Rachel Montgomery

Rachel Montgomery serves as the Community Justice and Partnerships Lead at Elders for Change since April 2024, following a significant tenure as the Team Leader for Community, Justice and Partnerships at the Australian Red Cross where involvement included implementing a Community Based Health and First Aid program at Townsville Women's Correctional Centre. Rachel's prior experience includes a presidency at the Townsville Multicultural Support Group, where leadership focused on enhancing refugee support and community collaboration from 2016 to 2019. Other notable roles include an A/ Principal Community Services Officer with the Department of Communities, leading disaster preparedness initiatives, and a Regional Coordinator with Save the Children Australia, working on Indigenous early childhood education in North West Queensland. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Psychology from James Cook University.