Fred Maddern
O.B.E., Justice of the Peace

Chairman
Fred was formerly Executive Officer of the Australian Vietnamese Services Resource Centre prior to retirement in December 2003; he has been a member of the board since the inception of the organization as Westcare Linkages in 1994.

He is currently Chairman of the board a position previously held for several years.

Fred has also served on the board of a number of community organizations, currently Chairman of the Board of the WPC Group Skilling Australia, he was a mentor for the Victorian University NEIS program, former CEO Melbourne Western Region Commission, former member of the Western Institute Council and board member of the Footscray Society for the Aged.

Fred served as a Councillor, City of Footscray for 24 years Mayor for two terms; he is a Past President of the Australian Local Government Association and Municipal Association of Victoria, representing Local Government at three Australian Constitutional Conventions.

He was awarded the OBE in 1981 for services to the community and local government.

Special Responsibilities
Fred is Chair of the Performance Management Committee and a member of the Governance Committee.

Maureen Borghesi
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Social Work

Vice Chairperson
Maureen worked in the Community Services sector for over 20 years prior to her retirement from Maroondah Council in February 2001.  During that time she was involved in a wide range of areas with the Western Region Commission and Local Governments in the Western, Eastern and Central Regions.  Positions included management of Foster Care programs, Family & Children’s Services, Aged & Disability Services and General

Management.  As Manager of Aged & Disability Services with Maroondah Council, Maureen had a close working relationship with Care Connect staff and has been an active member of the Board since mid-1998.

Special Responsibilities
Maureen is a member of the Client Service Ethics committee, Performance Management committee & Governance committee. 

Michael Diamente
Certified Practising Accountant since 1994
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, 1985
Certificate in Project Management, 2004

Director
Michael has been employed with the global AXA financial services group for the past 20 years in a variety of roles. Currently Finance & Operations Manager, Acquisition & Succession within AXA’s financial advice network, Michael has been responsible for the integration of mergers & acquisitions, served as senior project manager and business analyst in the areas of change management and business process re-engineering and held various operational finance roles throughout the organisation. As a qualified C.P.A. and experienced finance professional, Michael brings valuable commercial acumen to the board.

Special Responsibilities
Michael is Chairman of the Audit, Risk Management & Compliance Committee and a member of the Performance Management committee.

Janene Swalwell
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Education
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (Educational and Developmental Psychologist)

Director
Janene is a psychologist and teacher, and has worked in children's services and early childhood intervention for the past thirty years. Janene is also the Coordinator of Specialist Support and Resources, which is part of Family and Children’s Services, Knox City Council. She is responsible for the management of Illoura Early Childhood Intervention Service, Preschool Field Officers, East Outer Inclusion Support Agency, Playgroups and the Children’s Services Resource Unit.

Special Responsibilities
Janene is Chair of the Client Service & Ethics Committee.

Nick Woodlock

Company Secretary
Ex-Officio Board Member
Nick is Chief Executive Officer of Care Connect.  Nick has for the greater part of the past thirty years worked in Public Administration within Australia including Commonwealth, State and Local Government administration, primarily in Health and Community Care.  With a study background in commerce, politics and administrative law, Nick has provided vision and leadership to Care Connect for the past 13 years.

Jacquelynne Wilcox
BA Journalism

Director
Jacquelynne is the Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Hill & Knowlton Australia. Jacquelynne advises clients on managing public affairs and stakeholder issues, including complex issues surrounding high-level litigation strategies. Her commitment to clients’ success greatly assists corporations, governments, industries and special interest organisations in managing their communication strategies, government, business and community relationships and coordinating media and stakeholder issues associated with litigation and crisis. Her strength is in crisis management, issues surrounding legal disputes, government and community influencing programs and developing communication strategies.

Dr. Lindsay McMillan
DHSc. (Deakin), M.Ed (Boston), B. Health Admin (UNSW), MACID, ACHSE

Dr. Lindsay McMillan has over 25 years experience leading complex multimillion dollar companies particularly in the healthcare, community and government service sectors. He understands the complexities of leading and managing multifaceted organisations, along with the desire to grow.

His highly regarded chief executive and consulting background and understanding of the current environment impacting health care and disability organisations in Australia, includes customer service, government policy directions, trends, social enterprises, financial and resource management, partnerships and in particular mergers and joint ventures. He has a highly recognised business (Third Sector: Futures) focusing on these interests.

His approach utilises a strong, strategic, analytical, financial, entrepreneurial, risk and review methodology based on sound governance. Along with a relevant academic background and a highly regarded network across government and corporate Australia he maintains an up to date approach and understanding of current practices and contextual implications.

His experience has also been recognised with a number of ministerial appointments including a 3 year appointment to the National Disability Advisory Council and more recently the Prime Ministers judging panel for the Employer of the Year. He has comprehensive experience in stakeholder management including boards and various levels of government.

Professional recognition also adds value to his performance through membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian College of Health Service Executives, and Harvard University Alumni.

His experience extends internationally through his professional journal publications, international presentations and the highly regarded innovative, International Summits on Non Profit Leadership in conjunction with Harvard and Stanford Universities.