Cathy Kirwan has an extensive career in the non profit sector spanning 25 years. Cathy has
been privileged to work across multiple fields including Australian Indigenous affairs,
women’s health, community radio, community arts, international development, disability,
and the philanthropic sector, where she was able to engage with a wide variety of
organisations across Australia. Over the last 15 years Cathy’s work has focused exclusively
on the areas of fundraising, marketing and communications.

Cathy joined SisterWorks in March 2021 as Head of Fundraising and Partnerships. With a
passion for women’s wellbeing and empowerment, she’s delighted to be part of the team
supporting women from migrant, refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds to build their
economic and social wellbeing in Australia.