Our Team

In her spare time Maddy is an incredible artist and loves to play sport, she’s also an A grade netballer. Maddy has a great understanding of the issues young people face in Lake Cargelligo and offers much needed support to the participants of Down The Track.

Courageous and full of enthusiasm Maddy is an inspiring young role model which Down The Track is honoured to have.

With a passion for justice and the environment and diverse experience, having lived and worked in six countries on four continents, Candice holds two Masters Degrees specialising in International Human Rights. Throughout her studies, Candice was fortunate to with highly vulnerable young people in Mexico and Nepal, reinforcing her determination to address entrenched disadvantages.

Her passion for supporting young people to build resilience in the face of adversity and to chase their hopes and dreams has permeated throughout her career. Candice has worked at the Delegation of the European Union to China and Mongolia, Cambridge International College and the Human Rights Law Centre in Melbourne, and Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF), and Australian Philanthropic Services in Sydney.

In 2020 Candice started her consulting business, Arc Connections, which focuses on building collaboration in the not for profit and philanthropic sector to address systemic issues and increase impact. She currently manages Third Link Investment Managers’ philanthropic portfolio and manages BackTrack Youth Works’ growth strategy.

Candice also works as a personal coach, supporting individuals to address their limiting beliefs and live consciously.

Andrew moved back to Lake Cargelligo in 2016 to start an Agricultural Consultancy business, not only does Andrew have a passion for the Agriculture space but also Passion for our community and it’s youth in seeing the growth, training & development of our young people.

Andrew is an active member in our community holding numerous roles including chair of St Francis Xavier Primary School community council, Chair of Lower Lachlan Community Services Inc. and President of the Local Lake Cargelligo AFL Football & Netball club. He has given much insight to the needs, gaps & opportunities that exist locally.

Andrew has over 20 years’ experience on boards and advisory panels and has a great understanding of the role governance plays in the success of organisations.

Andrew is a big believer in Down The Track work as he has seen first-hand the work previously carried out in the community and sees a future where Down the Track will be a pillar in youth in Lake Cargelligo.

Alison lived in Brisbane for ten years, where she worked in community development as a counsellor and family support caseworker. Since returning to Lake, Alison has been teaching at St Francis Xavier Primary School and runs a small pottery studio on her lake facing hobby farm.

Alison loves the space, peace and freedom of outback NSW and is passionate about helping kids learn and find what they want to do and be in the world.

With a passion for justice and the environment and diverse experience, having lived and worked in six countries on four continents, Candice holds two Masters Degrees specialising in International Human Rights. Throughout her studies, Candice was fortunate to with highly vulnerable young people in Mexico and Nepal, reinforcing her determination to address entrenched disadvantages.

Her passion for supporting young people to build resilience in the face of adversity and to chase their hopes and dreams has permeated throughout her career. Candice has worked at the Delegation of the European Union to China and Mongolia, Cambridge International College and the Human Rights Law Centre in Melbourne, and Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF), and Australian Philanthropic Services in Sydney.

In 2020 Candice started her consulting business, Arc Connections, which focuses on building collaboration in the not for profit and philanthropic sector to address systemic issues and increase impact. She currently manages Third Link Investment Managers’ philanthropic portfolio and manages BackTrack Youth Works’ growth strategy.

Candice also works as a personal coach, supporting individuals to address their limiting beliefs and live consciously.

The change was due to her work as a serving NSW Police Officer, and always wanting to experience community Policing, and now that red dust is in her veins.

Emma loves living and working in such a unique and remote community.

Emma believes there is something special about Lake Cargelligo that just makes you want to get involved and create more opportunities and support for their youth. She says “Just because we live in the Bush doesn’t mean that kids should miss out on the same opportunities that kids in bigger towns have access to”.

Emma’s deep involvement with Down The Track has been a great experience. It changes lives of young people and she is truly proud to have a seat on that journey.