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the board

Peer Support Australia is a not for profit organisation situated in Brookvale. A Board of Honorary Directors oversees its management:

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James Dibble AM, MBE

Since his retirement from the ABC in 1983, James has served as a Director and elected Chairperson. Mr Dibble resigned as Chairperson in October 2000. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Warringah and a member of Rotary International District 9680 Public Relations Committee.

David Stanton FIA - Chairman

A subscriber to the formation of the company, David has served as a Director since its formation. He was elected Chairman on the resignation of Brian Halstead in October 2005. He is Managing Director of David Stanton & Associates Pty Ltd.

Jennifer Dalitz BA, MBA, CPA

Jennifer was appointed to the Board in 2007. Jennifer has international experience in consulting and professional services and over 10 years experience in Senior Management roles. She is currently a Principal at Dalitz & Associates Business Consultants, a firm specialising in strategy development and implementation within financial services organisations.

Brian Halstead BE, BEc, CPA

Brian was appointed to the Board in 1999. He was elected Chairman on the resignation of James Dibble in October 2000. Mr Halstead resigned as Chairperson in October, 2005. Prior to retirement he was Chairman of Freightcorp and a Director and Chief Financial Officer for Unilever in Australia and New Zealand.

Cheryl Hayman BCom

Cheryl was appointed to the Board in 2007. Cheryl brings extensive experience in marketing with a variety of corporations, primarily through her role as Marketing Director. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Hayman Strategy which specialises in strategic marketing and business consultancy.

Judith Merryweather BSc FACS

Judith was appointed to the Board in 2007. With a background in IT, Judith has worked in consulting and senior corporate roles. As a Principal of Alexer she provides strategic business systems consulting. She is a past Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Computing and Communications (ac3).

Lorraine Walker BA Dip. Ed. Grad. Cert. Religious Education

Lorraine was appointed to the Board in 2008. Lorraine has extensive experience in education, particularly in the Catholic Sector over a period of twenty years as a teacher of History, English and Religious Education. From 1990 to 2000 Lorraine was the Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care at a large Catholic school, with an enrolment of 1500 students. Currently Lorraine is the State Coordinator - Student Welfare Programs with the Catholic Education Commission NSW.

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our staff

 

Sharon Austin
General Manager

Sharon was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation 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
Training and Development Consultant

Kristin was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation 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
Training and Development Manager

Sharlene was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation in 1995. She has over 10 years secondary teaching experience. 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 the Central Coast, Clarence/Coffs Harbour, Hornsby, Lake Macquarie, Lismore, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Northern Beaches, Port Macquarie, Ryde, Taree, Tweed Heads/Ballina, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia and Northern Territory.

     
 

Sara Blackburn
Training and Development Consultant

Taking up this position to Peer Support Australia in Term 4, 2010. Areas of responsibility will be Armidale, Bathurst, Blacktown, Broken Hill Bourke, Campbelltown, Dubbo, Fairfield, Liverpool, Moree, Mount Druitt, Orange, Parramatta, Penrith, Tamworth & Windsor.

     
 

Lindsey Hogg
Training and Development Consultant

Lindsey was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation in 2010. She has over 5 years secondary teaching experience. 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 and Wollongong.

     
 

Josie Gallagher
Training and Marketing Administrator

Josie was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation in 2003 bringing experience from private sector administrative roles. Josie is a qualified and experienced training coordinator with a strong administration background.
     
 

Janet Ritchie
Administration Assistant

Janet was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation in 2010. She has experience in general administrative roles and legal offices. Janet works part-time supporting the training team and the Training and Marketing Administrator.
     
 

Peter Tanswell
Systems Accountant

Peter was appointed to the Peer Support Foundation in 2010. He has over 30 years experience in financial accounting in the private sector and is a member of NIA.

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