Our Board & Staff

DVCS Board

Our Board meets on a monthly basis. The Annual General Meeting is held usually in October/November each year.

  • Ms Jennifer Newman – Chairperson
  • Ms Sian Jowitt – Deputy Chairperson
  • Ms Emma Bird – Treasurer
  • Ms Tracey Newbury – Secretary
  • Dr Justin Barker – Member
  • Ms Sally MacKenzie – Member
  • Mr Victor Martin – Member
  • Dr Judy Putt – Member

The Board can be contacted via email at  chairperson@dvcs.org.au.

DVCS Leadership Team

  • Dearne Weaver, Director Client Services
  • Linda Vincent, Business Manager
  • Alanna Davis, Community Development and Engagement Manager
  • Jessica O’Dea, Acting Team Leader of Crisis Intervention
  • Eve Ball, Team Leader of Legal Advocacy
  • Roberta James, Team Leader of Women and Children’s Specialist Programs
  • Nina Birkl, Team Leader of Room4Change