Northern Territory Council

PRESIDENT

Damian Legg’s started with the Society was in Roma, QLD after high school in the 1980’s where he would visit residents of an aged care facility. He was first involved in the NT in the early 2000s as part of the volunteer mobile run Sunset Outreach Service. After a break, Damian joined the St Paul’s Conference, Nightcliff in 2013 and was elected President in 2016.

He has been a member of the NT Territory Council since 2015 where his roles have included Vice President – Centres of Charity, St Paul’s Conference President, Vice President and Treasurer – Service and Chair of the Membership Advisory Committee and organisation Lead of the Christmas Hamper Project.

Damian continues to guide and collaborate with all Members, volunteers and staff ensuring processes are clear and achievable and maintain the spirit of the Society's foundations.

VICE PRESIDENT

Dirk's involvement with the Society began when he relocated to the NT in 2020  and joined the St Paul's conference as a member and subsequently taking on the role of secretary for the conference. Dirk draws on his ministry experience with Men Alive in NSW and in the NT and currently holds a senior role in Catholic Education in the NT. Dirk draws on his experience in Human Resources having worked for a number of years in a senior Human Resources Executive role in retail and manufacturing sectors in both Europe and Australia.

SECRETARY

Ann-Marie has proudly called Darwin home for over 16 years and joined St Vincent de Paul Society (NT) last year.  With a background in built environment, Ann-Marie has held several planning roles within the NT Government and currently works in statutory planning with the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment. 

TREASURER

Stephen Dias has almost a decade of experience in banking, with a focus on financial analysis, lending, and risk management. He’s known for making complex financial concepts easy to understand and for building strong, trusted relationships. Passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and small business growth, Stephen brings both expertise and a genuine commitment to creating positive impact.

SPIRITUAL ADVISOR

Father Adam Crouch is a catholic priest with the Missionaries of God’s Love. The Missionaries of God’s Love charisms are working with young people and the poor. Father Adam moved to Darwin in February 2021. Over the past 5 years he has been involved with ministry to the poor at St Vincent de Paul in Campbelltown, NSW.
Father Adam was also chaplain to the Sydney Swans Academy 2016-2021.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

Originally from India, Bala has been in the Territory for nearly 20 years. He has spent much of his career in the local oil and gas industry, working across engineering and management roles.

A lifelong community contributor, his commitment to serving others are reflected in his extensive volunteer work, and was awarded the 2026 City of Palmerston Citizen of the Year. He leads community events, supports St Vincent de Paul initiatives and enjoys bringing people together through faith, friendship and service.

HOLY SPIRIT CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

After retiring from a nursing career both overseas and in Australia,
Frances joined SVDP NT initially as a volunteer in the Emergency
Relief service in 2016. She was invited to join the Conference in
2018 and, voted to President after the resignation of Cedric
Francis in December 2020. She appreciates the opportunity to
serve God’s people in this way and, the friendship and interaction
with conference and society members.

HOLY FAMILY CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

John was first involved with the Society in 1972 when he worked in the Brisbane night-shelter for homeless men and moved to the Northern Territory in 1981. He joined the Holy Family Conference in 2013 after retiring from full-time work. John has found the Society to be a grand place for faith enrichment and fulfilment.

He enjoys meeting and sharing yarns with our companions. He continues to be amazed by the breadth of life experience and the resilience of our companions on the journey, often in the face of so much adversity.

ST PAUL’S CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

A Darwin local since 1984, Matt has worked in finance roles across the Northern Territory Government for more than 25 years, predominantly within the health sector. His professional experience has been built on supporting essential public services and strong financial stewardship.

Committed to living his faith through service, Matt values the opportunity to support people in need through the Society and enjoy the friendships, fellowship and sense of purpose that come from Conference membership. 

ST MARY’S CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART CONFERENCE PRESIDENT

Susan Marshall was instrumental in the reformation of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Conference in Alice Springs in 2023. As a long serving parishioner and friend of the Society, Sue’s passion for the Alice Springs community is a welcomed asset, alongside her experience as an educator and Religious Education Coordinator. She thrives on the opportunity to connect others in the loving missionary works of the Society, particularly through the re-establishment of the face-to-face Emergency Relief Office.