LIFE CARE BOARD
Andrew Scipione AO
CHAIRMAN
Andrew is a respected leader with proven integrity, compassion and honesty. He served as the Commissioner of the NSW Police Force from 2007 until 2017. Andrew is passionate about the local community and making it a better place to live.
Karen Power
CEO
Vanessa Wheeler
BOARD MEMBER
Vanessa has a range of experience in managing community based programs including the facilitation of playgroups and the provision of emergency food services. Vanessa has also had many years experience working in various sections of the Health Service as an Occupational Therapist.
Phillip Moore
tREASURER
Phillip trained as an accountant in New Zealand and is a member of the Taxation Institute of Australia. Phillip has served on Churches of Christ NSW Committees for Aged Care and their Nursing Home, as well as having worked in a full time capacity for them for three years.
Sean Woellner
BOARD MEMBER
Sean trained in Construction Management & has held numerous senior executive roles in major construction companies. Sean has held directorships in government organizations, not for profit groups and businesses. Sean has a passion for serving the local community through his expertise.
Lisa Coulson
SECRETARY
Lisa has a background as a legal secretary. She has been a small business owner and now is the Executive Assistant for a Philanthropist/Investment company which feeds her desire to help others. Lisa is a volunteer in various programs for Life Care.
Craig Farmer
BOARD MEMBER
Craig has been involved in leadership of organisations for over 20 years. He has degrees in Social Sciences and Theology, Diploma of Coaching, Honours Diploma in Ministry, and Cert. IV of Business. Craig is also an accredited NLP practitioner. Craig has vast experience in Leadership, Training, Public Speaking, Leadership Coaching, Supervision, Counselling, Consulting, and Mentoring in various setting and organisations.
Alison Dye
BOARD MEMBER
Alison joined yje Life Care Board in 2022 and is a Primary School Teacher. Alison is part of our multi state team at Chipping Norton and on the Church Leadership Team.
LIFE CARE STAFF
Karen Power
Operations Manager
Karen is responsible for all of Life Care's admin, finance, events and fundraising. Karen manages our relief centre operations and Artslife; Life Care's creative arts stream.
Lorena Fazio
Senior Case Manager
Lorena is a trained case worker that works alongside members of our community who are experiencing various hardships including isolation, domestic violence, mental health and associated issues that affect their circumstances.
Ellen Tyrrell
Case Manager
Ellen is a trained social worker thats works with clients at Peakhurst and coordinates our relief centre operations for our Chipping Norton site.
Naomi Zrno
Case Manager
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Georges River Life Centre
23 Stanley Street Peakhurst NSW 2210
Phone: 02 9153 6300