Stepping Stone is a member based community organisation that successfully addresses the serious impact of mental illness. We are a community of people dedicated to one another’s recovery.
Focusing on strengths rather than illness, our members are given the opportunities to rejoin the worlds of friendships, family, important work, employment, education, safe and affordable housing, social recreation, and access to the services and supports they may individually need.
Stepping Stone is a member of Clubhouse International. We are dedicated to suicide prevention and to ending social and economic isolation for people living with mental illness.
Our Values
Our Purpose
Creating pathways to better mental health.
Our Vision
A society that enables all people to become the best version of themselves.
History
Stepping Stone is based on the philosophy of the Clubhouse Model, which was established in New York in 1948. Currently there are over 55,000 adults with a mental illness in over 400 Clubhouses in 32 countries. Clubhouse International (www.iccd.org) is a global network that promotes the development and success of Clubhouses through its training and accreditation programs. Stepping Stone Clubhouse commenced in 1994 and is situated on the southside of Brisbane. Of the 400 International Clubhouses, Stepping Stone Clubhouse is one of ten International Training bases, providing Clubhouse training to Clubhouses from all over the world. Stepping Stone takes advantage of the technical support that Clubhouse International can provide for the opportunities and challenges we encounter.
For more information the Clubhouse International standards, please click here.
Leadership
Our management committee hold the responsibility of ensuring the purpose and mission of the Clubhouse are consistent and maintained throughout all aspects of the Clubhouse model, monitoring and approving budgets and expenditures, assisting staff with tools and support for fundraising activities; and establishing, reviewing and implementing Clubhouse policies for the good of the organisation.
Management Committee
Jess Watkinson President
Fotina Hardy Vice President
Jeremy Phillips Treasurer
Scott Brown Board Member
Brian Goodall Board Member
Andrew McLean Board Member
Marianne Wyder Board Member
Louise Baxter Board Member
Kerrin Dickinson Board Member
Mareesa Robertson Secretary
Leadership Team
Melanie Sennett Chief Executive Officer
Jaimi Rogers Clubhouse Director – Coorparoo Clubhouse
Dan Helton Grant Funded Services Director
Joseph Nguyen NDIS Director
Mareesa Robertson Corporate Services Manager
Lucy Maloney Employment and Education Director
Jacqui Gillespie Clubhouse Director – North Clubhouse
