angelhands profile

Ann has spent many years in contact with a variety of people who have lost loved ones to homicide. As a result Ann has become acutely aware of how diverse people's needs are and how difficult it is to seek out answers to the many questions that people have. Ann herself has experienced the loss of loved ones, and continues to lose friends, to this unthinkable crime. She went on to study social work, thus the honours dissertation. It is via her journey that she has met and invited others to participate in this project.

Ann lost her two children, Kyle and Latisha, surviving the simultaneous attempt on her own life. Many people helped and continue to support her. One of these supportive people is Darren, our resident accountant guru, who brings warmth and insight not expected of someone in this role. It was during her time in hospital that she first met John. Many years, meals and wines later, and much grieving by both, John helped Ann progress angelhands. John, who knows lots about lots, and seeks out what he doesn't know, introduced me to David who came on board to help with the Internet and technical aspects, yet also contributes a much more humane aspect. Then through her work Ann met Judith, who brings a wealth of legal & constitutional knowledge and experience. Carol, who Ann met during her time as convenor of the West Australian Homicide Victims' Support Group, brings her extensive administrative and cooking skills. See our committee profile page for more about us. One must note that the essential criteria for joining were a strong sense of compassion, social justice, human rights and a great sense of humour.

So the project grew. Each and every one of us has been touched by grief and loss at some time in our life, and those of us on the committee all have an affinity with the issues of homicide. We each bring a special skill with us in the hope that we can make this site the best possible, and one that will last, grow and be funded in order to stay current