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Our team

Wanted to be an astronaut, professional soccer player or chef

John Mannion

CEO

Wanted to be a palaeontologist, an archaeologist or an astronaut

Raquel Dillon

Head of Development

Wanted to be a famous actress

Sharn Elder

Training Manager

Wanted to be a flight attendant

Despina Pastrikos

Business Manager

Wanted to be a marine biologist

Jade Spicer

Development Manager

Wanted to be a singing chef

Brooke Williams

Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

Wanted to be an astronomer

Arnold Fabriczy

Digital and Design Specialist

Wanted to own a restaurant

Tom Bell

Media & Communications Specialist

Wanted to be an olympic swimmer

Magda Pearce

Events Specialist

Wanted to be a ballerina

Ava Elder-Steele

Fundraising Officer

Acknowledgement of Country

Breakthrough acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We recognise all Australian communities who, through their lived experience, help to guide the research funded by Breakthrough.

Acknowledgement of Lived Experience

Breakthrough acknowledges those with lived experiences of mental illness. Every person’s story is uniquely theirs with their own challenges and triumphs, hopes and dreams; but together, we all share the same desire to live a life of connection, belonging and freedom. We are grateful to those who are willing to share their stories, and for the opportunities to listen.