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Community Members
These members are appointed to the SPA by the Governor of NSW on the recommendation of the Minister for Corrections and at the Governor’s discretion.
Rev. Dr Arthur Ernest Bridge
An assistant priest in Birmingham UK before migrating to Australia in 1981, the Reverend devoted his services to the Catholic Church for almost 40 years before retiring in 2017. Awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for services to music and the arts and a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to youth and the community.
APPOINTED: 2020
Kharen Brookes
A managing director’s personal assistant, Ms Brookes has an extensive career in administration and has worked for several national retailers. She is currently completing a degree in Counselling.
APPOINTED: 2020
Rosemary Caruana
A former CSNSW Assistant Commissioner, Ms Caruana has enjoyed an extensive career in criminal justice and human services, holding several senior executive roles including Acting Commissioner CSNSW. She has driven major government reforms across the justice and human services portfolios and holds a Masters, Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Hons.
APPOINTED: 2020
David Clarke
A former solicitor, Mr Clarke was elected to the NSW Parliament in 2003 – 2019 with roles including NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Justice (2011 – 2019) and Chair and Deputy Chair of the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice. Throughout his career he has been extensively involved with numerous ethnic, religious, social and youth community organisations.
APPOINTED: 2020
Robert Cosman
A former Director and Secretary of the Parole Authority, Mr Cosman’s career in Corrective Services has spanned more than two decades. His experience also included working with juvenile offenders at NSW Youth and Community Services.
APPOINTED: 2016
Graeme Hanger
Elected councillor on the Bathurst Regional Council in 2008, Mr Hanger has served as the city's Deputy Mayor and Mayor until 2019. A retired high school teacher and leading advocate for his community he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2016 for services to education and the community of Bathurst.
APPOINTED: 2016
Rod Harvey
His career with the NSW Police Force spanned 35 years, largely devoted to major crime and the management of major investigations before retiring at the rank of Detective Chief Superintendent. He was awarded the Australian Police Medal, National Police Service Medal and NSW Police Medal.
APPOINTED: 2012
Martha Jabour
The SPA's representative for victims, Ms Jabour is the Executive Director Homicide Victims Support Group (Aust.) Inc since 1993 and continues to represent the community and family members of homicide on a range of committees and boards. She was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through support for victims of homicide.
APPOINTED: 2006
Karen Lindley
A gemologist and founder of an opal and diamond business she holds a Fellowship in the Gemmological Association of Australia. Ms Lindley is also the founder of the Purple Angel Society seeking justice for victims of historical sexual assaults and has been made a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her services to social welfare and the jewellery industry.
APPOINTED: 2020
Catriona McComish
A former Senior Assistant Commissioner, Community Offender Services, CSNSW she is the Director of a consultancy providing clinical, forensic and organisational psychology services to public sector agencies, training groups and NGOs.
APPOINTED: 2013
Frank Mennilli
The former NSW Police Assistant Commissioner retired after 41 years of service devoted largely to criminal investigation and senior management. He is a recipient of the Australian Police Medal, National Police Service Medal and NSW Police Medal.
APPOINTED: 2019
Megan Miller
An award-winning journalist, Ms Miller is a highly experienced media expert, public relations executive and reputation management consultant. She has held senior management appointments across a wide range of public and private sector employers including Network Seven, the NSW Police Force, NSW Corrective Services, NSW Ambulance and Sydney Water.
APPOINTED: 2020
Peter Severin
The former Commissioner of Corrective Services NSW retired in 2021 after nine years at the helm ending a career spanning almost four decades. He has extensive experience in correctional jurisdictions having held several senior executive positions across Australia. He is President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association and a member of the NSW Sentencing Council.
APPOINTED: 2020
Donald Sword
On behalf of the NSW Ombudsman, Mr Sword delivers training services to government agencies and NGO’s and is a member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Guardianship Division), the NSW Legal Aid Review Committee and the Justice Disability Advisory Council.
APPOINTED: 2018
Lloyd Walker
A former Wallaby and acting co-ordinator for the Aboriginal Corporation for Homeless and Rehabilitation Community Services he is also a panel member for the Serious Young Offenders Review Panel. Mr Lloyd is the SPA’s longest serving member.
APPOINTED: 2000
Last updated:
16 Feb 2023
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