Our Team

Vickie Parry

Chief Executive Officer

Vickie is a proud Gomeroi woman from Moree NSW. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and has significant experience in across various community leadership positions.

Gary Field

Director - Operations and Strategy

Gary Field is a proud Wiradjuri man who has dedicated his career to community development and Indigenous health, with a deeply rooted commitment to Darkinjung country

Corinne Hodson

Manager Partnerships and Policy

Corinne is a proud Wiradjuri/Ngunnawal woman. She has various qualifications across youth work, counselling, community services and related areas.

Glenda Simpson

Administration/Project Officer

Glenda is descentdant of gamilaraay/yuwaalaraay/ngiyampaa/weilwan mobs from north-western NSW.

Jacob Smeaton

Team Leader - Regional Youth Investment Program

Jacob Smeaton, a proud Kerrupjmara man, was not just born but has been nurtured on Darkinjung Country.

Jai McEwen

Trainee – Regional Youth Investment Program

Jai is a proud Wailwan/Wiradjuri man who has spent 8 years on Darkinjung Country.

Deborah Macmillan

Manager - Local Decision Making

In 2023 Deborah took up the role of Senior Project Officer, Local Decision Making (LDM) with Barang, designing a roadmap to re-ignite LDM negotiations on Darkinjung Country.

Julia Curtis

Julia is supporting Barang on all things evaluation and data. She holds a Masters in International Development and Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.