Malcolm Sutcliffe – Chairperson

Mal is Tasmanian born and now a resident of Strathalbyn. He works as the Manager of Strathalbyn Neighbourhood Centre. He is a resident member of the Hills Area Health Advisory Council and a member of the Rotary Club of Strathalbyn. In Tasmania he was involved in Volunteer Marine Rescue for 13 years. In the past he has worked as a chef, mechanic, boat builder, First Aid instructor and much more! He is passionate about community service, improving the health system and catering in Aged Care. He is currently studying a Diploma in Governance and a Diploma of Dementia Care.

Cathie Vincent – Treasurer

Cathie is employed by the City of Onkaparinga as a Community Development Officer currently based at Aberfoyle Community Centre and previously at Reynella Neighbourhood Centre for 6 years and Hackham West Community Centre for 10 years. Cathie has extensive practical and theoretical knowledge around Asset Based Community Development practices and delivery of community led programs. She has been involved in Community Centres for the past 20 years and has a passion for volunteer management and community engagement.

Cathies formal qualifications include – Bachelor of Applied Science Family and Community Studies, Associate Diploma Community Work, Advanced Diploma Community Services Management and Advanced Diploma Volunteer Management.

Jonette Thorsteinsen – Board Member

Jonette retired after 39 years teaching in Southern Adelaide kindergartens, and began looking for opportunities for volunteering in the local community to make use of her free time. She became involved with the Onkaparinga Northern Community Forum and also volunteers at Minton Farm Native Animal Rescue Centre. She enjoys the camaraderie that goes with cleaning cages and feeding animals, of being part of a committee, and the friendships she has made. She initially became involved with Southern Volunteering by responding to a call out for volunteers to letterbox drop postcards during the pandemic.

Jonette is passionate about supporting people in becoming involved in volunteering and finding them places in the community where they feel welcome and useful.

Jonette’s formal qualifications are Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Graduate Diploma Community and School, Bachelor of Special Education and Bachelor of Arts.

Kerry Jaunutis – Board Member

Kerry trained as a registered nurse and worked in Work Health and Safety for 40 years, retiring from Flinders University as Rehabilitation Coordinator and Work Health and Safety Officer in 2016. Looking to fill in some time she went to Southern Volunteering and began volunteering at Minton Farm Native Animal Rescue Centre and continues to do so, enjoying the social aspects of volunteering as well as the animal care. She joined the Board of Southern Volunteering SA at the encouragement of other members and is enjoying the many challenges presented to the Board since joining.