Major Robbin Moulds (AM) joined Oasis in January 2011, taking over the role of Director from husband, Major Paul Moulds.
Robbin is passionate about people and community and brings more than 25 years of experience in welfare work.
Previously, Robbin was the founder and manager of the Streetlevel Mission - a service that provides support to the marginalised, homeless and disadvantaged people of Inner City Sydney.
Young people from Oasis often use the services at Streetlevel Mission, and Robbin has already been able to build strong relationships with many of the young people she now works with. Robbin would also often assist Major Paul Moulds with training and program development for Oasis and so has developed a deep understanding of youth issues.
A passionate communicator, Robbin’s approach to helping others has always been to look behind the difficult circumstances and behaviours and focus on strengths and potential.
Captain Paul Moulds has wanted to dedicate his life to helping young people since venturing onto the streets aged 19 as a young idealistic youth worker in a holiday job for The Salvation Army. His journey has led him to work in different roles with youth at Wesley Mission, Mission Australia and eventually as Director of the Oasis Youth Support Network.
Recognised for his expertise and understanding of the complex issues surrounding youth homelessness, Paul has advised governments on policy and created innovative youth programs. His greatest passion remains working face to face with the young people Oasis supports. Paul believes that every young person can be helped, no matter how addicted or damaged. The depth of connection with those he helps has meant Oasis becomes "family" to a multitude of dispossessed young people.
Paul also runs a street church every Friday night in partnership with his wife Captain Robbin Moulds. Despite the demands of the work, Paul manages to balance having his own family. His son Nathan is following in his footsteps as a worker for The Salvation Army supporting some of Sydney's most needy.
Paul is a determined advocated for creating a more just Australian society, where marginalised young people have access to the support and services they need.
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John is living proof that with the right support, even the most troubled adolescence can be turned around.
As a teenager, his unstable home environment pushed him in to a life of crime and drug abuse. By 18, he’d had enough of his difficult circumstances and set about changing them. With hard work and determination he was able to turn things around, get back in to education and pursue a semi professional sporting career.
He first joined Oasis in 2006 as a full time volunteer, working in different departments and helping out wherever he was needed. Eventually he was asked to coordinate a pilot education and training initiative called The Woolworths Retail Mentoring Program.
The program is now in it’s 3rd year and still going strong. John’s thirst for knowledge has driven him to complete the Certificate IV in Community Service and Welfare, and Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy.
John’s life experiences ideally equip him with the ability to communicate a real message of hope to disadvantaged young people.
John's diverse role at Oasis see's him primarily working with corporates around the country to secure jobs and support for young people as part of the Oasis Pathways initiative.
After a long and successful career as a dancer, Jo Poynter began volunteering at Oasis and was subsequently employed in an Administration Assistant role.
After seeing how the traditional education system had given up on the young people at Oasis, she knew something had to be done.
Undeterred by her lack of qualifications or teaching experience, she enrolled at university and undertook a 3-year teaching degree. Following graduation Jo worked with Oasis management to establishe the Oasis school.
Jo is a truly inspirational character, who plays an invaluable role in the education of those who pass through the Oasis school.
Jo is the visionary behind the Oasis school.
Noel originally wanted to join the police force to work as a youth liaison officer … however he had an injury that prevented him from following this dream. Noel completed a certificate in youth work at TAFE and came to Oasis instead.
"I really like it … I understand where the kids are coming from because it was around me when I grew up too – I’d do this in my spare time anyway… talking to youth. I don’t think this is something you can learn to do – it has to be in your blood to start with … it requires passion, patience and dedication …and it’s got to be in your system."
"I remember when I was in primary school, one of my friends had ragged shoes and I thought he was poor so next day I came to school and gave him a pair of my own shoes … you see, all kids should have the same chances as everyone else, but they don't."
"Life wasn’t meant to be easy but making it that little bit easier to cope is something I strive to do with these guys. I like to think of myself as a professional friend to them. Everyone needs someone to look to, to understand and to be persistent when things aren’t going right. I think they all have potential … like Brendon, who came upstairs the other day and painted the rooms, even though he no longer lives here... It’s about empowerment here … we are on the same level … No better or worse..."
Noel is the Case Worker for the Oasis Crisis Accommodation service at Surry Hills.
While Jason was lucky enough to have a roof over his head growing up, life was not easy. Jason was bullied at school and the housing estate he lived in was plagued by young people who were troubled by drugs and alcohol, and involved in acts of theft, violence and vandalism.
The Salvation Army established a Community House within Jason's estate and his world changed. Jason began attending camps, school study sessions, sport activities and was also mentored by people that continue to be a positive influence on his life.
Instead of following the negative culture that was set by other young people in the area, Jason became passionately involved with sports ministries for kids in the community – providing positive activities that were also fun!
In 2007 Jason received a Sports Achievement Award and a commendation in the category of Community Service at the Housing NSW Youth Achievement Awards. Since achieving this award, Jason’s commitment to helping at-risk young people in crisis has intensified. Just last month, Jason completed his traineeship at Oasis which included a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work.
Jason continues to be an energetic and positive role model for the young people who come to Oasis and he works hard, right alongside the young people, as they work towards their potential and purpose in life.
Jason is the youngest member of the Oasis team and runs the Friday Freeway recreation program and works with young people in the Get Skilled for Work course - a work readiness program.
