Our Team

The people behind
Project Sunrise.

A dedicated team of African community members committed to culturally grounded recovery.

WHO WE ARE

Community-embedded.
Culturally connected.

Every member of the Project Sunrise team comes from the African Australian community or has deep experience working within it. We believe that authentic connection is the foundation of effective recovery support.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Winnie Sarpong

Winnie leads Project Sunrise with over a decade of experience in community development, AOD support, and culturally responsive service delivery across Melbourne's African Australian communities. As a community member herself, Winnie brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to the role.

Specialisations: Community development · AOD case management · Cultural competency training

+61 426 757 970
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Winnie Sarpong Project Coordinator
YOUR LOCAL TEAM

Your local point of contact

Catherine Kokro

Catherine Kokro

AOD Clinician Melton Young Communities
Melton City Council +61 426 757 970
Muhumed Elhassan

Muhumed Elhassan

AOD Clinician Kalkallo PWRC
123-125 Paisley Street, Footscray
Cohealth, Nicholson Street, Footscray +61 401 868 488
Heather Chigwada

Heather Chigwada

AOD Clinician Yarra Youth Centre
Neighbourhood Justice Centre +61 401 384 482
TEAM ENQUIRIES

Reach our main office

Our general enquiries team is happy to direct you to the right team member. Reach out any time during business hours.

Email hello@projectsunrise.org

Ready to connect with our team?

Our team responds within 2 business days — free and confidential.

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