Our Life Members
At Coastlink, we are deeply grateful for the dedication and leadership of our retired Board members, whose vision and commitment have shaped the organisation we are today.
Their years of service have left a lasting legacy, driving positive change and ensuring that Coastlink continues to provide inclusive, person-centered support to individuals, families, and communities.
This page is dedicated to acknowledging their invaluable contributions and celebrating the impact they have made in enhancing the lives of those we serve.
Ms Helen Roberts
Life Member
Served October 2003 – October 2022
Helen served as a Director on the Coastlink Board for close to 20 years.
Former CEO of Community Transport Central Coast, Helen retired after 28 years where she oversaw the merger of the Community Transport projects in the Gosford and Wyong areas.
Also a member of the Community Transport State Peak Body Board, Helen brought a wealth of knowledge and passion to our organisation and was instrumental in the direction and growth of Coastlink during her tenure. Helen is a member and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Helen is Coastlink’s first Life Member, as recognition of her service with our organisation. Coastlink Lodge at Watanobbi will be renamed in her honour as Roberts Lodge.
Qualifications:
- GAICD, Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Mr Steven Paul
Life Member
Served May 2005 - 2024
Steven has over 20 years’ experience guiding organisations in the Not-for-Profit and Disability Sectors. During this time, he has held the posts of Director, Treasurer, Executive and external financial advisor.
Currently, he is the CEO of Coffs Harbour Support Services, a disability service provider on the NSW Mid North Coast. Previous roles have included CEO of Community Transport Central Coast and Principal of Accounting Edge Services.
Steven is passionate about building organisations that deliver positive outcomes to the community across multiple generations.
He brought both industry knowledge and a regional perspective to Coastlink, along with a commitment to ensuring the voice of clients and their representatives were heard and understood around the board table.
Qualifications:
- Master Business Administration (MBA)
- Member Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Bachelor of Commerce
Assoc. Prof. Lisa Barnes
Life Member
Served October 2010 - November 2024
Lisa has focused her special interest in social responsibility, and financial and corporate governance of not-for-profit organisations, as a Director on numerous not-for-profit and Australian government boards.
Lisa has held roles as Head of School at the Avondale Ars and Business School within Avondale University.
Lisa was appointed to the Advisory Board for the Australian Academy of Business Leadership, and was Deputy Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of the Australian Curriculum & Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) – an independent statutory authority responsible for the development of a national curriculum, a national assessment program, and a national data collection and reporting program that supports learning for Australian students.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Fellow CPA (FCPA)
- Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
- Fellow Taxation Institute of Australia (FTIA)
- Fellow Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA)
- Chartered Accountant (CA).