Our Staff

Our Staff

• Marian Luehman - Chief Executive Officer

  

  I have been with SRS for the past 22 years commencing as a direct care worker becoming CEO in 2002. With a background in training and education and having been employed in the Human Services industry for over 30 years, I have experienced many changes and plenty of challenges over the years. I love training and providing opportunities for our staff and the people we support to achieve their potential and enjoy life to the fullest. I enjoy woodwork and restoring furniture and homes, designing gardens.

• Jenney Ryan - Service Manager, Training & Development Coordinator

  
  

  I have worked with young adults and people with disabilities for the last 17 years and have a background in teaching and special education. I enjoy seeing and assisting people in reaching their potential, whether this be within the community or in their own personal lives. I have a passion for teaching and learning, and am pursuing studies in Ancient History - one of my hobbies, along with reading and playing Scrabble.

• Michele Gorrett - Respite services Coordinator

  

  My working background is defined by the past 12 years when I have worked in management roles in the Mental Health/Dual Disability sector. I have experience in supporting people with disability to live independently in the community and to be involved in meaningful work activities. I have the National Certificate Level 4 in Mental Health Support and currently completing a Social Work degree. In my spare time I love to travel and will take every opportunity to look around this beautiful country.

• Marilyn Sobkowiak - Service Coordinator

  

  Hello my name is Marilyn, known as Maz. I was raised in Mildura but left the district for twenty years returning in 2008. Whilst I was away I became a foster carer, caring for over one hundred children/young persons and raising my four children. On my return to Mildura I began employment with an Agency as a youth worker. On ceasing employment with this Agency I began my employment with SRS with the aim to continue a long relationship with SRS.

• Judy Penn - Service Coordinator

  

  I have worked at SRS for 7 ½ years and across a variety of roles including TICA, Respite and Independent Living Skills Coordination. My background is homecare, personal care and raising my 4 children. I enjoy helping people to realize their goals whether they be big or small. I enjoy reading, cooking and shopping and have recently started doing aqua aerobics. Being a Kiwi, my preferred sport to follow is of course the mighty All Blacks.

• Lyn Townsend - Service Manager

  

  I was born in Mildura the daughter of a grape grower. I still have an interest in the grape industry and continue to support it. I moved to Melbourne for a period of time, however like others I was drawn back to Mildura. My background encompasses working with a diverse range of employees/clients in government and private enterprise. I am new to disability and enjoying every moment of this challenging industry.   I enjoy numerous hobbies however currently I am attempting to master the art of golf.

• Michael Joslyn - Adult Respite Coordinator

  

  I came to Mildura from Melbourne in 1979 to manage Apex Caravan Park for Mildura Rural City Council and managed same for 9 years. I have had another business since then. I have been working in Disability Services on and off for the last 20 years. I have been very involved in Rotary and other Community Projects. My main interests are my family and grandchildren, travelling, socialising, and fishing whenever I can, and I still enjoy working and hope to do so for some time.