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.

  • 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.

  • Maggie Sangsong | Bus Driver

    Maggie joined the Centre in February 2026 and is an experienced bus driver having worked for a day care centre for a number of years. Maggie ensures our community members travel safely and comfortably. Sometimes she likes a little sing-a-long on the bus!

  • 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.

  • Photo Credit | State Library of New South Wales

    Top Dog factory for men’s hats, Surry Hills (1941)