Meet the Team
Lifestyle & Leadership Coach
Alyce Drum
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0490193432
With a strong background in public health, nutrition, and health promotion, Alyce is passionate about empowering individuals and fostering active lifestyles. She has extensive experience in youth engagement and advocating for female participation in sport, bringing a positive approach to fitness and strength and conditioning coaching to the youth. Alyce is committed to building confidence and resilience in young people and creating lasting opportunities for growth and well-being.
Administration Assistant
Nayeema
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​​nayeema@hoops4health.org
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0448038124
With a Masters degree in Economics and training in Community Service, IT & Cybersecurity, and Human Resources, Nayeema brings a versatile skill set to Hoops 4 Health. Her experience in administration and accounts ensures a smooth running office, seamlessly manages financial records, and supports daily functions, contributing to the smooth execution of youth development programs. Nayeema is committed to supporting the team and helping Hoops 4 Health achieve its goals efficiently..
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND IMPACT DIRECTOR
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MATTHEW BONSON
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​​0412669800
Principal Contributor to the First Nations Reference Group, Matthew brings extensive experience in cultural safety and health promotion within corrections contexts. A former coach at Holtze Youth Detention Centre, previous CEO of The Council for First Nations Alcohol Programs Services, and current CEO of Anindilyakwa Land Council, he offers a deep understanding of Indigenous health and wellbeing. Matthew’s cultural expertise and leadership ensure H4H programs and services are responsive to the unique needs of First Nations communities
Our Mentors
Don Duggan
Don and Bernie lead our Elders programs and provide sound advice to ensuring programs are conducting using our culturally safe and trauma informed approach. Don is a Nykinya Man with his years of cultural and working knowledge and lived experiences both our staff and participants are re- assured of participating in safe environments. Don also runs programs in the youth detention centre here in Darwin.
Bernie Devine
Bernie is a Larrakia man with years of experience working and living in the Northern Territory. He supports us on rural community trips and the relationship and trust we have for Bernie is a key priority and having him on board is a big part of our program and its success.
Patrick Stephensen
Patrick is our strength and conditioning advisor and has been involved with the Hoops 4 Health Organisation for over ten years. A sports scientist with a background in policy, program design and extensive experience as the manager of an Aboriginal Registered Training Organisation, Paddy is crucial to the set-up and constant designing of the Hoops 4 Health Model. Paddy is a proud South Sea Islander Man from an Aboriginal family in Darwin.