Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Luke 6: 17, 20-26 -
Toni is a Wuthathi and Meriam woman. Her family is originally from Cape York, North Qld and Murray Island in the Torres Strait. She grew up in Cairns and later Canberra. Toni now lives and works in Brisbane as the Manager of Culture and Inclusion, Centacare Family & Relationship Services.
Centacare provides various programs and support services to clients throughout south-east Queensland including counselling support, mediation, family dispute resolution, domestic and family violence support, parenting programs as well as specialist information, psycho-educational, referral and advocacy support for families.
Toni works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, especially women who are experiencing domestic and family violence or dealing with complex challenges. She is a strong advocate for social justice, reconciliation and unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and is actively involved in her community, mentoring and inspiring others to achieve their potential.
Toni holds graduate and post-graduate qualifications in law, ministry and theology. She has served on many Boards and Committees during her career which spans more than three decades.
Toni is also a singer/songwriter and has recorded 4 albums of her own original music – available on Spotify and iTunes. She writes prayers, poetry, meditations and affirmations. Toni is also a coach, mentor with qualifications in coaching, hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming. She runs provides coaching and mentoring support including leadership, executive and life coaching, health, wellbeing, spirituality and motivation. She hosts her own podcast series and YouTube channel on coaching and other inspirational topics.
