Meet our Board Members
NCNS are privileged to have an enthusiastic, hardworking and ethical Board, made up of the following people:
Trisha Cashmere
Trisha Cashmere is the CEO at The Healthy Body Company, leading its growth since 2014 from one clinic in Penrith to four full-service locations, including Jordan Springs, Mount Annan, and Caringbah.
A qualified physiotherapist and lawyer, Trisha is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and brings deep expertise in healthcare delivery, business leadership, workforce development, and clinical education.
Trisha has served on several boards, including the NSW Psychology Board of Australia (Community Member), South Eastern Sydney Medicare Local, Central and Eastern Sydney PHN, and Cancer Council Australia, where she chaired the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.
Trisha is passionate about healthy ageing, health equity, and community well-being, underpinned by a “people-first” leadership philosophy and a belief in empowering teams through mentorship and professional development.
Natalie Wells
Natalie has dedicated her career to assisting people through challenging times in their lives, and helping them find practical solutions.
Before commencing her legal studies, she obtained a psychology degree and worked in social work roles, particularly supporting young people in out-of-home care, as well as leading a program for young mothers.
During her law degree, she worked with victims of crime, preparing them to give evidence in criminal proceedings.
Natalie graduated from Macquarie Law School in 2019, placing first in her cohort, and was admitted to practice in 2020.
Before focusing exclusively on family law, she gained experience in criminal law, commercial law, intellectual property law, and early childhood regulatory policy.
She has also been published in the Australian Journal of Labour Law on employment discrimination issues. Since 2021, Natalie has practiced exclusively in family law.
As a proud Penrith local, Natalie is excited to be part of a firm with strong ties to the local community.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her husband and children, reading, dancing, and swimming.
Belinda Giblin
Belinda Giblin is an Industrial Organiser, born and raised in Western Sydney.
Belinda has served as a volunteer in many community organisations within the Penrith area over the years, with a strong belief in the positive changes these organisations can make to a community.
She is also a proud local mum who understands first-hand the importance of building strong, supportive communities.
In her professional life, she has worked as a trade union official for more than 20 years, and she is passionate about ensuring fair, safe and inclusive workplaces.
She is committed to fair wages and conditions that enable all workers to have a quality standard of living.
Belinda continues to advocate for a fairer and more equitable society with the provision of public services in the areas of education, health care, housing and welfare.
A/Prof Bradley Forssman
Mary Rigby
Mary has been a committed NCNS board member for nearly 40 years, bringing deep local insight and a strong focus on services for older people in South Penrith.
Her long-standing involvement reflects a passion for grassroots engagement and community-led support.
She is also a valued volunteer at the South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre, where she supports the Golden Oldies Group and runs the well-loved Community Library - fostering connection, literacy, and inclusion.
Mary’s contributions embody the NCNS values of care, empowerment, and community spirit.
Associate Professor Bradley Forssman is a Public Health Physician with extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and health policy.
He serves as Principal Doctor at Fountain Street General Practice and as a Staff Specialist at the Blue Mountains Sexual Health Clinic.
Bradley brings to NCNS a robust background in epidemiology, population health, and occupational medicine.
His expertise in HIV/STI prevention and management, combined with a strong foundation in adult education and public health research, informs his strategic contributions to the organisation.
Bradley’s academic and clinical leadership provides strategic guidance that strengthens NCNS’s ability to deliver evidence-based programs and champion systemic improvements in community health.
