Harry Herbert

Harry Herbert

Reverend Harry Herbert is Executive Director of UnitingCare NSW.ACT, a position he has held since 1986.

Since this time Rev Herbert has been a strong public voice on issues of injustice in society and actively advocates on behalf of the service users of UnitingCare.

UnitingCare NSW/ACT services include aged care and disability programs, services for vulnerable families, children and young people and quality preschool education and care. UnitingCare NSW/ACT also manages the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre

He is also co-chair, AGL Customer Council; Member, Legal Aid Commission Board; Chair of the Responsible Gambling Fund; Member NSW Government Boarding House Expert Advisory Group, and Secretary of the Civil Chaplaincies Advisory Committee (CCAC).

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Pokie reform will help people know when to fold ‘em

Pokie reform will help people know when to fold ‘em

08 Dec 11 Father Chris Riley, founder of Youth Off The Streets, is under fire for attacking the proposed pokie reforms and siding…... Read more

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