Pat has a long involvement with the local community through her time as a Councillor and Mayor of Deniliquin, her service on a number of boards and her current role as Manager of Vinnies Services. Pat holds Graduate and Post Graduate qualifications in Social Sciences and Management and has also participated in Australian Institute of Company Directors training.
In 2007 Pat was awarded the NSW Premier’s Community Services Award and in 2016 she was a finalist in NSW Local Government “Woman of the Year” Award. Pat has been associated with Intereach for many years, she is a former staff member, Committee Member and service consumer, which gives her a unique insight into all aspects of Intereach services to its communities.
Pat spent a many years on an Advisory Board providing service level feedback, information, advice and direction to three NSW Ministers of Community Services, and has participated in a number of Federal programs addressing homelessness.
Di is a local business owner and has a strong background in management from her previous role as Health Services Manager of the Deniliquin Hospital. Di believes in the need to provide rural and remote people with services and support that can help them develop strong communities. Di is keen to see that Intereach continues with its rural strategic focus, identifying needs and working towards a resolution. Di believes that rural areas are entitled to receive similar services to metropolitan areas or be given the opportunity to access them without increases in costs and damage to the family unit by accessing these services.
Rob is Director Family Strategy at Peppin Planners, a family owned advisory business based in Deniliquin. Rob has a BSc (Hon) in psychology (UNSW), a Master of Business (Deakin) and holds Certified Financial Planner accreditation. He has extensive career involvement in the situations and issues facing families and rural communities. Rob is a director of NSW Rural Assistance Authority and chair of Deniliquin Newspapers P/L.
A family man and ex-banker, having recently retired after 38 years, Clive is committed to seeing Intereach go forward with community based leadership, a strong financial footing and a progressive agenda to pursue its sustainability through growth and community development.
Andrew Johnstone is a Veterinarian with a large veterinary practice covering southern NSW and northern Victoria. Andrew is committed to raising the profile and awareness of rural and remote community services and to ensuring their viability by strong financial management.
Rebecca is an Early Childhood professional who has worked in both the private sector and local government form more than 25 years. Rebecca has a degree in Early Childhood and qualifications in Business Management. She has worked with many families and children and understands the support that families need both in small rural communities and larger regional cities. Rebecca is passionate about raising the public awareness of programs available in local communities that support families.
