Our Team

Board of Directors and Staff

Paul Hanrahan – Executive Director

Paul has been married 35 years, has 5 children, 4 of whom are married, 5 grandchildren with 3 more due in April/May this year and has been Executive Director of FLI for over 10 years. Paul has also been the Sydney coordinator of the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants for 25+ years. Paul has travelled around Australia helping others establish Helpers’ prayer groups outside abortion clinics. This usually entails meetings with Police and Local Council officials, often with a lawyer and running seminars and Q and A sessions.

Paul is a veteran Australian pro-lifer. He has tirelessly taken the message of the dignity of life to the streets of Sydney for over 26 years, especially through his peaceful vigils outside abortion mills with the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pouring all of his energies into the cause for life, which is becoming more urgent than ever in Australia.

Maria Menkens – Director

Maria grew up in North Queensland, one of seven children. Whilst at school she completed her performer’s certificate in piano.

Maria went on to study Pharmacy at the University of Queensland and graduated with first class honors in 2000.

She then went on to study medicine, again through the University of Queensland, completing a post graduate Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2004. Whilst at university Maria was actively involved with the Helper’s and other pro-life groups.

She completed her Specialty in Paediatrics in 2012. Maria delights in working with children ranging from premature infants to adolescents. She currently works in a busy private practice.