Christy Clarke

Alan Henderson
Occupation	Fictional character
Known for	Character in Home and Away

Alan Henderson

Alan Henderson, brought to life by Peter Phelps, made his first appearance on 23 January 2012. His introduction was revealed in December 2011, identifying him as the father of Stu Henderson (Brenton Thwaites). Phelps reunited on-screen with Robert Mammone (Sid Walker), a former colleague from the series Stingers.

Alan visits his hospitalized son and confronts Sid Walker regarding previous violent incidents. Subsequently, he disputes with Sid over allegations concerning Stu, applying pressure by threatening legal action related to an assault that occurred in the hospital. Upon finding Stu with Sasha Bezmel, Alan reacts by striking his son. After Stu's demise, Alan undergoes police questioning and directs authorities toward others who were searching for Stu prior to his death.

Together with his wife Margaret (Susan Prior), Alan attends Stu's memorial service. He collapses at Angelo's establishment, where Sid revives him and later investigates Alan’s medication, suspecting a mistake. This leads to the discovery that Margaret has been administering poison to Alan, resulting in her arrest. Alan abruptly leaves the hospital and later confronts Sasha during her court hearing, expressing frustration over her acquittal.

Henrietta Brown

Henrietta "Henri" Brown, portrayed by Emma Leonard, entered the series on 6 February 2012 as a substitute English teacher at Summer Bay High. She is introduced as Heath Braxton’s (Daniel Ewing) former girlfriend and becomes a pivotal figure in a romantic triangle involving Heath and April Scott (Rhiannon Fish). The producer of the show emphasized this plotline as a significant romantic conflict.

Henri’s storyline also includes a contentious subplot featuring Heath’s brother, Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), with whom she secretly begins a relationship during tutoring sessions. This plot attracted attention due to its provocative teacher-student dynamic.

Within the narrative, Henri is hired by Gina Austin (Sonia Todd) and quickly reconnects with Heath while establishing friendships with characters such as Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley). After rekindling her romance with Heath, Henri becomes involved in an affair that creates tension with April and ultimately leads to their breakup. She then resumes tutoring Casey, which develops into a clandestine romantic involvement that complicates the school setting.

Henri’s character arc explores themes of workplace relationships and interpersonal conflicts, enhancing the dramatic intensity and viewer engagement of the series.

Christy Clarke

Christy Clarke, enacted by Isabelle Cornish, made her debut on 6 March 2012. Cornish’s casting was announced in February 2012, with plans for an extended guest role. Initially, she auditioned for the role of Sasha Bezmel, but that part was awarded to Demi Harman.

Cornish described Christy as a "bad girl," "immaculately styled, popular, and craving attention." The character plays a central role in a major 2012 storyline revolving around the murder of Stu Henderson (Brenton Thwaites). Being close to Stu and harboring feelings for him, Christy becomes determined to identify his murderer. She targets Stu’s ex-girlfriend Sasha with the intent to "ruin her" through bullying and social exclusion.

Christy’s harassment intensifies after it is revealed that Sasha accidentally caused Stu’s death. She persuades Alicia Spears (Chelsea Giles) to shun Sasha, physically attacks her during breaktime under the guise of an accident, and orchestrates threatening emails aimed at intimidating Sasha. Eventually, Christy and her friends assault Sasha at the beach. When Sasha reports these abuses, teacher Gina Austin (Sonia Todd) uncovers video evidence leading to Christy’s expulsion. Later on, Christy testifies during Sasha’s murder trial, further provoking her.

Melissa Gregg

Melissa "Mel" Gregg, brought to life by Allison Cratchley, made her first appearance on 13 April 2012. Mel is a medical professional and the former spouse of Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham). After ending her relationship and experiencing another unsuccessful romance in the city, she returns to Summer Bay with her daughter Lottie seeking support. Cratchley highlighted the friction between Mel and Harvey's partner, Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker), emphasizing Mel's struggles as a single mother striving to manage her responsibilities.

