With a passion for rural and remote Australia, Brooke has lived and worked in the Northern Territory for over 24 years, including several years living in remote communities. Brooke has a Doctor of Philosophy in ecology and extensive experience in the conservation and natural resources management sectors across Northern Australia.

With a diversity of experience across a wide range of sectors including territory and local government, private enterprise and not-for-profit. Brooke has held positions with Regional Development Australia (Northern Territory), Greening Australia and City of Darwin as the Manager of Regulatory Services, where she oversaw Council’s regulation of animal management through by-laws and responsible pet ownership education.

Brooke is Vice President of the Australian Institute of Animal Management and a member of the Northern Territory Government’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. Brooke commenced with AMRRIC in February 2018, and is proud to lead the organisation, working with the board, staff, partners and communities to improve service delivery and education for remote communities and their companion animals.

Lauren joined AMRRIC in January 2019, bringing with her a strong background in accounting, business systems and operational management. She has worked for twenty years in financial and operational management roles with engagement across many different industries within the private, commercial and not-for-profit sectors. Her key experiences cover tax and financial accounting, systems setup, development of reporting systems for project and cost centres, and operational management of HR, WH&S, projects, and financial reporting.

Lauren moved to Darwin in 2009 from Adelaide, chasing a warmer climate, new experiences and opportunities to learn and meet new people in a new city. Having recently worked in the environment not-for-profit sector working across community, volunteer and pathway education programs, Lauren is very excited to be working with AMRRIC to utilise her knowledge and work with a team of respected and passionate people.

Kirsty joined the AMRRIC team in February 2024, after been regularly involved with AMMRIC since first volunteering in 2013. Based in Perth, Kirsty oversees the delivery of AMRRIC’s veterinary programs in Western and South Australia.

Alongside her career as a veterinary clinician, Kirsty has developed strong professional interests in animal welfare, public health, and conservation medicine, and is particularly interested in the spillover of disease between humans and animals.

She has spent much of the last 15 years working in Southeast Asia where she was involved in the development and oversight of locally relevant veterinary programs with non-profit organisations.

Community dogs and the people who care for them, particularly those without easy access to veterinary services, have been part of Kirsty’s life for many years, and she is proud to work for an organization that shares her passion. 

Rebecca joined our team in November 2021. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Photography: Scientific from R.M.I.T and a Diploma of Fine Art from Swinburne University and has been living in rural Darwin for 10 years. 

While her formal education has nourished her creativity and analytical thinking, her working career brings us over 20 years of experience in customer service in both the hospitality and tourism industries.

Building lasting and meaningful connections within the different communities that she served was always the most rewarding aspect of her work.  With the advent of Covid-19 and the changes it has brought to our world and her industries, it was time to put her skills to work elsewhere.

She is fascinated by the power of human connection and the difference that feeling like you are part of something meaningful can make and is thrilled to be part of the AMRRIC family.

Tori joined the AMRRIC team in July 2024. Based in Darwin, Tori oversees the delivery of AMRRIC’s veterinary programs in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Alongside her career as a veterinary clinician, Tori has always had public health at the forefront of her interests, while also pursuing her passion for wildlife and conservation medicine.

She has spent her career thus far in regional South Australia, working with companion animals as well as servicing local wildlife parks and working closely with rescue groups and conservation programs. Tori has also undertaken multiple veterinary volunteering roles across Southeast Asia.

The connection to land and country and the symbiosis of flora and fauna in community continues to inspire Tori. In her experience community dogs and cats play a huge role in the overall health of the community, from intermingling zoonosis to mental health, and she feels very fortunate to be involved with AMRRIC’s mission to advocate for the health and welfare of such animals.

Megan joined the AMRRIC team in November 2023, bringing eight years of veterinary nursing experience to the team. She has worked within a variety of veterinary clinics across Adelaide and rural NSW including mixed animal, emergency and a large dairy farm.

Being a veterinary nurse is something she is proud of, and the opportunities given each day to improve the lives of animals and their owners. Beyond her nursing qualification she has also extended her studies within animal biosciences.  

