Roseberry Qld is a Non-Profit Company & Registered Charity
Roseberry Qld is a community-based organisation providing a range of services to meet the identified needs of young people and families who are experiencing difficulty.
Our Vision
A strong, vibrant and compassionate community.
Our Purpose
Empowering people to lead safe and resilient lives.
Our purpose is to empower community to enable the most vulnerable people to lift themselves out of disadvantage and to create safe, vital, and resilient lives for their families and community.
How We Have Evolved
Roseberry Qld was created in the mid 1980’s by a team of dedicated volunteers who recognised that our community needed to create a solution to youth homelessness. Our first major project was the purchase of a house in Roseberry St, Gladstone so that we could create a youth shelter and provide support to young people.
From these humble beginning, Roseberry Qld – now a registered Charity and community-led corporation, has grown to provide programs and services across regional Queensland that aim to empower communities to life themselves out of disadvantage.
Our focus is on growing our services so that we can take a holistic approach in supporting young people and this includes focusing on growing and developing our programs.
Empowering people to lead safe and resilient lives.
Our purpose is to empower community to enable the most vulnerable people to lift themselves out of disadvantage and to create safe, vital, and resilient lives for their families and community.
Our Board
Erin Robertson
BA/BB (Marketing & Psychology), GAICD Erin has worked in the Marketing field since graduating university for over two decades. Most prominently working as Marketing and Brand Manager for family-owned business, Bill Robertson Toyota since 2001. Erin and her husband James also started up Gladstone News in 2002 and owned and operated this business until 2015. Erin is also co-owner with husband James, of Lowry’s Auto Body Repairs. Erin grew up in Gladstone and has a strong passion for our community. In her role with Bill Robertson Toyota Erin understands the importance of giving back and has worked heavily with community groups and not-for profits both with hands on roles and with a variety of sponsorships over the past two decades. Erin has also spent time working on the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee the past three years and is a strong advocate for buying local. Erin is a Mum of two teenage daughters and see’s being a good role model for her girls as her number one priority. With her recent studies with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, these learnings have put Erin in good steed with a strong governance understanding to assist with Roseberry Qld’s Board governance requirements. First appointed on Board: May 2018 Appointed Chair: Jan 2023
Ryl Gardner
As a strong advocate and voice for Central Queensland, Ryl is committed to our region. She is a talented leader and People specialist who has been perfecting her craft for the past four decades across a broad range of industries – where she has seen first-hand how Human Resources has evolved. Her people passion has given her invaluable insights as a leadership and performance coach, and led her to successfully developing and pioneering a program in business performance which focuses on work life integration. Roseberry Qld’s purpose to empower people to lead safe and resilient lives aligns with Ryl’s passion for community and helping others. She has strong community involvement with skills development having been a member and mentor to support local jobs and nurture a skilled workforce. Ryl looks forward to continuing to positively contribute to the growth of Roseberry Qld valuing relationships, self determination and safety.
Carissa Gordon
Carissa has been working as an accountant and small business adviser in Gladstone for almost 20 years, with experience in a diverse range of roles including motel management, not-for-profit organisations and public accounting. Carissa and her family were all born in Gladstone and love spending their weekends together fishing & camping in the Gladstone Region.
Carly Quinn
I consider it a privilege to be selected to represent our members, our people and our clients as a Board Member of Roseberry Qld. I have been so impressed by the caliber and passion of our team members. They are talented and motivated specialists in their field, all dedicated to improving the lives of those in our various communities. Unfortunately the need for our services is continuing to increase, and even during the toughest times such as Covid, the passion of our people has remained steadfast. I look forward to supporting our General Manager to provide them with a safe and sustainable environment so they can continue doing what they do best – serve our Communities.
Kayleen Bishop
A resident of Gladstone for 28 years after moving from NSW. I have four children and 2 grandchildren who are an absolute delight. My occupation in the Education system works closely with vulnerability groups where understanding and compassion is a must when dealing with improving student learning outcomes. I pride myself on positive family and community connections when working with vulnerable students and families. My passion for helping and understanding others is shown through these links. I am lucky enough to have a partner that has the same passion and encourages support for the community. I am excited to learn how I can make an impact on the Roseberry Gladstone Board.
Dave Grenfell
David has over 40 years of experience in the building and construction industry with a particular focus in the power, chemical and process plant sectors, and delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia. Experience in Senior Management, Business Operations, and delivery of multiple major projects simultaneously. Dave has a passion for community, organisational and regional development, providing skill shortage solutions, training and upskilling, leadership development, and collaborative leadership, bringing people, business, and industry together to help solve community issues working together
Anton Guinea
Anton is an expert in the field of leadership under pressure, he is a best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Anton nearly lost his life in a workplace accident and has turned that experience into something that others can learn from. He suffered through teams that had poor leadership, and high conflict. Which pushed him to studying a Bachelor of Business in HR and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is doing masters level research into the psychology of leadership, teams, and leading under pressure. Anton partners with leaders and businesses who are under pressure to help them create conscious control so that they can create psychologically safe and high performing teams. Anton’s speaking, training, consulting, and coaching programs are based on psychology, neurology, and biology, and they provide leaders with real and relevant strategies to improve their teamwork and leadership.
