Fiona Endacott
With more than 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, Fiona has developed a reputation for her strategic leadership, innovative thinking, and passionate advocacy. Fiona has worked in areas spanning drug & alcohol, mental health and most recently in child protection as the CEO of the carer peak body, Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers […]
Michelle Edmondson
Michelle Edmondson is the Operations Manager for the Alcohol and Other Drug programs within Life Without Barriers. In this role, Michelle is responsible for the delivery of quality services and achieving positive outcomes. Responsibilities also include the strategic and fiscal oversight to ensure the operations run smoothly and effectively for the organisation and stakeholders. Michelle […]
Damien Chalmers
Damien Chalmers’ career has spanned working across government departments and non-government organisations during his career in the health and social welfare sectors. With a key focus on access and opportunity for all, Damien has focused his career on working with children, adolescents and young adults in areas including youth justice, child protection and homelessness. Damien […]
Orla Matthews
Orla is a purpose-driven leader in social work and community services, with over 20 years of experience shaping lives and systems across Ireland and Australia. Her career is defined by innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. From pioneering Ireland’s first family reunification project to leading South Australia’s first social impact bond – […]
Carman Wilson
Carman has over 25 years of experience in the social services sector in Australia and the UK, working in public and not-for-profit organisations ranging from health, early childhood, disability services and housing, she brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the key strategic and operational challenges and opportunities that the social services sector face. As a […]
Louise Kelly
Louise has worked in the justice and community services sector for over 15 years, with a strong focus on reducing harm and improving wellbeing for people affected by alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, offending, and social disadvantage. Louise’s interest in the AOD sector is both professional and systemic: ensuring evidence-based, trauma informed, and restorative […]
Kim Herbert
Kim has devoted over fifteen years to advancing social justice through her work with The Salvation Army, primarily within the homelessness and alcohol and other drug (AOD) sectors. Her career began in frontline counselling, where she provided therapeutic support to individuals navigating homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, family breakdowns, and other complex life circumstances. […]
Chris Lines
Chris is an experienced executive with 20+ years’ experience strategically leading organisations to achieve optimal health and social outcomes, with a focus on strategy, business development, operational performance, governance and risk management. He holds qualifications in Social Science, AOD and Community Sector Management and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD). […]
Sophie Bourchier
Sophie is the leading collaborator with community groups, government, and non-government agencies, in planning, developing, promoting and delivering events and programs for Substance Misuse Program in the Limestone Coast, South Australia. She is a highly motivated Project Manager with more than 20 years’ experience in community development and engagement together with youth and adult drug […]
Rebecca Ellis
Rebecca Ellis is Thorne Harbour Health’s SA Director, striving for an equitable society for all Australian’s. Rebecca has dedicated her career to the social care sector, with over 20 years’ experience serving vulnerable communities. She is a dedicated advocate for creating a fully inclusive society, leading by example and inspiring others to empower those we […]