MEDIA RELEASE  

15 October 2024

NT SHELTER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO

The Board of NT Shelter is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Annie Taylor as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 2 December 2024. Ms. Taylor, who has been with NT Shelter for three years and has served as Head of Operations for the past six months, will succeed Mr Peter McMillan, who will be stepping down after leading the organisation for the past 7 years.

Ms Taylor brings extensive advocacy experience and a deep understanding of the housing and homelessness sector. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and International Relations from the University of Queensland. She has previously been an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, with AusAID.

Her exceptional personal and professional attributes, alongside her commitment to social justice, reflect the core values of NT Shelter. Ms Taylor’s leadership is driven by a strong sense of purpose and a passion for addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable Territorians.

Frances Paterson-Fleider, President of NT Shelter, expressed her confidence in Ms Taylor’s ability to lead the organisation into a new and exciting era, with significant investment flagged for social and affordable housing and frontline homelessness services.

“Annie has demonstrated great leadership and commitment during her time in Central Australia with NT Shelter, particularly in her role as Head of Operations. Her extensive collaboration, communications and advocacy skills, outstanding personal traits and alignment with the values of NT Shelter make her the ideal person to take us forward,” said Ms Paterson-Fleider.

“The Board also wishes to express its gratitude to Peter McMillan and congratulate him on the outcomes he has secured on behalf of our member organisations since 2017. He has been instrumental in advancing the organisation’s advocacy efforts and raising public awareness around homelessness and housing affordability in the Northern Territory”, Ms Paterson-Fleider said.

Ms Taylor said, “I am excited to accept this position and I look forward to harnessing the talents of the NT Shelter team, the insights of our member organisations and the vision of our experienced Board of Management to advance NT Shelter’s goal of appropriate, affordable and accessible housing for all people of the Northern Territory. It continues to be a privilege to do this work.”

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Media contact:             Frances Paterson-Fleider            (0448) 817 980

Full media release here.