Mel reconnects with Harvey, which leads to a one-night encounter driven by lingering emotions. She accepts a position at the hospital and confronts the difficulties of juggling her career alongside family life, including dealing with the tragic loss of their son Ben. Financial hardships compel Harvey to put their home up for sale, adding further strain to their relationship.

Following disputes over custody of Lottie and an emotional crisis for Mel, she opts for treatment in the city. Upon her return, Mel and Harvey engage in a custody battle, during which Mel threatens to reveal details about Ben’s death, causing Harvey to back down. Roo later discovers that Harvey was intoxicated during the fatal boating incident. Although Lottie initially wishes to remain, she ultimately decides to live with Mel in the city. Several weeks later, Harvey ends his relationship with Roo and visits Mel.

Lottie Ryan

Charlotte "Lottie" Ryan, portrayed by Morgan Weaving, debuted on 16 April 2012. The casting announcement came on 31 March 2012. Weaving, who is the younger sister of Samara Weaving (Indigo Walker), moved to Sydney in October 2011 for filming and appreciated working in the same city as her sibling. Lottie is the daughter of Melissa Gregg (Allison Cratchley) and Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham). After Melissa’s separation from Harvey, she relocates to Summer Bay with Lottie following another failed relationship. Weaving described Lottie as "fun-loving, a sweet nerd who speaks her mind."

In Summer Bay, Harvey apologizes to both Lottie and Melissa for his past absence and reveals he has a new girlfriend. Lottie spends time with Harvey and Roo Stewart, receives a new phone, and meets Dexter Walker at The Diner. She wins money playing chess against Dexter and gives it to Harvey in an effort to ease tensions with her mother. Dexter agrees to tutor Lottie but cancels a session to support April Scott. Lottie opens up about losing her younger brother to Dexter, who helps her complete a science project. Eventually, she moves back to the city with her mother.

Jett James

Jett James, played by Will McDonald, first appeared on 7 May 2012. This role marked McDonald’s debut on television, introducing Jett as a rebellious teenager who quickly becomes a source of conflict in Summer Bay, especially with VJ Patterson. McDonald described Jett as "a troublemaker who causes problems and rubs people the wrong way." Channel 5 emphasized his disruptive nature and talent for stirring up trouble. In 2013, McDonald was nominated for the Most Popular New Male Talent Logie Award.

Natalie Davison

Natalie Davison, portrayed by Catherine Mack, made her debut on 16 May 2012. Mack landed the role unexpectedly while living in Los Angeles and considered it a dream opportunity. Natalie works as a school counsellor at Summer Bay High, providing support to key characters such as Sasha Bezmel and Casey Braxton amid intense teenage drama. Mack described Natalie as passionate, resilient, and selfless—qualities forged through a difficult childhood that forced early maturity.

Natalie’s storyline involves developing a romantic relationship with Darryl Braxton (Brax), adding complexity as she aids Casey Braxton following the shooting of his father. This plotline revealed new facets of Brax’s character beyond his usual tough exterior. Mack earned a Logie nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent in 2013 before choosing to exit the series in order to resolve Natalie's unresolved family issues.

During her time on the show, Natalie handles professional challenges counseling troubled youths like Jett James and Casey Braxton while managing personal relationships with Brax and Zac MacGuire. Her connection with the Braxton family explores themes of loyalty and emotional turmoil, culminating in her departure to reunite with her estranged mother after Zac encourages her to face past difficulties.

Danny Braxton

Daniel "Danny" Braxton, brought to life by Andy McPhee, made his first appearance on 30 May 2012. Announced in May of that year following McPhee's earlier casting, Danny was introduced on a six-month guest contract. He is the father of Darryl, Heath, and Casey Braxton, and his presence enriched the Braxton family narrative by delving into themes such as abandonment and a troubled criminal history.

