Suzanne is a proud Yuin (South Coast) woman raised on Darkinjung country (Central Coast) where she still resides and works. She has strong family connections from the South Coast (Yuin Nation) to Worimi Nation (Forster) and La Perouse Mission where her mum was born and raised.

She has been the CEO of Bungree since 2014. Bungree is a large multi service Aboriginal community organisation delivering over 38 diverse range of services, programs and other products to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people through our five (5) operating sections, 1. Housing and Homelessness 2. Children, Youth and Family 3. My Age Care 4. Disability Services 5. Population Health. Bungree operates and delivers across multiple Local Government Areas including Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace and Karuah. I am member of the Homelessness NSW Policy Council. Chairperson Aboriginal Communities of Practice – Homelessness NSW and a Board member of the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission. Suzanne has earned a widespread reputation for targeting and addressing the key tactical and strategic issues that result in positive outcomes for an organisation or business. Her passion, positive ‘can do’ attitude and ability to handle complex stakeholder relationships and to work towards successful partnerships that benefit Aboriginal clients, carers, families and the broader community.

Previously to Bungree Suzanne was employed by both the Commonwealth and NSW Government State Agencies from Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Education, Ageing and Disability, Housing NSW, and Commonwealth Employment Services.