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Residential Support for Young People and Families

Residential Support for Young People and Families

Feb 25, 2026

Residential Support for Young People and Families When a young person disengages from school, the impact is felt at...

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Dunlea Centre marks its program success

Dunlea Centre marks its program success

Feb 18, 2026

An early intervention program at Dunlea that helps get students back on track has had strong attendance results....

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When School Becomes a Struggle: Understanding and Supporting your Child through School Refusal

When School Becomes a Struggle: Understanding and Supporting your Child through School Refusal

Jul 17, 2025

Dunlea Centre has helped many young people and families struggling with school refusal. These young people have...

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New primary school intervention program launched

New primary school intervention program launched

Sep 11, 2024

A Sutherland Shire youth organisation that helps children integrate back into mainstream schooling has expanded its...

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St John Bosco’s Relics Tour The Nation For Salesian Centenary

St John Bosco’s Relics Tour The Nation For Salesian Centenary

Aug 11, 2023

Two Sydney parishes will welcome a 410 kilogram relic statue of St John Bosco, better known as Don Bosco, in August as...

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Blue Plaque at Boys’ Town

Blue Plaque at Boys’ Town

Jan 9, 2023

One of NSW’s first heritage Blue Plaques has been unveiled at Dunlea Centre, honouring the work of Father Thomas Dunlea.

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Students from Dunlea Centre (Australia’s Original Boys’ Town) defy the odds with HSC success

Students from Dunlea Centre (Australia’s Original Boys’ Town) defy the odds with HSC success

Dec 20, 2022

Students from Dunlea Centre not only did the HSC for the first time in 2022, they achieved outstanding HSC Success in maths in particular.

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Dunlea Centre’s Outstanding 2022 HSC Results

Dec 16, 2022

Our students at Dunlea Centre achieved outstanding HSC results in 2022, particularly in maths – achieving three band 6’s and a band 5!

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Dunlea Centre’s 2021 Annual Report

Dunlea Centre’s 2021 Annual Report

May 20, 2022

Dunlea Centre’s 2021 Annual Report has just been released. Please click on this link to access the report. Mr Paul...

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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.