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Annual Report 2016: Celebrating Sydney Harbour Climb

Annual Report 2016: Celebrating Sydney Harbour Climb

by DunleaCentre | Nov 9, 2017 | Annual Report, Annual Report 2016

Annual Report 2016: Thank You

Annual Report 2016: Thank You

by DunleaCentre | Oct 31, 2017 | Annual Report, Annual Report 2016

Dunlea Centre would like to express its thanks for the ongoing support it receives from the community. It is only with your continued support that our work can continue. Also many thanks to: Club Engadine RSL, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Engadine Bowling &...
Annual Report 2016: Evaluation

Annual Report 2016: Evaluation

by DunleaCentre | Oct 17, 2017 | Annual Report, Annual Report 2016

Last year we reported on a research initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of the Dunlea Centre program. This project began in 2015 and will run for 3 years until 2017. The final report is to be completed in 2018. The first evaluation step was to collect demographic...
Annual Report 2016: Therapeutic Approach

Annual Report 2016: Therapeutic Approach

by DunleaCentre | Oct 3, 2017 | Annual Report, Annual Report 2016

Our program is informed on a theoretical level, by the ‘Preventive’ approach of Don Bosco and the ‘Circle of Courage’ approach of US psychologist Larry Brendtro. These are summarised in the table and diagram following. Importantly, both these approaches begin with the...
Annual Report 2016: Staff Professional Learning and Development

Annual Report 2016: Staff Professional Learning and Development

by DunleaCentre | Sep 19, 2017 | Annual Report, Annual Report 2016

A range of qualified staff are employed at Dunlea Centre across a variety of positions brought together into a multidisciplinary framework. These qualifications include teaching, psychology, counselling, sport and recreation, social work, conflict resolution,...
Annual Report 2016: Key Achievements in 2016

Annual Report 2016: Key Achievements in 2016

by DunleaCentre | Sep 5, 2017 | Annual Report, Annual Report 2016

Dunlea Centre Key Achievements in 2016 Interstate Salesian Principals and Deputy Principals visit Dunlea Centre and Bosco College for Australian Pacific Salesian Principals Association (APSPA). Oz Bosco held at Bosco College & Dunlea Centre for the first time. Jen...
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Dunlea Centre acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

Geraldine Gray

Chair of Dunlea Centre Board

Masters Education, Special Education and Teaching, BA

Geraldine Gray, commonly known as Gerry, is the Chair of Dunlea Centre Board. Gerry has a strong affiliation with Dunlea Centre, Australia’s Original Boys’ Town, connected through her support whilst she was the Education Consultant for the Catholic Education Commission NSW. She then joined the Board in May 2016.

Gerry’s leadership skills and experience in special education make her an excellent choice for leading Dunlea Centre into the future. Her dedication to the organisation, and her demonstrated commitment to the mission, is evident through her years of service. Gerry expresses excitement about the opportunities that lie ahead for Dunlea Centre and is enthusiastic about collaborating with the talented individuals who serve on the Board.

Paul Mastronardi

Executive Director

Masters Counselling, Masters Special Education, BA, Post-GradDip Psychology, GradDip Counselling for Health and Social Care, GradDip in English Second Language, GradCert Mental Health, GradCert Finance, Member of the Australian Psychological Society, Justice of the Peace

Paul Mastronardi has been the Executive Director of Dunlea Centre since 2012. Prior to his appointment, he worked for the Catholic Education Commission in the Welfare Directorate.

Paul has had many years in education and counselling, being involved in various leadership roles across the sectors. Paul was initially trained as a teacher but quickly developed a keen interest in marginalised youth.

This growing curiosity and further study led to his registration as an Educational Psychologist. With a philosophy committed to lifelong learning, Paul is currently completing his MBA with a focus on leadership and management and is working towards submitting a PhD research proposal centred on Residential Care.