Our approach is based on a set of values and behaviors that are the foundation of our daily activities, provide transparency and protect our stakeholders.
This includes a commitment to governance excellence, which Lifeline Mid Coast sees as the basis for our sustainability and performance.
Board Chair, Governance Committee Chair and Finance Audit & Risk Committee Member
Appointed to Lifeline Mid Coast Board December 2022
Neville was CEO of Holiday Coast Credit Union for 31 years before retirement on 1 July 2019 when the Credit Union merged with Regional Australia Bank. At that time Neville became a Director on the Board of Regional Australia Bank until retirement as a director in November 2023.
From Sep 2019 to October 2021, Neville was one of the owner Principals of Donovan Oates Hannaford Lawyers.
Neville was a member of the Mid North Coast Local Area Health Board from 2011 to 2021, having served as Board Deputy Chair and Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee.
Neville has been a member of the Rotary Club of Wauchope since October 1981 and has served in many Club and District Leadership positions including as District Governor in 2009-2010 and again in 2022-2023.
Neville currently serves as the Independent Chair of the Clarence Valley Council Audit Risk and Improvement Committee and as a Board member of Life Education NSW.
Treasurer and Chair of Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Appointed to Lifeline Mid Coast Board December 2022
David has had 44 years’ experience in the banking and finance industry up to his retirement in 2014.
Currently he is a non-executive Director of Regional Australia Bank Ltd and Treasurer of Hastings Home Hospice Inc. Qualifications include BA (Macquarie Uni) majoring in Accounting, Certified Practising Accountant (Retired List), Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and Justice of the Peace. He has a strong background in Finance, Audit and Risk Management.
Board Member, Secretary and Member of the Governance Committee
Appointed to Lifeline Mid Coast Board December 2022
Charmain has a Bachelor of Laws, Associate Degree Paralegal, Diploma of Criminology, Diploma of Teaching, Certificate III Business Studies and is qualified intelligence analyst and profiler.
Charmain has 24 years-experience in operational policing including specialist roles and worked extensively in areas of corporate functions and strategic direction. She has worked in several law firms over a period of 3 years.
Charmain has first-hand experience dealing with issues impacting on individual in crisis. She also has experience in risk management, action planning, policies and procedures, intelligence research and analysis.
Secretary committee member Hastings Business Women’s Network.
Charmain will be admitted as a lawyer in the near future.
Board Member and Member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Governance Committee
Appointed to Lifeline Mid Coast Board February 2022
Paul had 31 years in the banking industry, with experience in finance, marketing and administration. In 2004 he began a 15 year career in the Aged Care sector, managing two Retirement Villages. He has a Master of Management from Macquarie University. Paul has enjoyed taking on voluntary committee roles as President and Treasurer in School, Soccer club, and Body Corporates. He is currently the Treasurer of the Bonny Hills Progress Association.
Board Member and Member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Appointed to Lifeline Mid Coast Board July 2022
Director Qualifications: Diploma Financial Planning (Sydney), Diploma in Marketing, NOIB The Netherlands.
Hans was born, bred, and educated in the Netherlands. He has skills in sales and marketing in Asia and Australia and became a director of an international trading organisation in Sydney, before establishing his own import/export company. The last 22 years of his career focused on Financial Planning and insurance. Hans acted as treasurer in the Kenthurst Rotary Club as well as in his Church.
Board Member and Member of the Governance Committee and Building Committee
Appointed to Lifeline Mid Coast Board July 2022
Ian was involved in local government for most of his working life in the drafting, surveying and engineering areas where he gained experience in project management, supervising etc. After leaving local government he was involved in the funeral industry for a few years. Ian is a member of the Uniting Church where he has been, and still is, active in many different areas. Community involvement over the years has included helping to set up a community garden in Dubbo NSW and other such as areas as “Midnite Café,” a community supported cafe which aimed to be a safe space where people could meet – a place where people could have conversations and build relationships.
Board Member and Member of the Governance Committee
Terry has extensive experience as an teacher, principal and lecturer in education, locally and internationally. He has held many administrative roles including establishing the National Teachers Association in Papua New Guinea, as well as District Inspector, member of two governing councils for Teacher Education Colleges, District Superintendent and Chairman of the District Education Board–Southern Highlands District, Papua New Guinea. In Australia, Terry has held the position of Executive Director and CEO of the Association of Independent Schools, and has been a board member of a number of school councils, the Blueberry Farms of Australia, the Probus Club, and a member of the Church Council of the Forster Tuncurry Uniting Church.
Board Member and Chair of the Building Committee
Peter has a Master’s Degree in Project Management, is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers, Australia, a Chartered Professional Engineer, Australia, an Engineering Executive, Australia, has National Engineering Register, Australia accreditation and is a Past Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan and Professional Engineer, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Peter is a committed, analytical management professional with with over 40 years’ experience in project management, project controls, information technology, shared services, management accounting, construction, contract procurement management, procurement management and maintenance management. Work assignments have ranged from key leadership roles in multi billion dollar projects and/or multi billion dollar turnover businesses through to small consultancy assignments. This experience has been gained on four continents and in various locations throughout Australia.
Board Member and Member of the Governance Committee
Janet has had diverse roles in both public and independent sectors in the areas of education, administration, registration and compliance at executive level for over 30 years. Janet brings to Lifeline Mid Coast qualifications and experience in education, project management, HR, administration management and compliance.
Janet lives on the Mid North Coast and is committed to contributing to her local community, using her skills to assist in positive community engagement and change. Currently Janet is on the Parish Council of Camden Haven Anglican and is a member of the Board of Tender Funerals Mid North Coast, a not-for-profit Charity.
Board Member and Member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Building Committee
Appointed to the Lifeline Mid Coast Board December 2023
Tony worked for 35 years in the finance sector and has been part of Lifeline Mid Coast in various roles for over 15 years. Tony is a quiet agitator who works behind the landscape with a minimum of fuss to get the job done.
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