reflect on their faith and how it shapes their everyday life.

As a Christian leader in the social and community sector, Claire leads the New England North West team and is motivated to pioneer new staffing models and new styles of working in country areas. With a vision for transforming the way Christian Social and Community organisations work in regional areas, Claire is dedicated to building the Christian workforce so that people can get the services they need.

After a long career as a medical scientist, Wendy was keen to serve in a different way for the last years of her working life. She has now been with Anglicare for three years serving as a Chaplain and Partnership Development Officer. Wendy is a part of the Anglican church in Moree, where she serves as warden and lay preacher.

Scott leads Anglicare's Central West team with a heart for community and connection. Now based in Orange following his family's relocation in mid-2025, he is committed to serving faithfully — listening well, investing in the region, and helping to build communities shaped by faith, purpose, service, and compassion, where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.