Meet the team in the Men’s Table Kitchen

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

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 a naturally shy person but once I know you and we become friends, I will come out of my shell.
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

David Puls

Regional Host, TAS

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.

I am a Perth lad now living in Geeveston an hour south of Hobart in the Huon Valley. I’m very much into community connections, and have worked in social justice in one way or another for all of my life. I like a bit of blues guitar, walking in the bush, growing veggies, good wine, and watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Dan Ball

Regional Host, VIC

Jim Raptis

Table Concierge, North

Eric Balinghasay

Regional Host & Marketing

A Libran who enjoys balancing a social lifestyle (including fine wine or craft beer) with a “monk mode” of mindfulness, fasting and hibernating at home, I believe being open, vulnerable and prioritising one’s mental health is life. Helping others prioritise theirs does not feel like work.

After 33 years of serving the community as a pharmacist, I now serve men through The Men’s Table. I’m passionate about helping people, reaching out to those that are struggling and letting them know they’re not alone. In my free time I like to relax by walking along the beach or strumming my favourite songs on my guitar.

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.

Dr Nicole Curtin

Evaluation Consultant

Daryll Doy

Table Concierge, South

Ben Moffatt

Table Care Coordinator

As a social science researcher with a PhD in community psychology, I love learning about what helps people, families and communities feel connected. I live in sunny WA with my husband and two sons, a toddler and a teenager. I enjoy long drives and camping trips.

A Brit who now calls Melbourne home and co-parent to my kindred spirit Milo, a retired racing greyhound. I love to immerse myself in a good video game, fantasy novel or podcast; as well as get together with friends and challenge myself with a board game. I enjoy welcoming new men and helping guide them on their Men’s Table journey.

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

Dave Robinson

Regional Host, NSW North

Wayne Krueger

Regional Host, QLD

Anton Troy

Regional Host, WA

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 loving being supported by and working for The Men’s Table. I’m passionate about encouraging men and helping them have better conversations and connections.

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’.

Born a country boy, I’ve worked predominantly in blue collar environments and have always been familiar with the kinds of challenges we men face uniquely with my friends, family, coworkers and myself.

I have a love of the outdoors and the natural environment and recognise how much it is linked with my own personal peace.

Working in an organisation which proactively addresses the challenges men face is something I am passionate about and I look forward to this next stage of my journey.

David Kernohan

Regional Host, WA

Al Stratton

Regional Host, Western NSW

A bookaholic who has been in the early stages of recovery for the past thirty years. The main area of interest is the intersection between psychology, spirituality and philosophy. Workwise, I have worked in different sections of the community services sector all my life, particularly in the mental health area.

I enjoy assisting people, particularly men, reframe life’s challenges so they can remember and/or rediscover their strengths; finding something of grace and beauty each day – this was a promise I made to myself after the death of my son; and the stillness of silence.

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.