Megan moved to Darwin and is excited for the new opportunities presented within the northern territory for its tropical climate that hosts a variety of animals, people and diseases.

Becoming a part of the AMRRIC team has given her amazing opportunities enabling her to use her skills, knowledge and passion towards improving the lives of underserved community members and their animals through the One Health approach.  

When Megan is not busy with AMRRIC, she is busy at home with her furry companions or exploring the beautiful northern territory.   

Lani has always had a deep connection to AMRRIC, and it has long been a dream of hers to be part of this remarkable team. With a background in veterinary nursing, she began her career at AMRRIC as a Project Officer/Veterinary Nurse. Driven by her passion for education, Lani transitioned into the Education Department, where she now serves as the Community Animal Care Educator.

Lani is a dedicated advocate for animal, human, and environmental health. She thrives on connecting with people, sharing valuable insights, and creating opportunities for learning. In her role within the AMRRIC team, her primary focus is school-based animal health education.

Lani feels privileged to work for an organization whose values align with her own, and she cherishes the opportunity to create and deliver meaningful programs within communities that foster healthier, safer relationships between people, animals, and the environment.

Natasha has been a veterinary nurse for nearly 20 years, working mostly in equine and small animal emergency and critical care.

She first joined our Vet Team as a volunteer, helping deliver animal healthcare programs.

In September 2024 she came onboard as our Senior Project Vet Nurse, using her skills and experience to coordinate and deliver our on ground veterinary services for our companion animal programs in Nauru.

Natasha loves visiting Nauru and working with the community and their animals.

Francette joined AMRRIC part-time in 2025 as the Nauru Program Manager to support the delivery of the on-ground program.

She holds extensive qualifications, in Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, and Public Health Management.

Currently undertaking a PhD in One Health, she has been a long-term supporter of AMRRIC’s activities.

Francette is motivated by both the joy and complexity she sees in people’s relationships with animals and the environment and has had the honour of working in counties as diverse as Australia, China, Fiji, Laos, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, USA and Zimbabwe. Her previous role was One Health Advisor for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security.

Vicki joined the AMRRIC team in October 2025, bringing a wealth of expertise to her role.

Born in the NT, Vicki holds qualifications in dog behaviour and training, coaching, marketing and digital communications, and is currently completing a Certificate IV in Business at CDU. She offers over 20 years of combined expertise in the business and companion animal space.

Vicki has extensive experience in the pet industry, having worked across a range of sectors including kennel operations, marketing, small business ownership, policy development, program management, local government, and education.

She is passionate about making meaningful contributions that foster collaboration and build strong connections among diverse stakeholders. She is committed to creating positive outcomes through teamwork and effective engagement across all aspects of her work.

Alanah joined the AMRRIC team in 2026 after a volunteer trip to Borroloola in November 2025 and is excited to be on board with such a motivated, driven and compassionate team.

She has over 10 years experience in both GP emergency practices within both city and rural practices. She is passionate about surgical nursing and providing patients with a high level of anaesthetic care, from pre-op through to post-op care. She has experience in nursing and team management and is excited to apply this in a new way, working with communities, community animals and the team at AMRRIC.

Originally from Tamworth NSW, she moved to South Australia and grew up in the Adelaide Hills. 

Alanah always knew she wanted to work with animals, growing up with cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and a sheep. She started nursing at a small animal practice in Stirling, before moving down to Adelaide and working across 3 busy clinics. She moved to Darwin 3 years ago after being offered a nursing job and has happily called the NT home since then!

Alanah enjoys the rural lifestyle around the NT, often spending weekends out in Litchfield or Kakadu camping in her campervan. Besides nursing, Alanah is busy enjoying anything music really! She has DJ’d various events around Darwin and plays drums in a local female punk rock band called TANG. She also has a 1-year-old cat called Slink who keeps her busy doing naughty ‘tuxedo cat’ things. 

Alanah is excited to onboard with the team at AMRRIC and apply her nursing skills and knowledge to deliver meaningful programs with communities and community members.