Photo Credit | State Library of New South Wales | Top Dog factory for men’s hats, Surry Hills, (1941)

Staff

  • Tracylee Arestides | General Manager

    Tracylee joined the organisation in September 2024 on a short-term contract. With over 25 years’ experience in advocacy and information within the disability sector, she brings deep knowledge and leadership to her role. Having begun her career in the community sector in Surry Hills, Tracylee also has long-standing family ties to the Cross and its surrounds.

  • Maree Sheehan | Project Officer

    Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, Maree has over 30 years’ experience in event management and volunteer coordination, from the Sydney 2000 Olympics to Mardi Gras. Always on the hunt for the perfect flat white or gin martini, she brings energy, expertise, and a love of community to everything she does. She has lived locally for the past 20 years.

  • Lisa Colley | Admin & Referals Officer

    Lisa brings a wealth of experience to her role through working in housing co-ops and government administration. A local Darlo resident, she enjoys solving problems and connecting with new people in the community. Lisa delights in scoring a KX Op Shop bargain and showing off her vintage wardrobe in the office.

  • Yann Vignes | Shop Manager

    A long-time resident of the Cross, Yann has his finger on the pulse of all things local. After many years in the film industry and other ventures, he brought his creativity and flair to the Kings Cross Community Op Shop, adding a true je ne sais quoi to the space.

  • Ross Johnson | List Shopping

    A man of many talents, Ross is a skilled sound engineer and musician who also lends his time to the Centre’s Tuesday shopping bus. He assists with shopping and deliveries for our list shopping service, always bringing good energy and reliability to the team.

  • Rami Harel | Bus Driver

    Rami joined the Centre in August 2023 and is an experienced bus driver with current First Aid certification and support worker training. He ensures our community members travel safely and comfortably.

  • Kathy Parker | Bus Assistant

    The newest member of the KXCC team, Kathy brings a wealth of experience and warmth. A registered NDIS support worker and long-time volunteer ‘mum’, she also spent many years working in the higher education sector.