Author: Laurence Alvis

Laurence Alvis has been Chief Executive Officer of UnitingCare ReGen, an alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and education agency, since 2005. Laurence began his career in community services in the early 1980’s, working for another UnitingCare agency in Broadmeadows, where he set up the financial counselling service. He then moved to the City of (Broadmeadows) Hume where in a career of 19 years, he worked in various community services management roles. His roles there included Manager of Aged Services and Health and Manager of Community Services, where he had oversight of 600+ staff and services that operated from over 90 locations throughout the municipality. Laurence has a strong commitment to social justice principals and providing accessible services to those who need them most. Laurence is the treasurer of the peak body VAADA (Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association).