Our staff
Our staff
Reception and Office Administration
Lea Couston
After being based working at the airport for 12 years I wanted a change and felt drawn to COA and its close knit community. I love the atmosphere, it’s a very caring environment, you feel very welcomed here. I love the seeing the happy faces during the activities, like knitting and art, the support and care is amazing, it’s a great place to be a part of.
Events Booking & Accounts
Jackie Ryker
I joined COA in 2017 as a volunteer 1 day a week. This has now evolved into a 4 day week, doing general accounts, administration, and taking bookings for events and functions. I’m so happy to be giving back to the community and interacting with our members.
Kosher meals Coordinator & Chief Provisioning Officer
Sylvia Franklin
I have been working in the Catering and Events Industry for the past 7 years and look forward to bringing those skills back in to the community here at the COA. I look forward to assist in the ongoing success of the Kosher Meals on Wheels program as well as getting involved in other special projects.
Kosher Meals Administration
Edwin Garth
I came to COA on a work placement in 2001 and have been here ever since handling the computer side of meals deliveries and reporting meals statistics to the government each quarter.
Centre Caretaker
Paul Skerwiderski
I have worked with COA for over 25 years as a driver, a maintenance man, and setting up the COA Krygier Centre for various activities. I enjoy spending time with our clients and have grown to know them very well over the years.