Judith O’Donnell I have worked as a carer and nurse in family day care and foster care for many
I am a carer and my son attends the respite house at Davoren Park. I have years. I am currently still employed as a disability support worker in children’s
completed a Diploma of Business, Diploma of Leadership and Management and services, aged care and disability. I care for (and will always protect) the rights
am currently attending University of South Australia to achieve my Bachelor of of individuals in our care. I have prior experience as a Board member and Chair
Business. I have had a variety of experiences standing on two school Governing of Friends of Windermere, VH Refugee Resettlement Program and Australian
Councils and Para West Adult Campus Student Association. I have also Vietnam Children’s Association. I have been a Girl Guide leader for 32 years
completed the Playford Mayoral Leadership inaugural program. and strongly care about the welfare, comfort and quality of support each child
I currently hold a position on the Adelaide North Special School Governing
Council, where I have held the positions of Secretary and Finance Officer.
I was on the Smithfield Plains Governing Council where I held the position of
President and general member.
“
deserves.
Betsy Tang
My association with EBL started in the mid-1990s when I first used EBL
respite service for my intellectually disabled daughter. About 3 years ago, I
decided I would like to give something back to the community. An opportunity
Whilst at Para West Adult Campus on the Student Association I gained came up when EBL was looking for a carer to be involved in their Carers
experience on all positions of the council. Advisory Group. I accepted the role because I was attracted to EBL‘s genuine
It would be my greatest pleasure to be involved on this board and become an compassion and ethos for caring for the vulnerable in the community. I was
active and knowledgeable member as EBL moves forward into the future for later co-opted as a Board member which allows me to be a voice for carers/
the wellbeing of all the clients, staff and board members. parents of the EBL community. I have deep knowledge and understanding
of carers’ needs drawn from my owned lived experience as a mother of an
We encourage people
to believe in their
ability to achieve
independence,
with support and
individual choices
”
Andrew Sterzl intellectually disabled adult daughter. My aim is to ensure EBL continues
During my two years on the Foundation Board of EBL I have developed an to support and provide quality service to the EBL community and that
understanding and passion for the work the organisation undertakes. The supporting and caring for the vulnerable always remains in the forefront of
commitment and dedication of all staff and stakeholders in EBL is terrific its consciousness. To quote a mantra of EBL’s current CEO, Wendy Warren:
and the strong culture is inspirational. It is for these reasons I would like to “Board members come and go but carers are here to stay” translated to
contribute further to the future strategic development of the organisation mean carers and their families matter and EBL as an organisation must listen,
through becoming a member of the Board of EBL Disability Services. respect and support them. I believe this is what makes EBL great and with your
I have a strong background in governance, financial and operational support, I will strive to continue to contribute to and uphold this mantra.
management of organisations in the financial services sector and believe I am also a qualified accountant. I hold a number of professional qualifications
this skill set would lend itself to assisting with the long-term stability of EBL including a Bachelor of Economics degree with accounting majors, a Graduate
Disability Services. Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments and I am a member of the
I am a graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors Company Directors Institute of Chartered Accountants. I have worked in accounting firms and have
Course and hold a Masters of Business Administration. This alongside my 20 spent a good part of my working life working in the Commonwealth Public
years in financial services management will assist me in delivering accountable Service in a number of leadership roles in the field of compliance. I believe my
and ethical governance in accordance with EBL’s goals and objectives. accounting and compliance experience adds to the skill set of the Board. I am
“
I think whatever we
can do, the more
people who can
help, the better.
”
now no longer working full time and have the time to devote to the demands
Christine Streeter
of being a Board member.
As the mother of a 44-year-old man with severe Autism, profound intellectual
disability and who is non-verbal with a range of complex health conditions, I am
a strong advocate for the most vulnerable. I am committed to ensuring respite
or similar NDIS services continue. I have always advocated for the flow-on from
children’s respite to adult respite and long term accommodation.
I strongly believe in the values of EBLDS and am enthusiastic about the future
of the organisation. Our CEO demonstrates an excellent feel for the needs of
our clients and the energy and forethought for the future. I am committed to
support her and the team as a Director. I take the Board’s role to oversee the
welfare of our clients very seriously. Above all, I am a carer, and my needs for
my son are the same as yours for your child.
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