our organisation

founder

Elizabeth Campbell AM, BSc, TNDC

Peer Support Australia advises the passing of our founder, Elizabeth Annita Campbell AM,BSc, TNDC (September 2010)

In the early seventies when a student in a Sydney High School died as the result of a drug overdose, our founder Elizabeth Campbell, a health educator, was called upon to develop a program to help deal with the death and the drug related issues. The Peer Support Program was the result.

The Peer Support Program is a hands on learning experience. It's basis is simple. People of any age are influenced by and learn from their peers. The Peer Support Program provides a safe comfortable structure where learning can occur. The program now operates in more than 1400 schools throughout NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, WA & NT.

Through Elizabeth's work her legacy will be the impact she has had on hundreds of thousands of young people throughout Australia. Peer Support Australia is committed to continuing her work.

Click here to read her obituary as printed in the Sydney Morning Herald

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patron

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia - Vice Regal Patron

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past patron

James Dibble MBE AM

Peer Support Australia advises the passing of our Patron, James Dibble MBE AM (December 2010)

After 27 years with the ABC, as its popular Chief Television Newsreader James retired on 10 June 1983. The next day he commenced his work with the Peer Support Program. James served as Chairman of the Peer Support Foundation for 17 years, then continued to sit on the Board until October 2008 when sadly his deteriorating health made it difficult for him to attend Board meetings. Jim's contribution to Peer Support Australia continues to be valued by all whose life he has touched.

Click here to read A Tribute to James Dibble AM, MBE

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the board

Jennifer Dalitz BA, MBA, CPA - Chairman

Lorraine Walker BA Dip. Ed. Grad. Cert. Religious Education - Deputy Chairman

David Stanton FIA

Brian Halstead BE, BEc, CPA

Cheryl Hayman BCom

Phillip L Cox FCPA, DipComm

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our staff

		Sharon Austin General Manager Sharon was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 1999 having previously being employed in both the public and private sectors in an administrative capacity. Sharon is qualified and experienced in Business Studies and Human Resource Management.
		Kristin Bell Education Project Co-ordinator Kristin was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 2000. She has over 10 years experience in primary education in classroom and executive roles both in Australia and the United Kingdom. Kristin has qualifications and experience in adult education and works part time. Kristin’s key focus is Program Development and promotion of the Peer Support Program to interstate schools.
		Sharlene Chadwick Education Manager Sharlene was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 1995. She has over 10 years experience in secondary education. Sharlene has qualifications and experience in adult education, including a Master of Professional Education and Training and is currently a PhD candidate. In 2010 Sharlene had research on Peer Support Australia's Anti-bullying modules published in book form. Sharlene’s areas of responsibility are Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia as well as the Central Coast, Clarence/Coffs Harbour, Hornsby, Lake Macquarie, Lismore, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Northern Beaches, Port Macquarie, Ryde, Taree, Tweed Heads/Ballina.
		Sara de Vries Education Consultant Sara was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 2010. She has over 10 years experience in primary education. Sara's areas of responsibility are Armidale, Bathurst, Blacktown, Broken Hill Bourke, Campbelltown, Dubbo, Fairfield, Liverpool, Moree, Mount Druitt, Orange, Parramatta, Penrith, Tamworth, Windsor and Northern Territory.
		Lindsey Grenet Education Consultant Lindsey was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 2010. She has over 7 years experience in secondary education. Lindsey is a qualified and experienced adult educator. Lindsey's areas of responsibility are ACT, Albury, Bankstown, Batemans Bay, Bondi, Deniliquin, Granville, Griffith, Port Jackson, Queanbeyan, Shell Harbour, St George, Sutherland, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong and Western Australia.
		Josie Gallagher Training and Marketing Administrator Josie was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 2003 bringing experience from private sector administrative roles. Josie is a qualified and experienced training coordinator with strong administration background & skills.
		Jessica Charlton Part-Time Administration Assistant This position is 2-days per week at Peer Support Australia. Jessica's role is to support the Training & Marketing Administrator & training team in general administration and was appointed in 2011. Jessica has over 13 years experience in administrative roles including customer support/service and accounts.
		Peter Tanswell Systems Accountant Peter was appointed to Peer Support Australia in 2010. He has over 30 years experience in financial accounting in the private sector and is a fellow of IPA.