Meet the
Team
All that we do at Fusion is made possible by ordinary people putting up their hand to be part of the story. A community of dedicated and passionate people can indeed change the world.
Jesse
Team Leader
Jesse grew up in Fusion, with both his parents heavily involved and he has stayed around ever since. He completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors) in 2004, is a pharmacist by trade and owns a number of pharmacies, while also working part time for Fusion. Jesse has a Diploma Youth & Community Work (Christian), Certificate IV Training and Assessment and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Jesse is married to Marie and has two young children. In his spare time he loves going to the beach, watching the cricket and spending time with his family.
Laurie
Youth Work and Volunteer Coordinator
Laurie is a born and raised Sunny Coast local who became involved in Fusion as a young person. She has stayed connected in various roles and parts of Australia since, working in Sydney with Fusion for a couple of years before getting married. She now lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, two dogs and her daughter Lucy. Laurie has completed a Bachelor Arts (Psychology & Youth Work) and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She is passionate about social justice issues and caring for others. In her spare time, she is into photography, craft, and gaming but mostly playing with her very energetic toddler.
Nikky
Youth Worker
Nikky joined Fusion when she was just 18 years old. She has six siblings and was home-schooled by two wonderful parents. Nikky has a Diploma of Children’s Services, a Diploma of Youth & Community Work (Christian) and is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling. She is First Aid & Youth Mental Health First Aid certified.
Nikky aspires to help young people feel a sense of belonging, worth and purpose. She is passionate about people and has been volunteering in programs since the age of 12. Nikky is a creative soul who enjoys playing music, songwriting and taking care of her plants. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Andrew
Office Manager
Andrew started as our Office Manager in October 2023, following a short retirement after many years with the Queensland Government. He is responsible for the business operations of the Fusion office and our four Op Shops. He has a Diploma in Project Management and was responsible for the delivery of many capital works projects, plus Workplace Health & Safety, at many government locations across the Sunshine Coast. Andrew loves enabling other Fusion staff to make a difference by him taking care of the not-so-glamourous side of the business!
A long time Sunshine Coast resident, Andrew is married to Cheryl and they have two children Teah and Emi. They have a passion for nature and the environment, spending many hours maintaining their hinterland rainforest property, complete with a Japanese garden. They have a love of travel and are particularly fond of Japan, having been there 8 times! Outside of his work at Fusion, Andrew spends many hours helping other musicians reach their full creative potential either in his home recording studio or encouraging them to perform at music events held on the family property. He loves being able to help younger people build their self-confidence and firmly believes in the healing and nurturing power of music.
Katie
Jr Youth Worker
Katie started with Fusion as a young person through the Pilgrimage to Uluru in 2019 and has been coming to Fusion Youth and other programs ever since. She completed Fusion’s internship in 2023 as our Junior Intern while finishing Year 12.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Science and a Certificate IV in Youth Work, in her spare time Katie loves doing pottery, she creating amazing handmade ceramics thrown on the wheel and painted with her beautiful art.
Sydney
Jr Youth Worker
Sydney was born in the USA, moving to the Coast with her family in 2010. She discovered Fusion in 2017 through our school Lunchtime With a Difference program and soon joined Fusion Youth. Since then, Sydney has been a part of many of Fusion programs, including Leadership Camps, 2019 Pilgrimage to Uluru, Hiking Camps and Holiday Programs.
Sydney has been volunteering in different youth and children’s programs on the Coast since she was 13. She is Youth Mental Health First Aid certified and has her First Aid and CPR qualifications. Sydney started a Certificate IV in Youth Work in 2024 after graduating from our youth work internship last year.
Sydney is an avid reader and loves music, she can also be found down at the beach looking for shells or rock climbing in her spare time.
Rubie
Jr Youth Worker
Sebastian
Jr Youth Worker
Rhys, Mia, Cooper
Interns
Meet our interns for 2025. This crew are taking the year to learn what leadership looks like, how to run programs and gain a glimpse into the world of being a youth worker. Each of them bring their own unique skills and perspectives that help create a great space for young people to connect, have fun and feel valued.
We are excited to see what these young leaders will do.
Fusion Volunteers
We’re so thankful for our amazing team of volunteers who make our work possible.
Would you like to join them?
Doing a Certificate IV in Youth and Community Work, a Bachelor of Social Work or something similar? Do you have videography, PR, media or advertising skills to use for a good cause? OR are you a person who wants to give back to the next generation?
Fill in the form below and tell us more about how you’d like to be involved.
Interested in volunteering with us?
If you’re passionate about creating communities where young people can come alive to their potential, we have a place for you.
By volunteering with Fusion Sunshine Coast, you’ll not only be skilled and equipped to support young people at their point of need, but you’ll join with a team of like-minded people who want to make a difference too.
Visit our Volunteering page to find out more.
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