Yaleela Torrens
I am a proud Gooreng Gooreng woman and traditional owner of the Gladstone region. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology / Sociology) and Masters of Social Work (Professional Qualifying). I am a highly dedicated mental health social worker and business owner, and welcome the opportunity to share my personal, professional and cultural knowledges with the Roseberry organisation. I strongly value the functions and processes of self-determination and hold a strong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of all peoples. As a Director of this organisation, I commit to effecting growth and change that is fair, equitable and sustainable for the betterment of the Central Queensland region.
Erin Robertson
Erin has worked in the Marketing field since graduating from university for over two decades currently holding a BA/BB (Marketing & Psychology), GAICD. Most prominently working as Marketing and Brand Manager for a family-owned business, Bill Robertson Toyota since 2001. Erin and her husband James also started up Gladstone News in 2002 and owned and operated this business until 2015.
Erin is also co-owner with husband James, of Lowry’s Auto Body Repairs. Erin grew up in Gladstone and has a strong passion for our community. In her role with Bill Robertson Toyota Erin understands the importance of giving back and has worked heavily with community groups and not-for profits both with hands on roles and with a variety of sponsorships over the past two decades. Erin has also spent time working on the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Committee the past three years and is a strong advocate for buying local. Erin is a Mum of two teenage daughters and see’s being a good role model for her girls as her number one priority. With her recent studies with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, these learnings have put Erin in good steed with a strong governance understanding to assist with Roseberry Qld’s Board governance requirements.
First appointed on Board: May 2018 Appointed Chair: Jan 2023
Carly Quinn
I consider it a privilege to be selected to represent our members, our people and our clients as a Board Member of Roseberry Qld. I have been so impressed by the caliber and passion of our team members. They are talented and motivated specialists in their field, all dedicated to improving the lives of those in our various communities.
Unfortunately the need for our services is continuing to increase, and even during the toughest times such as Covid, the passion of our people has remained steadfast. I look forward to supporting our General Manager to provide them with a safe and sustainable environment so they can continue doing what they do best – serve our Communities.
Carissa Gordon
Carissa has been working as an accountant and small business adviser in Gladstone for almost 20 years, with experience in a diverse range of roles including motel management, not-for-profit organisations and public accounting. Carissa and her family were all born in Gladstone and love spending their weekends together fishing & camping in the Gladstone Region.
Dave Grenfell
David has over 40 years of experience in the building and construction industry with a particular focus in the power, chemical and process plant sectors, and delivery of major infrastructure projects across Australia. Experience in Senior Management, Business Operations, and delivery of multiple major projects simultaneously.
Dave has a passion for community, organisational and regional development, providing skill shortage solutions, training and upskilling, leadership development, and collaborative leadership, bringing people, business, and industry together to help solve community issues working together
Kayleen Bishop
A resident of Gladstone for 28 years after moving from NSW. I have four children and 2 grandchildren who are an absolute delight. My occupation in the Education system works closely with vulnerability groups where understanding and compassion is a must when dealing with improving student learning outcomes.
I pride myself on positive family and community connections when working with vulnerable students and families. My passion for helping and understanding others is shown through these links. I am lucky enough to have a partner that has the same passion and encourages support for the community. I am excited to learn how I can make an impact on the Roseberry Gladstone Board.
Anton Guinea
Anton is an expert in the field of leadership under pressure, he is a best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Anton nearly lost his life in a workplace accident and has turned that experience into something that others can learn from. He suffered through teams that had poor leadership, and high conflict.
Which pushed him to studying a Bachelor of Business in HR and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is doing masters level research into the psychology of leadership, teams, and leading under pressure. Anton partners with leaders and businesses who are under pressure to help them create conscious control so that they can create psychologically safe and high performing teams. Anton’s speaking, training, consulting, and coaching programs are based on psychology, neurology, and biology, and they provide leaders with real and relevant strategies to improve their teamwork and leadership.
Yaleela Torrens
I am a proud Gooreng Gooreng woman and traditional owner of the Gladstone region. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology / Sociology) and Masters of Social Work (Professional Qualifying). I am a highly dedicated mental health social worker and business owner, and welcome the opportunity to share my personal, professional and cultural knowledges with the Roseberry organisation.
I strongly value the functions and processes of self-determination and hold a strong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of all peoples. As a Director of this organisation, I commit to effecting growth and change that is fair, equitable and sustainable for the betterment of the Central Queensland region.
Ryl Gardner
As a strong advocate and voice for Central Queensland, Ryl is committed to our region. She is a talented leader and People specialist who has been perfecting her craft for the past four decades across a broad range of industries – where she has seen first-hand how Human Resources has evolved.
Her people passion has given her invaluable insights as a leadership and performance coach, and led her to successfully developing and pioneering a program in business performance which focuses on work life integration. Roseberry Qld’s purpose to empower people to lead safe and resilient lives aligns with Ryl’s passion for community and helping others. She has strong community involvement with skills development having been a member and mentor to support local jobs and nurture a skilled workforce. Ryl looks forward to continuing to positively contribute to the growth of Roseberry Qld valuing relationships, self determination and safety.
Management Team
Michelle Coats
General Manager
Wendy Marsten
Corporate Services Manager
Michelle Brook
Youth & Family Services Manager Rockhampton
David Myles
Clinical Practice Manager
Shannon Booth
Youth & Family Services Manager Gladstone
Sophia Mackenzie
headspace Rockhampton Centre Manager
Sherrie Stringer
Housing & Homelessness Manager
Kerry Myers
headspace Gladstone Centre Manager
Our Funding Partners
