LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Our current Directors are:
Susan Barton (1991)
Bernie Bicknell (2006)
Martin Bull (2007)
Bernie Durkin (2006)
Richard Lloyd (1997)
Therese (Terrie) Barton, Company Secretary (Appointed 1991)
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SUSAN BARTON AM
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(1991) Founder, Member of Care Services Sub Committee and Governance Working Team |
Qualifications
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Certificate IV in Youth Work, RMIT; Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy; Certificate in Parent Effective Leadership Training, Swinburne TAFE; Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment; Accredited Business School for Entrepreneurs. |
Experience
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Susan is the founder of the Lighthouse Foundation and has been a Lighthouse Board member since 1991. Susan has developed the Lighthouse Model of Care for youth at risk, and has had significant experience in caring for young people for over 25 years. Susan is also the co-author of “Build Your Teenager’s Self-Esteem”. Susan is currently on the board of MECWA and is an Ambassador of Oxford Homes. |
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BERNIE BICKNELL
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(2006) Board Chairman |
Qualifications
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CPA |
Experience
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Bernie Bicknell has worked in senior business roles in Australia, New Zealand and U.S.A. These include Chief Financial Officer at ICI Paints North America and Chief Executive Officer at Mitre 10.
Bernie is a CPA and is currently Chief Operating Officer with Godfreys Group of companies.
Bernie was also the founding Chair of The Pines Lighthouse Community Committee that has supported the Lighthouse home in Cheltenham since 2002.
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MARTIN BULL
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(2007) Chair, Finance Sub Committee |
Qualifications
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CA - Financial Planning Specialist
CPA, CFP
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Experience
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Martin is Director and Principal of Bull Garth Financial Services, a firm of Specialist Financial Advisers.
Martin is a chartered accountant and a certified financial planner and has been advising clients in taxation planning, wealth accumulation and financial advising for over 25 years.
Martin was also a founding member of The Pines Lighthouse Community Committee that has supported the Lighthouse home in Cheltenham, since 2002.
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BERNIE DURKIN
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(2006) Member, Care Services Sub Committee |
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Social Work. Bachelor of Theology. |
Experience
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Bernie is the General Manager, Regional Counselling Services, Health Promotion, Service Development and Bushfire Recovery for EACH – Social and Community Health. He has previous management experience across a number of sectors – Huntington’s Disease, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), homelessness, street-based drug and alcohol work, neighbourhood renewal, victims of crime and problem gambling. |
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RICHARD LLOYD
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(1997) Member of Governance Working Team |
Qualifications
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Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Operations. |
Experience
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Managing Director, James Dickson & Co Pty Ltd; Director, National Confectionery Wholesalers Ltd, Australia Wide Distribution Pty Ltd, Statewide Distribution Pty Ltd. Richard has been a Lighthouse Foundation Board Member since 1997, and was Chairperson from 2001 to 2003. He has also served on numerous Lighthouse committees during this time. |
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Lighthouse Patrons
Beverley Brock
Brian Burdekin
Michael Crawford
Deborra-Lee Furness
Clive Lloyd
Max Walker
Lighthouse Ambassadors
Joel Bowden
Stacey Currie
Alicia Gorey
Jo Stanley
