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Meet our dedicated board members, committee and staff.
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.
Co 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.
Co Chair
David is the CEO of Alberts and is part of the fifth generation to work in the Albert family business.
Tom Larkin has been a career musician for the past 30 years, as the founding member of the NZ rock band Shihad.
Jacqueline Purcell is the Chief Financial Officer at Deputy, a high growth workforce management software company based in Sydney.
Robyn brings over 30 years’ experience in live touring and events to the role as the Managing Director of live entertainment production company, Jelleff & Co.
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.
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.
Jaime is Managing Director of independent music publisher Concord Music Publishing ANZ. Concord Music Publishing is a global, full-service, independent music publisher offering bespoke creative support.
Audit, risk and compliance committee
Co 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 has a Bachelor in Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Western Sydney and is a member of CA ANZ.
Co Chair
David is the CEO of Alberts and is part of the fifth generation to work in the Albert family business.
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
CEO
Clive has a thirty year history in the not-for-profit sector. He started his career as a broadcaster, band manager and promoter.
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa is responsible for all financial aspects of the organisation.
Head of Individual Giving and Digital Transformation
Victoria is an experienced marketing professional, having worked in the non-profit sector in the UK in income generation, marketing and digital transformation-focused roles. In her role at Support Act, she leads the organisation’s Individual Giving strategy, including growing supporter engagement, improving donor experience and enhancing the impact of fundraising campaigns.
Victoria also oversees Support Act’s digital transformation strategy and projects, ensuring our programs and services run efficiently and that their impact can be effectively measured.
Communications and Marketing Manager
Campaign Director - AusMusic T-Shirt Day
First Nations Programs Manager
Wellbeing Content and Programs Lead / Psychologist
Ash is a psychologist, writer/designer and cyberpsychology researcher at the University of Sydney.
Crisis Relief Team Leader
Angela is a Social Worker who leads the crisis relief team. Throughout her career, Angela has worked in various roles and agencies including area health, non government and local government organisations.
Social Worker
Tim is a social worker, touring musician and bedroom producer with eight years’ experience in various facets of mental health and social work.
Crisis Relief Administrator
Jim has over two decades’ experience in Australian music, both behind the scenes and as a singer/songwriter and session drummer.
Mental Health Programs Coordinator
Senior Accountant
Craig has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the University of Technology, Sydney and is a member of CPA Australia.
Assistant Accountant
Sarah works closely with the Finance & Operations Manager assisting with all finance and accounting duties.
Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Mel is a music lover with over 10 years’ experience in live entertainment through event and venue management.
First Nations Administrative Assistant
Cooper-Lily Nikora is a loud and proud Tūhoe woman from Aotearoa/New Zealand living on Wurundjeri Country.
