Our Board

Our Constitution says we must operate with a Board formed from the CMS membership, to guide what we do. This Board currently has 8 members.

Current Board members

Fiona Smith du Toit

Bachelor of Architecture with First Class Honours

Gia Metherell

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Letters

Maria Edwards

Certificate IV in Property Services

Lynne Johnson

Master of Education (Counselling)

Bachelor of Speech Therapy

Philippa Lynch

Bachelor of Arts–Bachelor of Laws with Honours

Jane Smyth OAM

Dip SKTC; BEd (Early Childhood); MPhil

Kathy Metallinos

Certificate IV in Project Management

Certificate IV in Procurement

Contract Management

Advanced Certificate in Public Administration

Robby McGarvey

Diploma of Early Childhood Education

identify opportunities to promote the work of CMS and report them to the Board
evaluate and make recommendations to Board to ensure CMS is marketed appropriately in our community
provide an annual report to CMS Board

Monitor and audit compliance in relation to:

Board Director of Nursing and Midwifery/Executive Officer Limitations Policy
Board Director of Nursing and Midwifery/Executive Officer Financial Planning, Management and Compliance Policy
Board Director of Nursing and Midwifery/Executive Officer Financial Planning and Management Compliance Monitoring Strategy
monitor and audit compliance in relation to the Risk Management Plan
provide an annual report to the Board.

undertake an annual review of the Board Governance Polices and model and make recommendation for their adoption by the Board
lead in the Board evaluation process
to ensure risk management evaluate and implement strategies to ensure CMS reflects best contemporary corporate governance principles and practices
provide an annual report to the CMS Board

guide the development of parenting resources and programs specific to men as parents and grandparents
guide the development and enhancement of programs in relation to play and attachment for young children
guide the development of strategies to ensure we are meeting the needs of our culturally diverse community
annually review the Scholarships Scheme process and make recommendation to Board for any improvements
assess applications for scholarships and make recommendations to Board for disbursements of funds
provide an annual report to the CMS Board

Focusing on families with young children