Trish Langdon (BCom, BSW, Grad Dip Public Health)

Executive Director

I was born, educated and raised in WA. After completing a degree in Commerce, I worked in the retail sector. I then undertook a Social Work degree and subsequently worked in disability services, hospital social work services and child protection. I became a volunteer at the WA AIDS Council in 1989 working in support services. I then decided to live in Sydney in the early 1990s where I worked at the Paediatric AIDS Unit at the then Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital (now the Sydney Children’s Hospital). I returned to WA in 1993 and became re-involved with the WA AIDS Council on the Board of Management. I was the Chairperson from 1996 to 2000 and was subsequently appointed as the Executive Director.

I am the Treasurer of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), a member of the Department for Child Protection Case Review Board, WA DNA Bank Management Committee and the Centennial Trust for Women at UWA.

Peter Kift (MNIA, AFAIM)

Business Manager

As an accountant with a Bachelor of Business degree with nearly 30  years experience in the private, government, non-profit & community sectors, I have a wealth of business experience, but with a primary focus on finance and management matters. I am an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management & a member of the National Institute of Accountants. I have also been the honorary treasurer for ATOM in Victoria and have been a production accountant on numerous independent film & television productions. I am currently a member of the Financial Advisory Group for Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation & the treasurer for Kulcha - Multicultural Arts Inc. I have been with the team at the WA AIDS Council for 19 months now &  am thoroughly enjoying working  with a group of very dedicated staff who provide an extraordinary level of services to the PLWHA community

Tania McGuinness

Client Services & Finance Officer

Tania has been working with the WA AIDS Council since 2003 and in that time has worked in the Organisational Services Department.

She currently works in the areas of client services and administrative finances. With a strong focus on professional work support she enjoys her work at the Council.

Kelly Marlow

Client Services Officer / Living Well Co-ordinator

I have worked as Client Services Officer for a number of years. I began with WAAC whilst studying for a Diploma in Professional Counselling, majoring in Abuse and Abuse Trauma by  volunteering on AIDSline and Needle and Syringe Exchange before becoming a member of staff.

I have a strong background in Community Services, both in Counselling, support and Welfare work. I was a support worker in a womens refuge for a number of years and am currently a counsellor for the Salvation Army.

I took over as Living Well Co-ordinator, a program that provides complimentary therapies to people living with HIV/AIDS, helping them to improve their general wellbeing and quality of life.

I enjoy the work I do and feel privileged to work at WAAC with many wonderful people.