Brett is passionate about people and has been working in, and around Christian Ministry for over 20 years. Together he and his wife, Mary-Ann have 3 children aged 18, 20 & 22.

Brett began his career in the Gold Coast Real Estate Industry just over 30 years ago with a clear goal of making lots of money.  On his deluded path toward fame and fortune Brett fell in love and married someone with far more grounded ambitions.

Now more passionate about people than money, his journey in Christian Ministry started with the Scripture Union YMIS program in 1996, including a stint with Gold Coast Youth Concern teaching Religious Education in local High Schools, holding a full time community pastor role in a local Church for over 5 years before taking up a position with the City of Gold Coast as a Community Development Officer. Brett spent almost 8 years working with the Benevolent Society as their Community Development Officer supporting families with children aged 0 – 8 years.

Brett was Chair of the Board for the Gold Coast Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (DVPC) for 5 years and also moonlights as a group facilitator in a Men’s Behaviour Change program for men convicted of DV offences. More recently after finishing his time on the Board, Brett worked full time for DVPC for 3 years coordinating their Men’s Programs and the Gold Coast Domestic Violence Integrated Response. Brett also chaired the Board of Newlife Care for the last few years before resigning that position, and his role at DVPC, to take on this role as Executive Officer.

Inspired by the belief that the local church should be one of the most influential voices and forces for good in our City, Brett is now using his community services, ministry experience and relationship building skills to build bridges and opportunities to link the local church with local mission by creating pathways for people to be ‘good neighbours’.

Phil Amey loves encouraging and empowering people to be all they can be in life. He believes everyone has a God-given talent, and purpose to fulfil in life. It is his mission in life to help people find what it is God has called them to do, and to encourage and mentor them to reach their full potential in Christ.

Phil is the Manager of the Newlife Care Op Shop, leading a team of over 30 dedicated volunteers, some who have been there since its inception in 2004, and show no signs of stopping!!

Previous to his recent appointment to the Op Shop, Phil spent 31 years at Target, both in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. During this time, his roles included Department Manager, and Warehouse Manager, and he was involved in many refits over the years in various stores. His experience in these areas will be very beneficial during the extension of the shop, and with the subsequent change to the layout of the store.

He has been married to Tania for 28 years, and has two adult daughters, a son-in-law, and a beautiful new grandson, who he takes way too many photos of!

Christine provides administrative and operational management for all Newlife Care ministries to ensure a smooth running of the office, programs, events and ensure compliance with industrial plans, financial and NDIS audits. This includes communications, systems and procedures, website and social media, event management support, volunteer recruitment, assistance to the EO and Board, backup for program coordinators, and more.

She feels privileged to work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers that uses their various talents to serve people that are disadvantaged and help make a difference in the local community. It gives her great joy to see lives being enriched and transformed.

Christine has a Diploma in Management & Leadership, gained experience in the Not-For-Profit sector for the last 14 years and has worked in administrative roles for 19 years.

Brad Foote has been an ordained Minister in the Uniting Church since 2003 and is the Families & Crossroads Minister at Newlife. Brad’s role as the Crossroads Minister at Newlife Care is one of those unique ministry opportunities that enables Him to serve God and His Community in an area of his passion and gifting. Crossroads is the first worshipping community to meet each week at Newlife Church. Brad has the privilege of sharing with 130 guests with a physical or intellectual disability for 5.5 hours every Friday alongside 40-60 volunteers and staff (out of a pool of 107), dedicated to being the presence of Christ to all who come to Crossroads.

Brad and his wife Cheryl have seven young adult children who are at various stages of life and growth.

Judith has 15 years experience in the disability sector and community services and has lead a range of Disability Support Programs, supporting individuals to reach their goals and develop their potential.

Judith enjoys working with people who are living with a disability. She loves the vision of Newlife Church and Newlife Care and welcomes the work we are doing in our community, particularly through Crossroads.

Kira is part of the Worship team as a singer and supporting James with service preparations. She also engages with the Crossroads community, particularly our participants and makes sure that everyone is having a good time and being able to say they are “where I belong”.