Elizabeth Day is the Director of the DFAT South Australian State Office and manages the Department’s engagement with its diverse stakeholders across South Australia.   A career diplomat, Ms Day has served overseas as the Political Counsellor at the Australian Embassy in Paris (2014-16), First Secretary in Dili (2007-9) and Third Secretary at the Australian […]

Peter Monteath is a Professor of History at Flinders University in Adelaide.  He was born and grew up in Brisbane before attending the University of Queensland, Siegen University (Federal Republic of Germany) and Griffith University. Professor Monteath has taught previously at The Universities of Queensland, Western Australia and Adelaide as well as at Griffith and […]

Visit d'Arenberg Winery at McLaren Vale for wine tasting in 'The Cube' Includes a two-course luncheon at the Alma Hotel in Willunga Our bus coach will depart at 9:00 am from the Bus Stop on the South side of Grote Street, opposite Her Majesty's Theatre and arrive back at 4:30 pm Bubbly and Nibbles will […]

John Blaxland is Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies, Director of the ANU Southeast Asia Institute and Head of the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at ANU, overseeing its three degree programs. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales. In addition, […]

Sandy Verschoor is a first-generation Australian of Dutch, French, Portuguese and Ceylonese descent.  Sandy is married to Gregg Mitchell, a graphic designer and artist, and has two daughters, and a son.   Sandy was elected as an Area Councillor in the 2015 by-election and served as Deputy Lord Mayor from June 2017 to November 2018. […]

Peter Owen is Director of the Wilderness Society in South Australia and has held that position for the last 5 years. Peter has been a member of the Society for 14 years and was their South Australian Campaign Manager from 2005 to 2014. Peter holds an Arts degree, a Law degree, and Graduate Diplomas in […]

Jim Whallley was appointed the Chief Entrepreneur for South Australia by the Premier in 2018. His task is to advocate for economic growth and provide independent advice to the Government on innovation and entrepreneurship policy as Chair of the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. Prior to this appointment, Jim was co-founder and Chairman of the Nova Group. […]

Richard Heathcote was born in the UK and has lived in Australia for 39 years.  Richard is currently Director of Benefaction at Carrick Hill historic house and garden in Adelaide.  He previously worked in Victoria, where for a decade he managed Rippon Lea Estate, the National Trust’s flagship property in Melbourne. Richard has broadcast and […]

Grant Stevens has been Commissioner of the South Australian Police Force since July 2015, with 36 years of policing experience, including over 7 years as an Assistant Commissioner and 3 years as Deputy Commissioner.   As Commissioner, Grant is a member of a wide range of Executive Boards and Committees at state and national levels.  […]

Sharon Hanlon was appointed a Board Member of Crime Stoppers South Australia in 2011.  Today, she is Chair of Crime Stoppers SA, Deputy Chair of Crime Stoppers Australia, and a Director of Crime Stoppers International, which is headquartered in The Netherlands. In Australia, a Crime Stoppers program operates in every State and Territory and they […]