Board & Leadership

Strong governance, values-led leadership

Our Board brings decades of expertise across business, education, mental health, and
Indigenous affairs. They guide Life Again’s strategic direction and uphold our commitment to
cultural integrity, community connection, and meaningful impact.

Gareth Andrews AM

Patron & Founder

Gareth is a former Geelong and Richmond footballer, a 1974 VFL premiership player, and joint founder and second president of the VFL Players Association. After his playing career he served as CEO of the Richmond Football Club, broadcast with the ABC, and was later Vice President of the Geelong Football Club. A Life Member of the AFL, AFLPA and Geelong Cats, Gareth built a long career in real estate and fitness before founding Life Again in 2011, initially to inspire and connect men during times of change and now to support all people.

Tony Morwood

Chair & Treasurer

Tony is a non-executive director, experienced senior executive, and former elite sportsman. Tony is passionate about positive mental health and sustainability,is an non-executive director at Catholic Education Sandhurst. Tony has held the role of Head of the Sydney Swans Foundation and is a non-executive director at EM-power Foundation, a social enterprise established to create career pathways for First Nations people in the native food sector.

Damien O’Reilly

Secretary

Damien’s experience spans audit and risk governance, strategic planning, and performance oversight across the health, education and community sectors. He brings global expertise in board governance, legal compliance and transformation leadership, and a commitment to the organisations working for better mental health outcomes in Australia. Damien is Founder and Principal of Avaer Advisory, Chief Transformation Officer of the Career Industry Council of Australia, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Out for Australia, and President and Board Chair of Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia.

Rachel Kemmis

Board Member

Rachel is an external advisor to executive leaders and boards of public, private and not-for-profit organisations, specialising in strategy, performance and transformation. With a background in adult development, she is driven to contribute to lifting the foundational element of a life well lived – mental wellbeing – for Australians both individually and collectively.

Sibilla Foxton

Board Member

With nearly 20 years of diverse experience – spanning business ownership, organisational consulting, and global campaign management – Sibilla has successfully led a wide range of projects and teams across Australia, the UK, and Europe.

Sibilla brings a strategic mindset, operational expertise and passion for community-driven change and a passion for a mentally healthy Australia.

Kelli Browne

Board Member

Kelli has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across government, health, community services, sport and the not-for-profit sector. She brings expertise in strategy, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, government relations and board governance, and a passion for inclusive leadership that combines commercial discipline with social purpose. Kelli’s career has included Director and Associate Director roles in the Victorian Government, Chief Customer Officer at Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, Chief Impact & Partnerships Officer at Big Group Hug, and executive consulting through Quantica Strategy & Communications.

Indigenous Advisory Panel

Guiding Our Journey with Wisdom and Cultural Integrity

We are deeply privileged to be guided by our Indigenous Advisory Panel, a group of highly respected Aboriginal leaders who bring unmatched wisdom, cultural knowledge, and community insights to our work. Their experience and leadership ensure that every program we deliver is culturally grounded, respectful, and impactful.

Our Advisory Panel members have dedicated their lives to community development, cultural preservation, health advocacy, and education. Their guidance shapes our cultural immersion
experiences, strengthens our community connections, and helps us honour the principle of No Change Without Understanding™

We are honoured to walk alongside these leaders as we strive to build stronger connections, deeper understanding, and meaningful reconciliation across Australia.

Professor Barry Judd

Barry is a descendent of the Pitjantjatjara people of north-west South Australia, British immigrants, and Afghan cameleers. As the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) University of Melbourne, he plays a crucial role in shaping institutional policy, strategy and guidance on all aspects of Indigenous higher education. Professor Judd’s research expertise lies in Australian race relations in Australian sports and interdisciplinary research methods in Indigenous Studies and Australian history.

Rob Hyatt

Rob is the Education Manager at Koorie Heritage Trust with ties to the Lake Tyers community and the Wotjobaluk people of western Victoria. With over 25 years’ experience in government, sport, and community sectors, he advocates for greater understanding of Aboriginal issues with cultural sensitivity. His insights are invaluable in steering Life Again’s strategy and execution, ensuring programs are grounded in cultural respect and community impact.

Chris Shephard

Chris Sheppard is the CEO of Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co operative, based in Warrnambool, Victoria. He leads initiatives in cultural tourism, native bush foods, and community development, creating sustainable opportunities for Indigenous
communities. His expertise supports Life Again’s commitment to culturally respectful and community-driven programs.

John Liddle

John is an Arrernte/​Luritja/​Matjutatjarra
man from Central Australia. As the former CEO of a major Aboriginal health organization, he championed community
health and men’s mental wellbeing. He also leads cultural immersion tourism on his homeland, connecting students and corporate teams to Country. His role on the
Aboriginal Advisory Panel supports Life Again’s commitment to cultural respect and community impact.

Lorraine Liddle

Lorraine Liddle is a respected Arrernte woman from Central Australia with deep roots in community leadership and cultural education. For over 12 years, she has helped shape Life Again’s cultural immersion programs, sharing the stories and wisdom of. Country alongside her husband, John. Her insights ensure that Life Again’s initiatives. are grounded in cultural. authenticity and community connection.