Our Purpose

As a leading child welfare and care services provider in our communities, we work hard every day to provide a better future for the children, young people, families and people living with disabilities in our care. We are dedicated to our work because we believe that every child, person and family deserves the chance to live a full and functioning life.

Our Story

CASPA Services Ltd. is a non-denominational organisation which was formed in January 2017. CASPA Board and staff are passionate about providing support and protection to those most vulnerable in our communities. We are committed to conducting our work with compassion, transparency and evidence-based understanding.

As a leading child welfare and care services provider in our communities, we work hard every day to provide a better future for the children, young people, families and people living with disabilities in our care. We are dedicated to our work because we believe that every child, person and family deserves the chance to live a full and functioning life.

We currently employ over 660 staff across a variety of programs in NT, NSW & QLD, with this number growing rapidly.

CASPA actively advocates for child-safe practices and reporting, and wholeheartedly supports the findings of the Royal Commission.

Six Core Strengths For Healthy Childhood Development

1

Attachment

Forming relationships
2

Affiliation

Joining in
3

Self Regulation

Think before you act
4

Attunement

Awareness of others
5

Tolerance

Accepting differences
6

Respect

Yourself and others

Our People

CASPA employs over 660 staff in NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory with offices located in Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, Tweed Heads, Darwin and Katherine.

CASPA supports the professional development of all staff members through training programs and support.

We utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic practices to assist those in our care, including Dr Bruce Perry’s Six Core Strengths For Healthy Childhood Development.

These core strengths are just as applicable to us as guiding principles in our workplace. Our teams value the inclusive, respectful, collaborative and supportive culture at CASPA.

Our Board

CASPA's Board of Directors are professionals with a breadth of experience in out of home care, family and children’s services and protection, Aboriginal affairs, advocacy and law, government and policy, and finance.

Nicolas Harrison
Nicolas Harrison
Chairman & Director
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Naarah Rodwell
Naarah Rodwell
CEO and Company Secretary
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Natalie Woodhead-Tiernan
Natalie Woodhead-Tiernan
Treasurer & Director
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Cliff Weeks
Cliff Weeks
Board
Director
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Steven Wenzel
Steven Wenzel
Board
Director
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Ross Morgan
Ross Morgan
Board
Director
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Kate Webber
Kate Webber
Board
Director
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Donna Kildea-1
Donna Kildea
Board
Director
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2023 Annual Report & Financial Statements

Select and download a copy of CASPA Services Ltd 2022-23 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement.

2022 Annual Report & Financial Statements

Select and download a copy of CASPA Services Ltd 2021-22 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement.

2021 Annual Report & Financial Statements

Select and download a copy of CASPA Services Ltd 2020-21 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement.

2020 Annual Report & Financial Statements

Select and download a copy of CASPA Services Ltd 2019-20 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement.

Work for us

Exceptional people work here

At CASPA the asset we value most is our teams of dedicated professionals. We are a sector employer-of-choice because we provide all our staff with role-specific training and development, the missing pieces that build a person's ongoing professional development.