Our leaders are the backbone of our organisation and we could not continue the work that we do without them. We rely on the generosity of our amazing volunteer leaders to deliver our programs across Australia.
We deeply acknowledge and appreciate the incredible commitment of our Family Connections leaders, who generously volunteer their time, energy, and compassion to deliver this life-changing course. Their dedication goes far beyond the sessions themselves — they bring empathy, experience, and unwavering support to every family they meet. As volunteers, their contribution is a powerful testament to the strength of community and the belief that no family should walk this journey alone. We thank them for their ongoing passion and the vital role they play in bringing hope, understanding, and connection to so many.
In the following section, we are proud to showcase individual leaders who have achieved milestones within our Leaders Rewards and Recognition Policy. These achievements reflect the time, commitment, and impact these individuals have made in supporting families through the Family Connections program. We celebrate their dedication and thank them for the meaningful difference they continue to make.
We warmly recognise and celebrate Liz for her outstanding commitment to the Family Connections program. Since training as a leader with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti in Adelaide in 2015 during his first visit to help launch Family Connections in Australia, Liz has been a passionate and dedicated volunteer. She has continually shared her time, compassion, and experience to support families through the program, making a lasting impact on countless lives.
Drawing on her background as a teacher, Liz brings a unique blend of insight and empathy to her work. Her belief in the power of Family Connections extends beyond the program itself — she advocates for these vital skills to be taught more widely across the community, including in schools. We are deeply grateful for Liz’s enduring contribution and the difference she continues to make in the lives of carers and families across Australia.
Liz is a senior leader liaison for Headway and a member of the Leaders Sub Committee
General Manager
Program Manager
SA State Support Group Leader
VIC/TAS State Support Group Leader
VIC/TAS State Support Group Leader
QLD State Support Group Leader
NSW State Support Group Leader
WA & NT State Support Group Leader
Senior Leader Trainer
Senior Leader Trainer
Senior Leader Trainer
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Leader Connect Groups are designed to provide strategic support to leaders in the delivery of Family Connection Courses. They play....
Hi, I’m Liz. Welcome to the Family Connections Leader Connect Group for South Australia. We are here to support each....
Hi, I’m Bev. Welcome to the Family Connections Leader Connect Group for Victoria and Tasmania. We are here to support....
Hi, I’m Amanda. Welcome to the Family Connections Leader Connect Group for New South Wales and Western Australia. We are....
QLD Support Group is led by Tony and provides support to QLD leaders in the delivery of Family Connection Courses.....
Make a Difference in the Lives of Families Affected by Personality Disorders.
The Family Connections Program has transformed the lives of thousands of families across Australia. Now, you have the opportunity to take your experience further by becoming a Family Connections Leader—helping to guide, educate, and support others on their journey.
As a Family Connections Leader, you will:
Teach essential skills to help families navigate the challenges of supporting a loved one with a Personality Disorder.
Help break the cycle of stress, conflict, and emotional distress within families.
Join a network of passionate leaders committed to making a difference.
Develop leadership, facilitation, and communication skills that can support both your personal and professional growth.
We welcome individuals who are:
New leaders undergo comprehensive training to ensure they feel confident and prepared to facilitate Family Connections groups. Training includes:
Headway is non-profit organisation run by volunteers with a mission is to support, advocate, and educate people impacted by personality disorder. We depend on nearly 200 volunteers from around the country to conduct our Family Connections Program, run educational events, and webinars each year.
Are you interested in sharing your time, gifts or talents with us to advance our mission? We invite you to learn more about volunteer opportunities, and get involved!
At Headway, we have several types of general volunteer areas and roles.
Volunteers will participate in statewide and national advocacy initiatives, engaging in community and outreach to achieve legislative changes to promote Personality Disorder education, reduction in discrimination and equal care access.
Volunteers will plan and oversee Headway’s fundraising events for the calendar year including our BPD Awareness Week, Webinars and other activities.
Volunteers will be trained to run the Family Connections program across Australia (online and face to face). Please note that you must have attended a program to qualify and meet specific criteria including attending a training session to become a leader.
Volunteers with lived experience of BPD will provide input and leadership about Headway’s programs, communications, education, and advocacy initiatives to expand our reach and promote recovery.
can assist us with a wide range of administrative tasks including writing articles, social media content, research tasks, hosting webinars, Video editors, website maintenance and general admin support.
