MISSION
To provide everyone with equal opportunities to become
engaged in the community through a variety of
interactive activities, allowing each
individual to learn new skills, to develop a sense of
belonging and confidence in their own abilities, and to
help them to be more connected to the community.
VISION
To be at the heart of the community providing a holistic
program that can address everyone’s physical
health and mental well-being.
OUR TEAM
FARAH SCOTT
Founder and President
Farah is a graduate in international business studies. She has been active in community education activities for 20 years. She has established and managed her own aquatic education school, the Hurricane Stars Club, that is inclusive for the culturally and linguistically diverse community. She has more than 10 years’ experience in running successful educational programs for a variety of community organisations. Farah has been running educational and community activities for Logan City and Brisbane City councils over the same period. She has successfully organised large community events, especially women’s events. She is currently also the Hurricane Stars Club program manager.
MALEHA SHAHAB
Committee Member
Maleha has 20 years’ experience as a social worker. She has been supporting new migrants to Australia for the past 20 years. She facilitates the inclusion of CALD families and children into educational programs.
ROBYN SCOTT
Committee Member
Robyn established, developed and managed a retirement village for 45 years.
KATHERINE WHITE
Committee Member
Katherine is a registered nurse with more than 20 years experience in allied health. She has extensive experience in working in multiple allied health centres. Katherine establish her own successful childcare business.
Asifah Deen
Committee Member
Asifah has been a teacher for the past twenty years in a variety of schools across Brisbane and has been active in organising programs to support and engage young people from all backgrounds outside the school environment.
Samira Iesa
Committee Member
Samira has been active as youth adviser for the committee. Samira has been running youth activities for many years.
We are a food relief charity and a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme(NDIS) provider.
We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) as a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed to access the following tax concessions: GST Concession, Income Tax Exemption, FBT Exemption.
Sisters With Helping Hands is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) – ABN 33 402 420 663
The Hurricane Stars Community Hub is developed as a part of the Hurricane Stars Club Inc, a registered not-for-profit sports and recreation organisation, ABN 14 274 745 624.
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