Our purpose is to support newly arrived communities and individuals, empowering them to participate actively in all aspects of life in Australia.
We achieve our purpose by delivering high quality services in collaboration with communities, stakeholders, volunteers and professionals.
Clarification: on page 13 of the printed copy it reads '22 applicants arrived safely in Australia'. This has been amended in the online version to read '22 CSP applicants arrived safely in Australia.'

Kathryn Kingston
President
Kathy Kingston joined the ARA Board in November 2018 and was elected President in 2019. Now retired, Kathy brings over 30 years’ experience as a business manager and accountant, and has recently retired as director of a public company. Kathy has broad experience in finance, administration and management within small to medium organisations and has extensive experience as a board member. She has a strong commitment to human rights and social justice and has been actively involved in voluntary roles with several not-for-profit organisations for more than 35 years. Kathy was on the board of Amnesty International Australia for nine years, including four years as Chairperson followed by six years on the International Membership Appeals Committee. During that time she represented the Australian Section at several international meetings and gained extensive experience in corporate governance, strategic planning and budgeting, policy development, campaigning and fundraising.

Iain Murchland
Vice President
Gokhan Ayturk
Board Member

David McGlennon
Board Member

Michael Pagsanjan
Board Member

Heather Pascoe-Smith
Board Member

Chelsea Thomas
Board Member

Chris Kwong
Board Member