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Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4 February 2010
Anglicare Victoria CEO steps down
The Chairman of the Board of Anglicare Victoria Mr Damian Neylon announced
today that the Revd Canon Dr Ray Cleary would conclude his role as Chief
Executive Officer with the agency at the 30th September 2010 and take
accumulated leave entitlements from the 2nd July 2010.
“ Ray has had a long and influential career in the church and the community sector
spanning over 41 years and his decision to step down at this time finds Anglicare
Victoria’s work consolidated in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne and the wider
Victorian and Australian community”, said Mr Neylon. “He has served in a number of
community service agencies over his 41 years including his regular engagement with
government at both Federal and State levels, and for the past 5 years has been the
Chairman of Anglicare Australia the national peak body. He has also served as a
Board member of VCOSS and the Brotherhood of St Laurence and is a Past President
and Life Member of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare.”
“Ray was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2000 following the creation of
Anglicare Victoria in 1997 . During his time the agency has more than doubled in size
and has evolved an extensive range of child, youth, family and community services
across the Melbourne metropolitan area and country regions of Victoria, He has
brought to the agency extensive skills in social policy, strategic planning, financial
stewardship, a strong commitment to the principles of social justice, an engaging
media profile and a strong and informed understanding of the role and place of
Christian faith in the community sector and Australian society. He has worked
effectively with governments at all levels on issues including, homelessness, child
protection, housing, gambling , and child, youth and family services.”
This year will see Ray complete 41 years in the church and community sector and he
believes it is time to pursue other interests and to make way for the next generation of
leaders.
Archbishop Philip Freier President of the Anglicare Victoria Council said, “Canon Dr
Ray Cleary has represented the Church at the national level, in this Diocese and in
the broader community sector throughout his ministry with a deep sense of God’s
presence, generosity and hospitality to those most in need. As a strong advocate for
the disadvantaged and those in need he has brought his theological and biblical
insights into his work with Anglicare and wider church life including his involvement
with St Paul’s Cathedral.”
Following a period of extended leave Ray plans to pursue a number of interests.
The Board places on record its appreciation of Ray’s work and will advise of an
appropriate farewell to mark the occasion in due course.
“An extensive recruitment strategy has begun to find a successor to Ray Cleary,” Mr
Neylon announced. -ends-
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