About Us

Manager of the SLHD Carers Program
Kim has over 20 years' experience as a social worker.  She has had significant experience in health, both as a counsellor and professional educator.  Kim jointed the SLHD Carers Program in 2016

Julie Manger

Julie is an experienced Social Worker having worked for many years in senior roles in acute, sub acute and community based settings. Julie has experience in rapid response aged care, complex case management, acute trauma and HIV services. Driven by a passion for promoting equity and access in the health system and for working collaboratively with consumers and colleagues, Julie is committed to applying clinical expertise to the development of meaningful projects to improve carer inclusion across the District.

Madeleine Gearside

Maddie is a social worker who has worked in both Australia and the United Kingdom across areas including child protection, out of home care, hospital and acute care, and adult safeguarding. Before joining the Carer Program at SLHD, Maddie was part of the Policy and Research Team with Carers NSW. Maddie is passionate about empowering people to affect positive change within the systems they are part of and has gained important insights from working in both front line and policy roles. With particular interest in autonomy, equity and relationships, Maddie is committed to collaborating with staff, patients, and their families and carers across a broad range of projects.

Filomena Cavallaro

Filomena has had extensive experience working in administrative roles in office environments.  Filomena has contributed to the development and maintenance of office procedures and systems.  She also has experience in events management and marketing.  Filomena’s most recent work has been as a marketing/ administration assistant for a non for profit health care provider. 
Filomena brings experience, skills and compassion to her role in the Carers Program.