Staff

  • Greg Allinson
  • Vicar

Greg has been the vicar of St Matthew’s since 2000. He was ordained in 1990 and worked as a minister in Glen Waverley before coming to Prahran. Prior to that he was a music teacher specialising in woodwind. He is passionate about helping people to know about Jesus and grow in their understanding of him. He also loves good wine, dinner parties, modern jazz, trout fishing, and coffee shops. He is married to Joy and they have two children, Stefi and Zoe.

  • Tracy Lauersen
  • Associate Minister

Tracy was ordained in February 2005 and worked for several years as a School Chaplain before joining the staff team as Associate Minister in February 2008. Tracy is involved in the 10.00am and 5.00pm services and also leads the Youth Ministry at St Matts. She is passionate about helping to people grow in their faith.

Tracy trained at Sydney Missionary and Bible College where she met her husband Sven. She worked for the Anglican Diocese in Sydney before moving to Melbourne. They have two children, Abbey who is 13 and Freya who is 11.

Tracy enjoys Melbourne cafes, T2 Tea and the seasons of the city.

  • Helen Jacobs
  • Children's and family worker

Helen runs our playgroups, Kids' Club and various other activities. She also worked at St Jude’s Anglican Church, Carlton, as a pastoral worker for two years, and is currently studying theology part-time at Ridley College. Helen and her husband Bruce have two children. Before the children arrived, Helen worked as a research scientist at the Melbourne University Veterinary School. She keeps fit by cycling and swimming and is kept busy transporting the kids to various after school activities.