Board of Management
Board of Management
St Michael’s is governed by a Board of Management that is elected by its members in accordance with the Association’s Constitution at our Annual General meetings.
Colin is a long-time member of the St Michael’s Board and a life member of the Association. Colin is also a life member of several other organisations including the Old Launcestonians Football Club, being that club’s first NTFA living legend. He has been a practising lawyer for over four decades and is now a consultant to his former law firm.
Simone has 30 years’ experience working in disability services. She was President of Independent Services for 22 years, and spent 22 years at Housing Tasmania as a Tenancy Officer for public housing.
Keith has been an accountant in Launceston for more than 15 years. Keith holds Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University as well as a Master of Professional Accounting from the University of Southern Queensland. Keith has completed his CPA professional qualifications and in addition is a Chartered Tax Advisor with the Tax Institute of Australia. He chairs the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee.
Brian has considerable experience on the Board and has a son who is a residential participant at St Michael’s. Now retired, Brian was previously a real estate manager and property maintenance contractor. Brian is a Life Member of the Association and in 2021 was recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Tasmanian Disability Festival Awards.
Cheryl Scott is a Speech Pathologist who has decades of years of experience in the public sector. She is keen to work with parents and St Michael’s to improve outcomes for all participants.
Chris is very familiar with the Association being the son of former long-serving Board member and life member Jill.
He also has two brothers who attend St Michael’s.
Chris brings a wealth of talent to the Board through his long career in the financial and government sectors.
He also has two brothers who attend St Michael’s.
Chris brings a wealth of talent to the Board through his long career in the financial and government sectors.
Robyn is a physician, researcher and educator from Hobart with experience and interest in optimising healthcare for adults with intellectual disability and in ensuring the quality and safety of disability supports provision.