Penny Barringham has helped to shape the work of A Place to Belong from its inception. Her thinking, frameworks and priorities are greatly influenced by the lessons she has learned from being committed to others in her home and neighbourhood. These guide Penny in her role in A Place to Belong.

Penny is passionate about people who are vulnerable being treated respectfully and keeps a close eye on the values framework to which A Place to Belong is committed. Penny’s training roles have included seminars on empowerment, values and inclusion. Penny has post graduate qualifications in social work.