Danny arrives in Summer Bay shortly after being released from incarceration, which sets the stage for exploring his fractured relationships with his sons, particularly Heath. Following the birth of Heath's child, Heath attempts to mend their bond but struggles against Danny’s unresolved issues and manipulative tendencies. Through Danny’s interactions, viewers see his remorse for past errors alongside a more sinister side motivated by financial gain.

Taking up residence in the caravan park, Danny forms a friendship with Marilyn Chambers while trying to reclaim money from Darryl and his former partner Cheryl. His manipulative nature extends to ingratiating himself with Ruby Buckton in an effort to access her wealth. The tension escalates when Kyle Bennett supplies Danny with a firearm and a forged passport, culminating in a violent showdown with Casey. The conflict ends tragically as Casey shoots Danny during a robbery attempt, leading to Danny’s death during surgery.

Danny Braxton’s storyline highlights intense family strife and betrayal, significantly contributing to the dramatic intensity and character evolution within the Home and Away series.

Kyle Braxton

Kyle Braxton, portrayed by Nic Westaway, debuted on 8 August 2012. His casting and character introduction were announced on 28 June 2012. Industry insiders confirmed Westaway’s role as a regular cast member, identifying Kyle as part of the Braxton family lineage. A key plotline features Kyle abducting Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) and holding him captive in the desert. It is later unveiled that Kyle is the son of Danny Braxton (Andy McPhee), adding further complexity to the family saga.

Tim Graham

Tim Graham, enacted by Jonny Pasvolsky, first appeared on 17 August 2012 in a recurring capacity. He was introduced as Roo Stewart's (Georgie Parker) former boyfriend, arriving in Summer Bay soon after Roo's engagement to Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham). Their previous romance had ended due to Tim's marriage, which complicates Roo’s current engagement.

Pasvolsky described Tim as charismatic and stylish with a distinctive "New York energy." Tim strives to win Roo back through various tactics that challenge her new relationship, emphasizing his persistence and a businesslike approach to personal matters.

Tamara Kingsley

Tamara Jane Kingsley, played by Kelly Paterniti, first appeared on 1 October 2012 and departed on 21 May 2014. Paterniti moved from Western Australia to Sydney for filming and initially experienced nerves about joining Home and Away, particularly concerning her on-screen presence.

Tamara became involved in a romantic triangle alongside Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes) and Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) toward the end of 2012. Paterniti explained that their relationships would grow more intricate in 2013, with Tamara feeling an immediate bond with Casey after supporting him during a vulnerable time. Her storyline also addressed challenges related to an abusive former boyfriend named Nelson (Anthony Gee).

Lisa Flemming

Lisa Flemming, portrayed by Rachael Beck, appeared on the show from 5 October until 22 November 2012. Announced in September of that year, Lisa is introduced as a physiotherapist who aids Dexter Walker (Charles Cottier) after he suffers injuries in a car accident. Subsequently, she becomes romantically involved with Dex’s father, Sid Walker (Robert Mammone), their connection described as "obvious but complicated."

Their relationship starts discreetly following Lisa's involvement in Dex’s rehabilitation, but difficulties emerge when Dex learns that Lisa is married to Neil Flemming (Josef Ber), although they are separated. Despite initial reservations from Sid and Dex’s disapproval causing a breakup, Lisa later reveals her intention to separate from Neil permanently.

Lisa confides that she has suffered prolonged physical abuse at the hands of Neil. Sid supports her through obtaining an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), yet Neil retaliates violently by assaulting Sid and threatening Lisa’s family. After Neil is released, Lisa temporarily returns to him to shield Sid’s family from further harm before ultimately planning to leave Neil for good.

Adam Sharpe

Adam Sharpe, enacted by Martin Lynes, made his first appearance on 16 October 2012 as a businessman connected to the Braxton family. Brought in through Lucy Addario, Adam is depicted as a charismatic yet ethically questionable individual with considerable financial means. He is the estranged father of Jamie Sharpe and sibling to Ricky Sharpe.

Adam arrives in Summer Bay with the goal of assisting the Braxton brothers in locating their missing half-brother, Kyle. He offers financial assistance by settling Darryl Braxton's debts and provides mentorship to Casey Braxton. Adam becomes involved with Bianca Scott by supplying her with drugs as she copes with her son's passing, which generates conflict with Heath Braxton, who harbors distrust due to their fraught history.

His business activities frequently verge on illegality; he attempts to coerce Heath into criminal acts through blackmail and organizes a party via Liam Murphy. Adam's manipulative behavior extends to his son Jamie, initially warning him against Leah Patterson-Baker but later commanding Jamie to attack Heath. Following Jamie's attempt on Heath's life, Adam's rapport with the Braxtons deteriorates, leading to both Adam and Jamie's arrest.

Once released, Adam intensifies his vendetta by abducting Heath's daughter Darcy Callahan and forcing Heath into a perilous job. A violent confrontation results in Adam taking a vehicle impact meant for Brax but surviving. Utilizing his sister Ricky, Adam frames Casey for robbery and kidnaps Casey's girlfriend Tamara Kingsley. Ricky eventually betrays him due to her feelings for Brax.

During a rescue effort, Adam shoots Brax, leaving him critically wounded, and later tries to finish him off at the hospital but is thwarted by Heath and Dexter Walker. Subsequently apprehended, Adam receives a prison sentence ranging from 25 years to life. While incarcerated, he admits to killing Johnny Barrett, thereby exonerating Brax.

Adam Sharpe’s narrative explores themes of power dynamics, familial loyalty, and criminal undertakings within the series’ business framework.

Jamie Sharpe

James "Jamie" Sharpe, brought to life by Hugo Johnstone-Burt, featured on Home and Away from 19 October 2012 until 8 March 2013. His casting was revealed on 28 June 2012, with Johnstone-Burt characterizing Jamie as a "super-creepy stalker guy." He shared significant scenes with Ada Nicodemou, who portrays Leah Patterson-Baker.

The connection between Jamie and Leah initiates at a charity event, sparking mutual attraction that leads to a kiss. Although Leah hesitates due to their age difference and her responsibilities as a mother to a young child, Jamie persistently pursues her through messages and presents. Eventually, Leah consents to a date where Jamie confides in her about his difficult family history, strengthening their bond. Their relationship advances rapidly, culminating in Jamie spending the night at Leah’s residence.

Nonetheless, Jamie’s conduct soon becomes disturbing. He inundates Leah with gifts and responds aggressively when rejected, including vandalizing the local diner. Observers labeled him "creepy," highlighting his inability to accept refusal maturely. To escape Jamie’s escalating control and threats, Leah ultimately leaves Summer Bay.

Jamie also engages in unlawful acts, such as assaulting Heath under orders from Adam Sharpe. Both men are apprehended and incarcerated, where Jamie encounters Casey Braxton. After Casey intervenes to shield him from an assault, Jamie is relocated to another prison.

This narrative explores themes of obsession and domestic menace, intensifying the show's dramatic stakes while emphasizing Johnstone-Burt's depiction of a multifaceted antagonist.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Context
1 February	Andy	Jack Horsley	Friend of Ruby Buckton (Rebecca Breeds) who remarks on her state after a party while she is with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes).
2 February	Adrian	Daniel Nemes	Prospective buyer for a new resort; purchases five apartments following a surfing session with Romeo Smith (Luke Mitchell) despite initial reluctance from Dennis Harling (Daniel Roberts).
3 February	Mrs Porter	Annie Suttor	Receives assistance in hospital from Nurse Julie Cooper (Lisa Hayson-Phillips) and Dexter Walker (Charles Cottier).
3 February – 17 August	Dr Worsley	Michael Cullen	Aids Nurse Julie Cooper in treating Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) and informs the Braxtons about their father Danny's fatal surgery.
3–9 February	Kathy	Rachel Strickland	Dates councillor Harvey Ryan (Marcus Graham), campaigns against Dennis Harling's development for environmental reasons; relationship ends as Harvey starts seeing Fleur Simpson (Alys Daroy).
6 February	Bruce	Dan Prowse	Delivers chairs to Angelo's restaurant on Geoffrey King’s (Geoff Morrell) behalf despite no request from Darryl Braxton.
7 February	Nathan Cunningham	Erin Mullally	Stripper hired for Bianca Scott's hen party; departs upon spotting former teachers in attendance.
9 February	Election official	Lindsay Moss	Declares Harvey Ryan elected as Summer Bay councillor.
13–14 February	Paparazzo	Nick Dale	Harasses Liam Murphy and Bianca Scott before their wedding, causing legal issues and tension.
15 February – 26 March	Sully	Roger Scriberras	Trains Darryl Braxton for cage fighting; later robs his restaurant and threatens Bianca Scott before releasing her.
16 February – 14 March	Tyler Churchill	Gustavo Barbosa	Ex-juvenile offender causing disturbances in Summer Bay, stealing a vehicle and threatening Casey Braxton with a knife before being stopped.
17 February	Jim	Matt Greenlaw	Interested in purchasing John Palmer's car, which Tyler Churchill steals during a test drive.
21 February – 23 March	Referee	Nick Zemaitis	Oversees Darryl Braxton's cage fights including one contested match despite concerns over Brax's head injury.
21 February	Announcer	Kieran Revell	Introduces fighters prior to Darryl Braxton’s cage matches.
21 February	Dick Norris	Uncredited	Infamous cage fighter who defeats Darryl Braxton by exploiting his distraction during the bout.
22 February	Shari	Jacqueline Doran	Found partying with Darryl Braxton by Leah Patterson-Baker.
23 February – 23 March	Fleur Simpson	Alys Daroy	Mayor’s niece dating Harvey Ryan; supports fundraising but becomes frustrated with Harvey's focus on Roo Stewart.
24 February	Traveller	James Colette	Passenger on John Palmer’s bus inquiring about departure times.
28 February	'Darren'	'Jamel Boukabou'	'Removalist clearing Dennis Harling’s residence as he prepares to leave town.'
29 February	'Tess Green'	'Victoria Darke'	'Caught kissing Darryl Braxton by Leah Patterson-Baker and Roo Stewart; later discovered in an intimate situation by Ruby Buckton.'

