Our CEO

Rebecca Kelly

Chief executive officer

Rebecca joined CALM in 2025 with a long history working across the community services sector managing diverse portfolios including Youth Homelessness, Out of Home Care, Mental Health, AOD and Disability.

Rebecca’s early career saw her working as a Youth Worker in early intervention services and as a Youth Development Officer supporting the sector, as well as being involved in youth participation mechanisms such as being appointed the NSW Youth Advisory Council and the National Planning Group for Youth Week. Since then, she has moved onto senior management roles where her achievements include delivering exceptional financial results, particularly in challenging environments such as the NDIS, while maintaining high service quality and staff engagement. She views staff wellbeing as key.

Rebecca has a Bachelor of Social Science and a Bachelor of Laws. She is passionate about youth participation, community development and ensuring the voices of lived experience play a key role in service delivery. She feels privileged every day to lead the team at CALM.

Our Manager

Melanie Fell

People & Purpose

With a career spanning both frontline service delivery and leadership positions across the child and family services sector, Melanie brings a strong commitment to the wellbeing of children, young people, families, and communities. Melanie deeply understands the importance of nurturing supportive environments where both clients and staff can thrive.

Passionate about developing people’s potential, Melanie focuses on building a strong, value-driven culture that places people at the heart of everything CALM does. She is dedicated to creating purpose-driven frameworks that align with CALM’s mission while supporting team members to deliver exceptional service.

Melanie believes that when people feel valued and connected to meaningful work, both organisational outcomes and individual wellbeing flourish. Melanie feels privileged to lead a team committed to purpose, connection and lasting impact.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Achieving Milestones

CALM is a values driven, for purpose organisation, led by a diverse Community Board of Governance and dedicated CEO.

Established in October 1987 as ‘Westlakes Activity Van’, we have continued to grow and evolve, yet never losing sight of children, young people and families in Lake Macquarie.

Click below to view our strategic plan.

STRATEGIC PLAN