Our Board

As a mission-led organisation, our volunteer Directors have a personal commitment to the work of the organisation and making a difference in people’s lives.
The Board includes Directors with diverse skills and industry knowledge and successfully lead the governance and strategic directions of our organisation.
Our Board

Libby Mears
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
Libby brings to Leisure Networks a strong commitment to the organisation’s vison of capable, healthy people and inclusive […]

Bryan Woodford
- Role
- Director
- Phone
In the early 1980s, Bryan joined the Spastic Society of Victoria (now Scope Victoria), rising to the position of Deputy Chief […]

Gavin Heathcote
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Gavin has over 30 years of senior leadership experience within financial services, consulting and the not for profit sector […]

Adrian Hart
- Role
- Director
- Phone
An experienced senior executive, large project manager and consultant, Adrian brings a diverse commercial and not for profit […]

Simone Bellears
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Simone Is the Women’s Football Strategy and Pathways Manager for the Geelong Cats Football Club, responsible for leading […]

Vanessa Schernickau
- Role
- Director
- Phone
VANESSA Schernickau is the chief executive officer of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC). She brings a wealth of […]

Kate Russell
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Kate is Director and co-founder of Russell Resources and Russell Services Group supporting efficiencies in the health and […]

Damian Poel
- Role
- Chairman
- Phone
Damian is the Head of the Supported Recovery Division at the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). He is an experienced senior […]

Melanie Twomey
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Melanie is a founder of Mast Lawyers, a business focused law firm which works closely with its clients and strives to have […]

Nadia Javni
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Nadia specialises in accounting, holding a Chartered Accountants membership with backgrounds in both external audit and business […]

Shannon Landers
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Shannon is a Company Lawyer for the Cotton On group, a global fashion retailer with over 1,300 stores trading in 18 countries. […]