About Broome CIRCLE
Broome CIRCLE was formed in 1982 by a group of women in response to the isolation they experienced living away from extended families. They created Broome CIRCLE to connect with and support one another. Incorporated in 1988, Broome CIRCLE began by extending programming to families, providing key community services and social support across the Shire. In the late 1990s, Broome CIRCLE won a tender to provide financial management and financial capability services to people in financial crisis in the area. More recently, Broome CIRCLE has been funded to coordinate the Broome Volunteer Resource Service.
Vision and Values
Our vision is to see Broome CIRCLE in the forefront of developing a vibrant, cohesive, happy, thriving, welcoming community.
Our purpose is to build a stronger and more inclusive community through connecting people, encouraging collaboration, supporting initiatives and exchanging skills.
We aim to build an inclusive community which fosters
Belonging and Participation
the whole community has an equal opportunity to be involved
Respect
different views, backgrounds and ideas are all worthy of respect
Empowerment
building the capacity of vulnerable groups to participate and contribute in decision making
Collective Action
doing things together that make a difference
Communication
open and honest dialogue; acknowledging different needs and building trust
Sustainability
looking to our future and acknowledging that we are caretakers of our community for coming generations
Publications
Committee
Elisabeth Lucke
Chairperson
Garry Smith
Vice Chairperson
Karen Fitzpatrick
Secretary
Mike Roberts
Treasurer
Cobina Crawford
Board Member
Jake Hay
Board Member
Merrilee Lands
Board Member
Steve Cook
Board Member
To contact the Committee of Management
Email chairperson@broomecircle.org.au
Staff
Denisa Konecny
Executive
Officer
Melissa Macrokanis
Reception &
Admin Officer
Nina Weir
Volunteer
Coordinator
Money Support Hub Team (MSH)
Paula Manning
MSH & Admin
Coordinator
Veronica Johnson
Financial
Counsellor
Gareth Parcel
Case Worker (MSH)
Sen Amaratunga
Financial
Counsellor
Lorraine Greechan
Financial
Counsellor
Community Development Team
Carly Day
Community
Development Coordinator
Ayesha Moss
Community
Garden Coordinator
Mikayla Greisbach
Community
Engagement Officer
Tracey Mullardy
Artist & Studio
Support Officer
Awards
Broome CIRCLE’s community program initiatives have been recently recognised:
- Highly Commended BCCI Broome Business Excellence Award 2021
- 2021 Finalist in the WACOSS Community Services Excellence Awards, Regional Category (CSEA)
- Our Money Support Hub team has been the winner of the Financial Counselling Association of WA Awards for excellence in delivery of Outback Services for three consecutive years – 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Our Financial Counsellor, Veronica Johnson, was the winner of the FCA WA Developing Practice Award
- Our Financial Capability Worker, Tania McKenzie, was the winner of the FCA WA Not Just Capable Outstanding Award
