The Kitchen
Meet our Team
Our team – The Kitchen – are a growing band of passionate individuals dedicated to helping fulfil our mission of Healthy Men, Healthy Masculinities, Healthy Communities.
We’re an organisation mastering the art of self directed teams as we help encourage men off the couch and into community, whilst living our values of being loving, open, courageous, dependable and reflective.
David Pointon
Co-founder & CEO
May Cheng
Finance
Nicole Robertson
Marketing
I am passionate about groups; how they can thrive and how we can foster regenerative cultures that serve people, and all life on Earth. I love meditation, time in nature, reading and sport. I feel very blessed to be doing this work with an amazing team and a connected community.
I am not a front line person but prefer to support my teammates to achieve our goals. I enjoy travel and trying different cuisines
I am an introverted soul who is much more comfortable behind the scenes. I enjoy travel, conversations, trivia and learning about the culture and perspectives of others. Family, books, sunsets and early morning runs all make me content.
Michael Collins
Regional Host, NSW South
Bill Karametos
Regional Host, VIC
Jim Raptis
Table Concierge
I am a grassroots, collaboration geek and love learning to make magic happen for myself and our community. I aspire to create relations filled with trust to have hard and dangerous conversations filled with care, courage and respect. I am in the right place, at the right time, with the right people.
Surrounding yourself with amazing people should be a priority for all people’s health and wellbeing. I am passionate about all sports, in particular AFL, cricket & golf.
If you know anyone famous who has written a book, let me know – it would be great to add their signed book to my extensive collection.
Eric Balinghasay
Regional Host & Marketing
Dave Robinson
Regional Host, NSW North
Ben Moffatt
Table Care Coordinator
Man. Father of two teens. Son, sibling, and friend. Marketer by profession. Reader of the printed word. Board game geek. Seeks both calm and adventure in the outdoors. Mental health advocate. Global citizen – lived and made 6 countries home. Aspires to grow up more every day without growing old.
I’m a country guy and father of five. I’ve seen and experienced some significant life challenges and joys and had great experiences with various groups over the years as a participant and guide.
I’ve worked in manufacturing, farming, transport, construction, and photography. I’m passionate about encouraging men and helping them have better conversations and connections.
I’ve spent my professional life listening to and learning from men in diverse settings, including construction sites, secure units, child protection work, family centres, and schools. I feel very privileged to join the team at the Men’s Table and contribute to our shared mission. Alongside my professional work, I’m passionate about volunteering, including guiding blind marathon runners with Achilles.
Al Stratton
Regional Host, Western NSW
Wayne Krueger
Regional Host, QLD
Ben Trobbiani
Regional Host, SA
Father, husband, brother, lover and fierce advocate for community led solutions. Grew up in the city and country and have made the NSW South Coast my home for the last 25 years.
I started as a plant nerd and spent a lot of time working with Landcare groups and individuals helping people to restore land. A traumatic event 5 years ago led me to pivot to work in mental health and trauma recovery circles as part of the recovery from the 2019/20 Bushfires.
I have been on a Men’s Table for nearly 3 years and have loved the safe and trusting space it holds.
To keep my sanity and wellbeing tank topped up I enjoy dragon boating, horse handling and riding, reading, bushwalking, writing and listening to good music, oh and the odd drop of a good single malt whiskey.
I am first and foremost a husband, father and grandfather, with experience in engineering and leadership roles, and more than 30 years in volunteer community support roles.
I have recently transitioned into the Social Work and Mental Health sector, passionate about breaking down stigmas and raising awareness in men’s mental health and workplace wellbeing.
I enjoy exploring this great country through four wheel driving and camping, connecting with nature. My adage is ‘to thrive not just survive’.
I began my professional career as a pharmacist, motivated by a desire to work in a health profession where I could listen to, talk with, and help people on a daily basis. After some years I found the role unfulfilling, and through volunteering with several charities I discovered a passion for working in the community space.
I feel incredibly fortunate now to be part of an organisation with such a strong mission to support men across Australia and striving to make caring connection a universal male behaviour.
Outside of work, I am an avid cook, enjoy spending time with friends and family, keeping fit, and sharing a good bottle of wine.
Tyson Cherrie
Regional Host, WA
Jethro George
Regional Host, WA
Luke Ogden
Program & Operations Lead
I am a husband, father of five, and leader in the community. I am fiercely passionate about men’s health and wellbeing and contribute daily to helping men thrive.
I love music, play the guitar and coach my youngest son’s basketball team.
After a health scare three years ago I now prioritise exercise, meditation, breathwork, ice baths and nutrition. I feel very privileged to work for The Men’s Table and live my passion.
Having worked extensively across housing, mental health, and grassroots community development, I understand the power of honest conversation in creating meaningful change. I bring a wealth of lived experience, community leadership, and passion for connection to my role at The Men’s Table and am committed to holding space for men to feel heard, valued, and supported.
Away from the table, I enjoy family time with my 3 boys, getting involved in community events, or sharing a laugh with mates. I believe that showing up, being real, and listening deeply are the first steps toward stronger communities.
I joined The Men’s Table after a long career across operations, logistics and leadership roles, eventually making the move into for-purpose work because I believes there’s no better reason to get up each day than helping people become the best versions of themselves.
A father of two and “sort of” step-father to another three, I understand both the chaos and importance of connection, community and showing up consistently for the people around you. I am passionate about creating environments where men feel safe to talk honestly, support each other and build meaningful relationships beyond the surface level.
Outside of work, I spend far too much time at the gym convincing myself I still recover like I’m 21, tinkering with cars in various states of completion, and slowly working my way through the classic “100 books to read before you die” lists. I’m also a passionate film and television fan with a growing interest in filmmaking, having already helped produce an independent digital short.
A lifelong and long-suffering Parramatta Eels member and season ticket holder, I consider resilience less of a personality trait and more of a survival mechanism.
Jarrod Tyerman
CFO
As a Chartered Accountant, I am passionate about using my professional skills to improve the lives of others, finding purpose in making numbers work for people.
Outside of work, I love to stay active by hitting the trails for cross-country mountain biking or exploring new places through travel. I enjoy giving back to my community by volunteering at my local school and soccer club to help support the next generation.