BOARD MEMBERS

Our Board of Directors comprises twelve seats: four positions for Founding Directors; four positions for Member Directors and four positions for Appointed Directors. Founding Members are nominated by AMCOS, APRA, ARIA and PPCA.

Member Directors are elected by Support Act’s membership at the AGM. Appointed Directors are selected by the Board of Directors. As of 10 October 2013, all directors are appointed for a two year term and are able to serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. All directors are unpaid and give their time voluntarily.

Sally Howland

Chair

Sally has been Chair of Support Act since 2013. Now retired, she worked with APRA AMCOS for over 30 years. She is also Chair of Music Victoria.

Lynne Small

Co-Deputy Chair

Lynne has acted as Company Secretary and Treasurer since 1998, and was appointed Deputy Chair in 2020. She also Chairs our Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

David Albert

Co-Deputy Chair

David is the CEO of Alberts and is part of the fifth generation to work in the Albert family business.

Alethea Beetson

Alethea Beetson is a Kabi Kabi + Wiradjuri artist and producer living on stolen land in Brisbane.

Sebastian Chase

Sebastian started in the music industry in the 1970s as an artist manager and is regarded as a pioneer of the independent music market.

Linda Courtney

Linda had over 30 years experience working in the music industry when she joined the board in 2013.

Tom Larkin

Tom Larkin has been a career musician for the past 30 years, as the founding member of the NZ rock band Shihad.

Karin Lines

Karin is currently Senior Advisor Mental Health for the Sax Institute. Her career in mental health included clinical work, academic teaching, and many leadership positions.

Millie Millgate

As Executive Producer of Sounds Australia, Millie is responsible for the representation of the Australian music industry at key international music events

John O’Donnell

John O’Donnell, the Managing Director of EMI Recorded Music Australia, is one of the most highly regarded music executives in Australia.

Jacqueline Purcell

Jacqueline Purcell is the Chief Financial Officer at Deputy, a high growth workforce management software company based in Sydney.

John Watson

John Watson is the President of both John Watson Management and the label, Eleven: a music company.

Bec Adams

Bec Adams, Senior Director of Marketing at Sony Music Australia, has joined the Board as an Observer for 2022.

Jonathan Carter

Jonathan Carter, Head of Legal and Corporate Services at founding member APRA AMCOS, has joined the Board as an Observer for 2022.

AUDIT, RISK AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

Lynne Small

Co-Deputy Chair

Lynne has acted as Company Secretary and Treasurer since 1998, and was appointed Deputy Chair in 2020. She also Chairs our Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

Rebecca Quick

Rebecca has a Bachelor in Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Western Sydney and is a member of CA ANZ.

David Albert

Co-Deputy Chair

David is the CEO of Alberts and is part of the fifth generation to work in the Albert family business.

Jacqui Elmas

Jacqui is currently General Counsel, Chugg Entertainment (part of the Mushroom Group) where she works across the touring and festival business as well as label and artist management with Chugg Music.

OUR STAFF

Meet our dedicated staff members.

Clive Miller

CEO

Clive has a thirty year history in the not-for-profit sector. He started his career as a broadcaster, band manager and promoter.

Lisa Smith

Finance & Operations Manager

Lisa is our Finance Manager and is responsible for all financial aspects of the organisation.

Anne Jacobs

National Welfare Manager

Anne is a social worker and a passionate music lover and performer.

Luke O’Connor

National Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager

Luke has significant non-profit sector experience, having worked in community development, advocacy in the homelessness and AOD sectors, and in service management and fundraising at Reclink Australia.

Cerisa Benjamin

First Nations Community Engagement and Social Worker

Cerisa Benjamin is a proud Walpiri, Gurindji and Jawoyn woman, born and raised in Katherine, NT.

Helen Lear

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER

Helen is a marketing communications specialist, writer and presenter with over 20 years’ experience working in music, entertainment and hospitality.

Jemma Arundel

Fundraising Manager

Jemma brings over 18 years’ experience to the role from a wide range of not-for-profit organisations including the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Youngcare and Alzheimer’s Australia.

Brett Drayton

Donor Care and Database Manager

Brett manages Support Act’s database and also works closely with the fundraising team to develop and provide data insights to foster effective and long-term supporter relationships.

Angela Doolan

Senior Social Worker

Originally from New Zealand, Angela has travelled extensively, and most recently has combined passion for travel with working in remote communities in the Philippines and Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.

Ash King

Psychologist

Ash is a psychologist, writer/designer and cyberpsychology researcher at the University of Sydney.

Lou Sawilejskij

Fundraising and Marketing Associate

Lou is a passionate music lover (especially live music), having worked in the music industry in venue and artist management.

Rebecca Shand

Partnerships and Fundraising Associate

Bec brings 30 years of experience and passion to her role from the film and music sector.

Craig Smith

Accountant

Craig has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the University of Technology, Sydney and is a member of CPA Australia.

Sarah Lay

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Sarah works closely with the Finance & Operations Manager assisting with all finance and accounting duties.

Mel Morris

Admin Team Coordinator

Mel is a music lover with over 10 years’ experience in live entertainment through event and venue management.