Christina started with the Narromine CTC as a volunteer in 2003 and joined the committee shortly after. She has held the position of Treasurer, Secretary and Manager, and when the Centre became an official part of Narromine Shire Council her role changed to that of a Community Services Officer. She has served as the Vice Chair on the CTCA Board for the period 2008 – 2009.
Christina is fervent supporter in the role of CTC’s in NSW and firmly believe that we provide a valuable service to the community. She also has a high level of technology skills, including web design, and currently working on achieving Cert IV in Training and Assessing.
Sally Capel - Manager, CTC@Trundle
As Manager of the CTC@Trundle since opening in October 2003, Sally is very awareof the need to support small rural communities and keep them up to date with technological changes and social networking opportunities. The CTC@Trundle continues to provide the community with high speed broadband, professional secretarial services, general office needs as well as visiting agencies for computer supplies and job network opportunities. Like most CTCs in remote towns, they find sustainability extremely difficult to attain, but are continually looking to bring new services to town thus reducing the money drain to the larger centres. As a member of the CTC Executive, she sees an opportunity to promote the vital role of the CTCs in smaller centres as a lifeline for the community, providing so much more than just access to the internet and computer training.
Monica Engel, CTC@Robertson
Monica has been manager of the CTC@Robertson for about three years now, ans she says she absolutely loves it. She sees the Association as an important part of the identity of CTC@Robertson and would like to make a contribution to the Board.
Monica hasan Advanced Diploma in Accounting and worked for a taxation accountant for a number of years, useful skills for a board member. The CTC@Robertson has a number of innovative programs that can provide models. The centre remains vibrant and viable. The local council has recently agreed to payment of a subsidy towards the wages of the manager which has been a great help .
Clare Whiter - Eden Community Access Centre Inc
Clare has been an ordinary member of the Association for quite some time, and its secretary for the past 2 years. As a centre manager she realises the importance ofthe Association, and the great assistance it gives in providing inspiration, support and guidance. The members of the CTCA form a friendly,cohesive group who are always supportive, and freely offer their advice and experiences.
Leonie Hibberson - CTC@Holbrook
Leonie has been the Manager of Community Technology Centre @Holbrook for 7 years since its inception. She is very interested and keen to help source, develop and implement ways to assist all CTC’s to remain viable and sustainable well into the future. She has previously held the position of secretary and treasurer. Leonie has completed Certificate II in IT, Certificate IV in Workplace assessment and Training, build and maintain a computer and participated in Elearning, completed a wireless networking short course and Cert IV in Frontline Management. She is also a volunteer on many local Community Groups, and has experience as office manager of the Holbrook Children’s Centre for 8 years prior to commencing at the CTC, involved in its establishment and instrumental in the set-up of all necessary operating and business procedures,from day-to-day running through to Government reporting and meeting funding requirements.
Marg Duffy - CTC@Comboyne
Marg is passionate about community development especially in small rural communities, and believes that reliable telecommunications and broadband access is the key to a sustainable future especially for those in rural and regional NSW. She shows a commitment by ongoing involvement with CTCs and community development over the last 10 years.
Gary Wooldrige - Manager CTC@Pilliga
Our Public Officer - Colin Kemp
Colin Kemp is our Executive Officer, in charge of Project Management and Member Support. Colin co-ordinates our team, and is responsible for the delivery and reporting on all projects that the Association receives funding for. He also provides support to members in the way of advice,assistance in project delivery and operation of the centres. He co-ordinates membership renewals and certification ofcentres applying for quality supplier level membership.
Having had a wide level of involvement in CTCs as a centre committee member, centre manager and an associationboard member and chairman, he has an understanding of most of the aspects of running a CTC and the types of issues they face. He brings many years experience in project management experience in Government and ITconsulting to the association at a day to day level.
External Representatives -Fran Schonberg, NSW Government, Office of Rural Affairs
