Our People

Sarah Bourke

Centre Manager

Sarah has led our learning community since 2024, bringing with her a lifelong commitment to education and a deep belief in its power to open doors. As an educator, she has seen firsthand how high-quality education can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting social change. With experience spanning education, community sport, philanthropy, and government, Sarah brings a broad and practical perspective to her role. She finds genuine fulfilment in supporting regional students to achieve their goals while staying local and is especially passionate about helping them navigate the (sometimes complex) university environment. For Sarah, success looks different for every student—and she is dedicated to supporting each one in whatever that journey looks like.

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Sibby Wilson

Centre Support Officer

Sibby brings a broad and diverse background across education, with experience spanning secondary schools, higher education, and TAFE. Driven by a genuine passion for supporting others, she leads all administrative duties at CUC Bass Coast, while also supporting staff and students and overseeing facility management to ensure the centre runs smoothly.

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Hannah Weir

Communications

Hannah is a communication specialist with over 10 years of experience working across government and small business sectors. Her expertise spans media, social media, internal and external communications, as well as emergency and crisis management. She specialises in social media content creation, combining strategic thinking with creative storytelling to deliver clear, impactful messages.

In addition to her communication work, Hannah teaches meditation and mindfulness. She is passionate about supporting wellbeing in and beyond the workplace, and brings a grounded, people-first approach to everything she does.

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Alex Charlton

Student Engagement Officer

Alex is a proud CUC Bass Coast alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Currently, Alex is pursuing a Master of Teaching, furthering his commitment to supporting students in their academic journeys. Returning in a new capacity as a Student Engagement Officer, Alex offers personalised guidance and support, helping students navigate their educational pathways successfully. He is available for one-on-one sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing assistance ranging from unpacking assessment questions to academic writing and referencing.

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Mary Howlett

Student Engagement Officer

Mary brings an incredible depth of experience from across the tertiary education sector to CUC Bass Coast. Through a variety of university roles, she has developed a clear understanding of what academic success involves and how students can work towards it. Available on Tuesdays, Mary supports students with essential academic skills such as assignment structure, academic writing, and navigating university expectations.

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