Our Team

Penelope Coore
Chief Executive Officer

Penny has had a vast experience in the Health Care Industry. Being a Registered Nurse, she trained at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Camperdown. Penny has had a career in health care and first aid training and has held several senior positions with various organisations. She has a degree in Social Science, a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and a Diploma in Business Management.

Penny is responsible for the overall operations for AHST, human resourcing, co-ordinating training and accrediting instructors. She is also a passionate and experienced trainer who delivers engaging and interactive courses to a range of clients within Australia.

Tony Feagan
Administration and Auditing

Tony is the senior manager of systems and administration and all matters pertaining to government and other authorities’ requirements. Tony has been involved with Vocational Training for over 20 years with extensive experience in resource developing. He has held the position as AQTF Manager within the QLD Department of Employment and Training.

Tony is currently under contract with DET as a facilitator for information sessions on all aspects of VET, especially AQTF and quality systems. He is a registered lead auditor with the Quality Society of Australasia, the peak body in audit certification. Tony holds a Bachelor of Further Education and Training, a course specifically designed for VET practitioners, and is currently completing his Masters of Education.

Sally Casey
Director of Training

Sally Casey is an engaging and passionate educator who has worked within the primary, secondary, tertiary and VET sectors. She holds a degree in Human Movement Studies (Education - Hons) with two Dean’s Commendations for High Achievement and a Master of Education (Leadership & Management - Distinction).

Sally has worked as an Associate Lecturer at the School of Human Movement Studies, UQ, as well as a Health, Physical Education and Science teacher within London, UK, and Brisbane, QLD. She has been training with AHST since 2007 and has a vast knowledge of VET sector courses within the Health Training Package. 

Elise Dixon
General Manager – Business Support Services

With over 20 years experience in the industry, Elise has expert knowledge in administration, business management and operations. Elise is responsible for overseeing all and implementing all policies, procedures and accounts. Elise is well versed in organizational change and enhancing individual and corporate success as an outcome of Strategic Business and Change Management programs. She has experience over a broad range of disciplines including general management, strategic and operational planning, budgeting, change management, marketing, sales, relationship management, financial management and project and performance management.

Graham Bauer
Marketing Communications Strategist

Graham has a very broad level of experience in marketing & integrated communications. During the past 31 years, he has fulfilled senior management and hands on roles in marketing and communications strategy, brand development, advertising, direct marketing, electronic media, promotions, public relations, authorship and journalism.

More recently, Graham has been conducting communications audits for companies in various stages of development – start-up to mature. His role is to assess business position in relation to markets and trends as well as consider corporate ambitions to achieve a sharper communications strategy.