The Board of GovernanceAt the AGM in November <strong>2010</strong>, the followingboard members were appointed orreappointed for the <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong> year.The 2009-2012 strategic plan identifieda need for an effective sub-committeestructure to underpin the performance ofthe organisation and during the past year,a number of sub-committees were put inplace. Details of the sub-committees thateach board member serves on are includedin the details below under “SpecialResponsibilities”.Prof. Bruce Tonge, ChairpersonQualifications: M.B.,B.S., MD, DPM, MRCPsych., FRANZCP, Cert.Child & AdolescentPsychiatry RANZCP.Experience: Professor and Head of the Discipline of Psychiatry, School of Psychologyand Psychiatry, Monash University and Senior Clinical Adviser to the Mental HealthProgramme of Southern Health at Monash Medical Centre. Distinguished record ofresearch, teaching and clinical service in the field of child psychiatry with a focus onmental health problems and intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, andanxiety and depression in young people.Michele Carson, Deputy ChairpersonQualifications: Diploma of Fine Arts – Graphic Design, Victoria CollegeExperience: Michele has extensive experience in the graphic design, marketing andcommunication sectors having established and managed a number of successful businessenterprises.Michele is currently active in creating and managing change for organisations, individualsand teams. She works in both the public and private sectors, specialising in organisationalstrategy development and planning, marketing strategy, team effectivenessand performance management.Special Responsibilities: Chair – Marketing and Communications Sub-committeeGraeme Wickenden, TreasurerQualifications: B.Bus., Grad Dip I.T., Grad. Dip. Finance and Investment, FCPA.Experience: Graeme has an extensive career background in accounting and finance,having held a broad range of finance-related positions at GMH, NAB, Dunn and Bradsheet,Aviva Financial Services and St Vincent De Paul Aged Care and CommunityServicesGraeme is employed as the Chief Financial Officer for the Villa Maria Society.Special Responsibilities: Chair – Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-committeeUrsula Smith, SecretaryQualifications: B. Arts, B Social Work, Diploma of TeachingExperience: Ursula has extensive experience in the teaching field with a particularemphasis on the Special Education area. Ursula has worked extensively in both NewZealand and Australia.Ursula currently holds the volunteer position of Deputy Chair of the Frankston CouncilDisability Access and Inclusion Committee.Special Responsibilities: Chair – Social Policy and Research Sub-committeePage 22 Autism Victoria trading as <strong>Amaze</strong> - <strong>Annual</strong> Report <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong>
The Board of GovernanceCatherine Wyatt, Board MemberQualifications: Bachelor of MedicineExperience: Catherine has been a General Practice Doctor for over 25 years and hasbeen active in the local community having served on her local school council and sat onthe Boards of two Aged Care facilities.Special Responsibilities: Social Policy and Research Sub-committee memberCraig Shallard, Board MemberQualifications: Bachelor of Business - AccountingExperience: Craig has 20 years experience in the areas of tax, auditing, business analysisand banking. Craig also holds formal qualifications in Accounting and has held thequalification of Certified Practicing Accountant. Craig is currently a Senior ResearchAnalyst with the Productivity Commission, Disability Services.Special Responsibilities: Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-committee memberDennis Crowley, Board MemberQualifications: Bachelor of Science (Hons.)Experience: Dennis has extensive experience in senior management roles in both thenot-for-profit and the for-profit sectors. The roles include CEO of ACNEM and generalmanagement within CRODA International plc subsidiaries in France and Australia.Special Responsibilities: Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-committee memberElizabeth Renn, Board MemberQualifications: Masters of Public HealthExperience: Elizabeth is currently Chief Cardiac Sonographer at the Epworth EasternHospital. Elizabeth holds a Masters of Public Health and has a broad range of skills andexperiences within the service sector.Special Responsibilities: Marketing and Communications Sub-committee memberAnne Mustow, Board MemberQualifications: Llb. Bachelor Commerce, Grad. Dip. Applied Finance and Investment(FINSIA), Member Aust. Inst. Co. DirectorsExperience: A Senior Lawyer with 13 years experience with Blake Dawson becoming anequity partner in 2002. Currently Legal Affairs Manager with Bunnings.Special Responsibilities: Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-committee memberAutism Victoria trading as <strong>Amaze</strong> - <strong>Annual</strong> Report <strong>2010</strong>-20<strong>11</strong> Page 23