Jackie Cruickshank

Jackie is the parent of an adult with cerebral palsy (CP) and other complex needs. Jackie also has a sibling with disability, so she has always been aware of the many challenges families of disabled people face. Jackie’s family used Villamanta’s legal services and found them exceptional. So she is proud to have been accepted…

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Natalie is a government lawyer, with experience in public and administrative law across the Victorian Public Service. Natalie also has significant experience in developing policy and drafting legislative and regulatory reform. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Laws and Psychology (Hons),  Masters in Public and International Law, and Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training. Natalie moved…

Amanda Millear

DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

Amanda has been a member of the Committee of Management since 1995, and has been Vice President for most of that time. As Vice President, Amanda sometimes chairs Villamanta’s bi-monthly committee meetings. Amanda is the second-longest serving committee member, and longest-serving Vice President and person with a disability.

CHAIRPERSON

Both professionally and personally, Zane McKenzie is a determined and passionate advocate for the rights of people with a disability. A proud husband and father to 3 boys, Zane lives with his wife and family in Grovedale Victoria. He began a Law degree at Deakin University in 2001, before exploring professional opportunities. From 2013 to…

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Eva Hatten

LEGAL ASSISTANT / ADVOCATE

LEGAL ASSISTANT / ADVOCATE

Melanie Perkins

SENIOR LAWYER

Melanie Perkins

Sharnee Crain
Sharnee Crain

LEGAL ASSISTANT / ADVOCATE / LAWYER

Sharnee Crain PARALEGAL

Elise Almond

SENIOR LAWYER

Elise Almond LAWYER

Darrell Harding
Darrell Harding

FINANCE OFFICER

Darrell Harding ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR