
I’m interested in people and the meaning and purpose that they find in their lives, and I have been exploring this in my own life. You’ll find here some of the conversations that I’ve had with people about these issues, and the writing and musings that I have written and recorded.
You can see more of my professional history on LinkedIn.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Master of Social Work, Monash University
Master of Business Administration, Central Queensland University
Graduate Diploma of Business (HRM), Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Social Work, Curtin University
Training & Development
Certificate in Governance Practice, Governance Institute of Australia
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Certificate
Certified Meaning & Purpose Practitioner, School of Positive Transformation
Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Practitioner, School of Positive Transformation
Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAA4014), Mercy Training
Psychological First Aid, Mental Health Academy
Family Law Counsellor Course, Mental Health Academy
Certificate in Mindfulness Coaching, Mindfulness Coaching
Ontological Coaching in Action, Newfield Institute
Professional Memberships
Member, Australian Association of Social Workers
Fellow, Governance Institute of Australia
Fellow, Australian Institute of Management (WA)
Professional Career
Director (CEO), 2023 – now, Youth Legal Service
Chief Executive Officer, 2020 – now, Solaris Cancer Care
Regional Director, 2017 – 2020, Anglicare Victoria
Director, 2015-17, Francis Lynch Counselling & Consulting
Chief Executive Officer, 2007-15, Ruah Community Services
General Manager, Family & Community Services, 2001-07, MercyCare
Family Services Manager, 1997-2001, MercyCare
Senior Social Worker, 1995-1997, Djooraminda
Community Resources Manager, 1993-1995, Anglicare WA
Teenshare Coordinator, 1990-1993, Anglicare WA
Non-Executive appointments (selected)
Chairperson, 2021 – now, Cancer Wellness Centre
Non-Executive Director, 2020-22, Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS)
President, 2014, Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
President, 2011–13, WA Council of Social Services (WACOSS)
Non-Executive Director, 2014-15, Australian Alliance to End Homelessness
Non-Executive Director, 2010-12, Edmund Rice Institute for Social Justice
Non-Executive Director, 2007–15, Community Employers WA (CEWA)
Treasurer, 2001-05, Child and Family Welfare Association of Australia (CAFWAA)
Chairperson, 2005-07, Alliance for Children at Risk
Board Member, 2004-15, UWA Social Work Board of Studies
Chairperson, 1998-2000, and 2004, Children’s Youth and Family Agencies Association (CYFAA)
Government Advisory Board appointments
Member, 2011-13, WA Partnership Forum
Member, 2010-11, CHOGM “People’s Forum” Organising Committee
Member, 2004-08, Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection
Member, 2001-02, Dept for Community Development Legislation Reference Group
Delegate, 2001, WA Community Drug Summit
Member, 1999-01, Care for Children Advisory Committee – Dept of Family & Children’s Services
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