Natalie Gallagher

Natalie Gallagher

Executive Leader, People and Culture

Natalie Gallagher joined Barnardos Australia in 2025 as the Executive Leader, People and Culture. She has over 10 years’ experience in executive leadership roles with for-purpose organisations and a lengthy HR generalist career prior, in the professional services and finance sectors.

With expertise in compliance, governance and driving employee engagement, Natalie has built and led high-performing people and culture functions through periods of organisational growth, transformation and optimisation. She has successfully developed and driven numerous initiatives to significantly enhance HR processes, elevate employee experience and strengthen workplace culture.

Natalie combines strategic and commercial acumen with a hands-on, people-centred approach. She is driven to create inclusive environments where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (HRM), Diploma in Human Resources, Post-Graduate Certificate (Organisational Change).

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member.   


Support with transitional accommodation
♡
Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good
♡
Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive. 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal.

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