Hills Sanctuary House provides a place where people who are: 

• Suffering from, or are at risk of suffering from mental illness 
• Socially isolated or are at risk of being socially isolated can congregate

Debbie has worked as a psychologist with the Maronite community for over 20 years starting as a youth counsellor and later working on the premarriage education program and counselling with couples and their families. As a proud Maronite woman and mother of 3, Debbie has enjoyed witnessing and sharing in the healing power of community and coming together to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness. Debbie is passionate about bringing people together to share their stories to support each other through the challenges of life. She looks forward to supporting this new podcast series Finding Sanctuary and engaging in conversations around our shared experiences as a faith community.

Eddie is a compassionate and dedicated individual with a deep passion for the Maronite community. 
Every Wednesday, Eddie operates his counselling practice from St. Joseph's Maronite Church, extending his services to the parishioners, their families, and friends. Eddie also runs a men's group monthly, fostering a sense of camaraderie and emotional well-being among the community's male members. This group provides a safe and confidential space for men to share their experiences, offer support, and build meaningful connections.

Eddie operates a private practice in Drummoyne, reaching a broader range of individuals seeking counselling and psychotherapy services. Eddie's professional journey began in nursing, where he spent 14 years specializing in community health, occupational health, and midwifery. With his warm and empathetic approach, Eddie is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others and guiding them towards healing and personal growth.

In 1987, the late Archbishop Abdo Khalife ordained Monsignor Shora as a priest. Aged 26 Monsignor became assistant priest in the Maronite Parish of St. Maroun's Adelaide. He remained there until 1991 when he was appointed Dean of St. Maroun's Maronite Cathedral, Redfern. He was elevated to Monsignor in 1995. In 1998 he served as parish priest at St. Joseph's Parish Croydon and in 2004 became parish priest at Our Lady of Lebanon, Harris Park. Here, Monsignor was involved in the establishment and initiatives of the Maronite Family and Adult Counselling Service. The OLOL Community Youth and Pastoral Centre was built as part of the initiative. Monsignor began a new pastoral mission in 2015 to establish Christ the Redeemer (CTR) Maronite Parish of The Hills. Appointed parish priest in 2016 Monsignor oversaw the purchase of a 5 acre property to serve as the CTR parishioners' spiritual and communal home, headquarters of the Hills Sanctuary House (HSH) Community Shed Charity. 

Natalie Moujalli is a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience in private practice, Sydney wide. Natalie has a keen interest in cross-cultural psychology and has previously worked within the parish community as a program coordinator on the Friends of Friends Project. This project created a forum of hope, encouragement, and inspiration where people could work together towards suicide awareness and prevention. A busy mother of three young children, Natalie returned to university to study Theology in 2022 as part of her own personal journey, and hopes to bring a mind, body and soul approach to community wellness and growth through the Hills Sanctuary House. Excited and grateful for the opportunity of working with her highly regarded team on Finding Sanctuary, Natalie looks forward to having the opportunity to communicate and empathise with others on a wider platform, fostering strong and trusting relationships and breaking down cultural challenges.