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Contextual Notes
2 March	"Council PA"	"Melissa Armstrong"	"Greets Roo Stewart at press conference where Harvey Ryan announces development plans; reveals Roo as sole applicant, resulting in comedic consequences."
5–9 March	"Sergeant Rafferty"	"Wayne Bradley"	"Police academy instructor initially critical of Xavier Austin but later acknowledges his exemplary arrest."
5 March	"Sam Langsford"	"Elliott Collinson"	"Police officer present when Xavier Austin requests to leave the academy."
6 March – 3 April	"Margaret Henderson"	"Susan Prior"	"Grieving mother confronting Sasha Bezmel over her son’s death; involved in poisoning storyline leading to arrest."
9 March	"Offender"	"Jack Martin"	"Participant in police cadet stop-and-arrest simulation involving Xavier Austin."
9 March	"Toby"	"Jack McTaggart"	"Police cadet sharing camaraderie during training exercises with Xavier Austin."
9 March	"Robber"	"Christopher Darling"	"Attempts robbery at coffee shop; subdued and detained by Xavier Austin."
9 March – 9 May	"Waitress"	"Miranda O'Hare"	"Hostage during robbery; later appears in social scenes at Angelo's restaurant."
	"Cato"	"Uncredited"	"Police cadet partnered with Xavier Austin; recognized for exemplary arrest."
13 March –11 April	"Eddie Trumper"	"Alan Flower"	"Vocal coach hired by Irene Roberts; involved in dispute over lyric theft with Liam Murphy."
	"Dale Canning"	"Josef Brown"	"Carpenter donating materials for fundraising; develops romantic subplot with Roo Stewart."
19 March	"Serena"	"Kiara Legay"	"Leads assault on Sasha Bezmel; video evidence results in suspension."
21 March –1 May	"Sonographer"	"Meg MacIntosh"	"Performs pregnancy scans for Bianca Scott, updating gestation information."
	"Lindsay Meyer"	"Susie Collins"	"University student friend of Indigo Walker; introduces brother Logan Meyer."
29 March –5 June	"Logan Meyer"	"David Berry"	"Introduced as Indigo Walker's acquaintance; pursues romantic interest despite her marital status."
	"Constable Ben Murray"	"John-Paul Jory"	'Police officer involved in numerous investigations including arrests of Braxton family members, crime scene management, and community policing.'
"Jayden Post"	"Christian Antidormi"	'Member of River Boys gang engaged in school bullying and conflicts.'
"Steve Carmody"	"Michael Sheasby"	'Surfer implicated in drug planting incident leading to Ruby Buckton's arrest; causes injury to Romeo Smith.'
"Jury Foreman"	"Lyndall Iron"	'Presides over Sasha Bezmel’s murder trial verdict.'
"Officer Dan Foley"	"Garth Russell"	'Customs officer investigating marijuana found in Ruby Buckton’s belongings.'
"Katie Miles & Alexa Campbell"	'Rae Loomes & Camille Piazza'	'University friends advising Dexter Walker on romantic interests.'
"Mayor Bryan Coombes"	'Jack O'Rourke'	'Summer Bay mayor opposing redevelopment initiatives.'
"Craig Jensen & Biff Carruthers"	'Tim Draxl & Mitchell Burgess'	'Dating interest for Leah Patterson-Baker and River Boy involved in local disputes.'
"Liz James & Dave Townsend"	'Sophie Gregg & Ryan Gibson'	'Mother of Jett James and teacher addressing student issues at Summer Bay High.'
"Shop Owner & Terry Kosla"	'Sarah Pope & Michael Cumes'	'Local business figures interacting with Indigo Walker and Romeo Smith.'
"Snr. Sgt. Mike Emerson"	'Cameron Stewart'	'Senior police officer managing investigations involving the Braxtons and local crime.'
"Matthew Pearson & Scott Lewis"	'Stephen Noad & Joss McWilliam'	'Prison guards interacting with Danny and Darryl Braxton.'
"Rocco Scott-Braxton (uncredited)"	'Uncredited'	'Son of Heath Braxton and Bianca Scott experiencing health complications culminating in tragic death.'
"Mia Cameron & Jackson"	'Kate Skinner & Douglas Hansell'	'Modelling agency representative and photographer working with Indigo Walker.'
"Nurse Alex & Romina & Wanda Fisher & Dr Ben Dawson & Dr Alex Bennett & Dr Jonathan Fitzsimmons"	'Joanna Downing, Rose Purse, Alexandra Aldrich, Richard Healy, Penny Gray, James Lugton'	'Medical staff attending patients including Dexter Walker, Rocco Scott-Braxton, Heath Braxton among others.'
"Dean Phillips & Molly Brenner & Pete Simpson & Anastasia Delaserra & Craig Stanley & Judge Beech-Jones & Clerk Tarrant & Jury Foreperson & Gary Reed "	'Anthony Burke, Alison McGirr, Mark Hodson, Ksenija Lukich, Christopher Morris, Fiona Press, Patrick Trumper, Stephanie Son, Richard Huggett'	'Various roles including sports recruiter, foster care case worker, pub manager witnessing armed robbery, party attendee, legal counsel for the Braxtons, judiciary officials overseeing trials and sentencing, jury members, and friends of main characters.'

External links

• Cast and characters on the Official Australian Home and Away site
• Cast and characters on the Official UK Home and Away platform
• Cast and characters listed on the Internet Movie Database
• Natalie Davison featured on the Official Australian Home and Away site