Meet our Board
Jan Wallent - President
Trained nurse; Carer; President since November 2007; Vice President November 2006 to October 2007; Member Policy Subcommittee; Board member since 2005; Ex officio all Board committees; Representative Partners of Veterans since 2009.
In June 2010, Jan received the Joy Noble Medal for Oustanding Volunteer Service in South Australian Government Volunteer Programs.
I feel I have something to offer having been a carer for many years, and I hope that together we can improve life for carers in South Australia through the work of Carers SA.
Barry Samuel - Vice President
Motor Mechanic; Tertiary Lecturer I and II; Certified Workplace Trainer and Assessor; Carer; Vice President since November 2007; Board member since October 2006.
My own family caring experiences have led me to become a board member of Carers SA and I believe that if Carers are better supported on their journey it will lead to improved outcomes for them as well as those they care for.
Peter Roma - Treasurer
FCA (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia); FITA (Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia); Registered Company Auditor; Registered Tax Agent; Treasurer since November 2008; Chairperson Finance Committee; Board member (co-opted) since November 2008.
I have enormous respect and admiration for Carers and sincerely hope that as a board member of Carers S.A I can assist in delivering the services and support that Carers so richly deserve.
Michael Dwyer - Board Member
Lawyer; LLB; B.Ec; Member Membership Committee; Member Constitutional Committee; Board member (co-opted) since December 2009.
Carers are a vital, yet too often neglected, part of our community. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to use my legal and commercial experience on the Board to assist Carers SA serve the needs of carers in SA
Phil Hefferan - Board Member - South Australian representative on Carers Australia Board
BA Social Work; Carer; Member Policy Subcommittee; Board member since November 2008; Representative on Carers Australian Board from November 2010.
As a Board member, my work is, with many others, to ensure that carers and those they care for have the support and recognition that they deserve.
Lyn Woodforde - Board Member
Lyn is a past and current carer; 8 years in hospitality as an Assistant Manager; completed Certificate III in Business and Medical Administration in 2006; Ambassador of Carers SA since 2007; Member of the Mental Health Task Group; previously represented Carers SA on the Mental Health Forum Reference Group and the Mental Health Retreat Reference Group; Representative Partners of Veterans since 2003.
Special Interest: Mental Health
I hope that the knowledge I have gained from many years of caring, can help alleviate some of the obstacles carers face. It is an absolute pleasure, to be able to work alongside Carers SA, to try and improve carer’s lives.
Dr Amanda Allport-Haller - Board Member
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Carer; Over the past 30 years, Amanda has worked in the health sector in a range of settings that include hospital, community, academic, non-government and primary health care; Amanda is currently the Stakeholder Relations Manager for the peak body, General Practice SA; Board member since February 2012.
Becoming a carer has enhanced my understanding of the complexities and demands of the role along with a deeper appreciation of the important social contribution that carers make. As a Board member, I aim to draw on my personal and professional experiences to improve support services for carers and increase awareness about the great work that carers do.