Who we are

Founded in 2023, Reaching Hearts Inc. began as a response to isolation and food insecurity within our Sydney neighborhoods. Today, we are a registered charity delivering a vital safety net of practical assistance, social programs and hands-on assistance.

Motivated by the example of Jesus, we believe that every individual carries inherent worth as a child of God. By partnering with local schools, businesses, and health services, we ensure our reach is wide but our impact remains personal. We pride ourselves on faithful stewardship of our resources, ensuring every donation directly fuels programs that foster dignity and independence. Driven by our dedicated volunteers, we don’t just meet immediate needs—we seek to reflect God’s love by building the lasting connections that create a resilient, compassionate community.

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… and this is the WHY!

‘No one has sat with me in months… I thought I was invisible.’

Moments like these remind me why we keep going — because one act of kindness can pull someone back from the edge.”

Rusiate

Being part of their recovery journey feels like a privilege. It means walking alongside them—not as saviors, but as fellow human beings who believe in their future. It means celebrating their progress, however small, and witnessing those quiet, powerful moments when hope breaks through.

Virginia

Meet the Team

  • Rusiate Navuso

    Rusiate Navuso

    Chairperson

    As Chair of Reaching Hearts Incorporation Australia, I lead our board in ensuring the charity remains ethical, effective, and sustainable for our beneficiaries. My leadership is backed by extensive executive experience in telecommunications across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, specializing in strategic planning and large-scale project delivery. Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney. I leverage a unique background in technology and law to drive strategic growth and high-level governance in the non-profit sector.

  • Adi Alisi Navuso

    Adi Alisi Navuso

    Board Member

    Raised by my grandparents, I was instilled with the values of self-reliance and the life-altering power of generosity—learning early on to share even when my own hands were full. This mission has led me to serve across the UK, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia, from helping over 50 young men launch military careers in the UK to mentoring church youth through impactful mission trips to Cambodia. With a background in Pastoral Care and Counseling, I founded Reaching Hearts Charity as a beacon of hope in an indifferent world. I invite you to join us on this journey to ignite change and uplift those who need it most; together, we can transform lives, one heart at a time.

  • Dean Ferguson

    Dean Ferguson

    Board Member

    My involvement with this charity is deeply personal, rooted in my own lived experiences with poverty, grief, and hardship. I understand firsthand the toll these challenges take when support is out of reach. As a director, I translate this empathy into a commitment to integrity and rigorous governance, ensuring our organization operates with the accountability and insight needed to deliver a profound, lasting impact for those we serve.

  • Virginia Cheong

    Virginia Cheong

    Public Officer

    Driven by a lifelong mission to serve those suffering in silence, I believe that combining our time, resources, and compassion can dismantle the cycles of poverty. My passion for philanthropy is backed by a rigorous professional foundation, including serving as President of the Homebush Chamber of Commerce, a Tax Analyst at Deloitte, and a Lecturer in Business Law and Taxation at both UNSW and the University of Sydney. With a double major in Accounting and Business Law, I am honored to leverage my corporate and academic expertise to empower others and guide them on their journey toward a better future.