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New CEO for Heaps Decent: Expanding Youth Arts Reach
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Thomas Peabody appointed CEO of Heaps Decent, succeeding Nerida Woods.
- Peabody aims to expand creative workshops to regional New South Wales.
- New CEO will focus on youth justice centers and disadvantaged youth.
Thomas Peabody is the new CEO of Heaps Decent, an Australian organization fostering creative expression among young people. He takes over from Nerida Woods, who led the group for 13 years, during which it expanded its workshops and community partnerships.
Peabody, formerly with Sony Foundation Australia, aims to guide Heaps Decent through a period of significant growth. Upcoming initiatives include artist-led music and arts workshops across regional New South Wales during the January school holidays. The organization will also increase its engagement with youth justice centers and continue supporting marginalized youth in urban and rural areas.
Heaps Decent will launch a new flagship fundraiser event to unite artists and industry figures, aiming to secure critical funding and deepen sector involvement in its mission. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the non-profit as it addresses urgent issues of youth mental health and exclusion.
