Meet The Team

We have dedicated ourselves to our community and through our collaborations, Care Packages have been designed and added to our services.

Through cooperation, collaborations, and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate what we do. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.

Grace Newcombe - Director

Grace Newcombe, drawing inspiration from her family’s encounter with cancer, is not only a passionate advocate but also a dedicated
Carer. Her commitment to hosting annual Pink Ribbon events has been instrumental in raising over $100,000 in funds for women affected
by cancer in South West Sydney since 2013. Grace’s exceptional contributions to the community have been recognised by the Cancer
Council NSW. Her outstanding determination was further celebrated when she secured 1st place in the STARS Of Sydney South West - Dance For Cancer competition in 2022, with Cancer Council NSW. Grace’s impact in the battle against cancer is truly inspiring.

Antoinette Sulfaro - Director

Antoinette Sulfaro, driven by her family’s personal experience with cancer and her own journey as a Carer, has been a driving force behind
our Care Package Program since its inception in 2019. Her passion for supporting and engaging with the community, as well as building
relationships with sponsors and partners, has been instrumental in garnering support from the community. Antoinette’s extensive knowledge
of the South West Sydney community and her unwavering dedication to our mission have made her an indispensable part of the Ladies Like To
Lunch success story. In this year’s STARS Of Sydney South West - Dance For Cancer with Cancer Council NSW, Antoinette’s remarkable efforts earned her 1st place as the highest fundraiser raising $13,747, as well as
3rd place for both Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. Her achievements are truly commendable, raising just under $65,000 since 2019.

Lorenzo Sulfaro - Director

Lorenzo Sulfaro also draws inspiration from his own family’s experience with cancer. As the Principal of Sulfaro Accountants & Tax Advisors, Lorenzo has been providing valuable financial management services to clients since 1995. Lorenzo brings a wealth of expertise to our organisation. His commitment to funding our Care Package Program has been instrumental in launching our initiative to support women affected by cancer in the Liverpool and
Fairfield LGAs. We are grateful for his vital contribution.

Our Achievements

In 2022, Grace Newcombe, Antoinette Sulfaro & Lorenzo Sulfaro envisaged an not-for-profit organisation that would positively influence the way women with cancer are supported by the local community.

Our goal is for people to talk openly about cancer and acknowledge its enormous personal impact with a community who can stand together as one during a cancer diagnosis.

Ladies Like To Lunch Limited continues to work towards helping people affected by cancer accessing the best information, treatment, care, funding and support.

Our Care Packages now go directly to the Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre via the Liverpool Wellness Centre reaching more women than ever before.

How It All Began

In 2014 Carla Filipakis and Katrine Oliveri started Ladies Like To Lunch Fundraising Group whom both had the same philosophy to make a difference for women in the Liverpool and Fairfield community as they had been affected by cancer in one way or another. Their mission was to educate other women about women's cancers and support Cancer Council NSW's work by hosting Pink Ribbon events.