The Reily Foundation

Practical support, education and advocacy for parents navigating the Child Protection System 

The Reily Foundation Team

Meet the extraordinary individuals behind The Reily Foundation, who bring diverse talents and passion that drive our collective mission to support parents navigate the child protection system.

Nadia Bergineti

Nadia Bergineti

CEO and Founder

 

Nadia is the CEO of The Reily Foundation, leading its strategic direction and growth with a clear vision to improve outcomes for families involved in the child protection system. With a background in social work, executive leadership and systems advocacy, Nadia works alongside government, service providers, and families to promote early intervention, reunification, and systemic reform. Her leadership centres around building an organisation that is both evidence-informed and grounded in lived experience, with a commitment to keeping families safely together.

Rachel Kemish

Rachel Kemish

Operations Manager

Rachel is an experienced social work leader with over 27 years of practice in child protection, family support, and quality and practice leadership. She oversees The Reily Foundation’s operational systems and program delivery, ensuring services are grounded in best practice and focused on outcomes that strengthen family capacity and safety.

Hayley Brown

Hayley Brown

Program Manager & Workshop Facilitator

Hayley is the Program Manager and Workshop Facilitator for the Peer-led Parent Inclusion Program and serves as Chairperson of the Direct Experience Group, a collective of parents with lived experience who contribute to policy, practice, and service reform.

Rebecca St Clair

Rebecca St Clair

Communications and Marketing Manager / Executive Assistant

 

Rebecca leads the Foundation’s communications, marketing, and stakeholder engagement while also providing executive support to the CEO and Board.

Ella Nicolitsi

Ella Nicolitsi

Social Worker

 

Ella is a qualified Social Worker committed to supporting families involved in the child protection system. She provides case support and therapeutic guidance, with a focus on strengthening parent-child connection, navigating court processes, and building sustainable pathways toward reunification.

Jacinta Morey

Jacinta Morey

Engagement Officer & Peer Support

Jacinta is a Peer Support Worker and Engagement Officer who draws on her lived experience to support parents navigating the child protection system.

Tanya Westbrooke

Tanya Westbrooke

Family Case Manager

 

Tanya is a Family Case Manager supporting parents through one-on-one case coordination, advocacy, and goal-setting, with a strong focus on reunification and early intervention,

Members of the Board 

Mark Day
CHAIRPERSON

Sarah McGregor 
VICE CHAIRPERSON

Kate Sharrad
BOARD DIRECTOR

Liz O’Connell  
BOARD DIRECTOR 

Peter Slattery
BOARD DIRECTOR

Alex Butenko
BOARD DIRECTOR

Head Office

The Reily Foundation Incorporated
183 Port Rd
Hindmarsh SA 5007

ABN: 13 783 916 782

South Australian Fundraising Licence: CCP3952

OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Call Us

7092 4428

The Reily Foundation

The Reily Foundation acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the peoples of the Kaurna Nation, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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