Meet our Board
Leadership that matters
Far North Community Services benefit from a skilled, regionally-based governing Board who oversee the management of risk, fiduciary obligations and quality of services.
The Board and Senior Management at Far North have extensive experience both lived and work with people with disabilities, their families and carers.
JENNIFER PAYNE
Chairperson
Jennifer is a teacher and psychologist who has called the Kimberley home for 12 years. Jennifer is currently managing director of Potentium Psychology, a private psychology practice in Broome, and of Rypple Ltd, a not for profit research organisation focussing on evaluating impacts of Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports throughout Western Australia. Jennifer’s main areas of experience are in education, Positive Behaviour Support and suicide prevention. She is passionate about people in remote locations having equity of access to the very best supports.
JUSTIN MORTLEY
Secretary
Justin is an experienced educator with 20 years in both specialised settings and mainstream schools. He is dedicated to creating meaningful educational opportunities and pathways for students with disabilities, with a particular focus on autism and complex needs. Appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disabilities in 2017, Justin has extensive experience across the Western Australian education sector. His work in Broome and Kununurra included leading the Kimberley Disability Coordination Team, supporting schools with training, specialist access, diagnosis, and funding navigation. His contributions have been recognised with several awards, including the 2010 Canning District Education Award for Teacher Excellence, 2011 WA ESPAA Primary Teacher of the Year, and 2012 Sangora Education Foundation Award for Innovation in Teaching.
​Denise is a registered Social Worker with over 30 years career across the Globe. Denise's main interests are around Trauma, Community and Ethnic Minorities as she has worked extensively with refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and remote indigenous communities. Denise resides in Kununurra with her large family, she enjoys walking, writing and connecting with people.
Denise Gallo
Director
