Welcome to our new Board Members!

The Place recently welcomed three new board members along with two previous members who are now filling Councillor positions. Our Board members come from a range of experiences and backgrounds with varying passions and interests for the community.

Cr Christine Buckley - East Ward Councillor

Cr Buckley is passionate about providing services to support those who are at risk. She was elected to local government in 2016 serving as Deputy Mayor from 2020 to 2021, and as community representative on The Place board for several years.

Cr Jack Antcliff - North Ward Councillor

Cr Antcliff is interested in youth engagement and futurefocused decision making. He was a founding member of The Bright Minds Project, a mental health awareness initiative, and was previously a Youth Representative on The Place board.

Dylan Shoesmith - Youth Representative

Dylan has served on local, regional and state-wide youth advisory committees. As a board member of The Place, he seeks to provide a voice for the young adults.

Jack Schmidt - Community Representative

Jack is passionate about engaging with his local community by getting behind causes that matter to them. Jack brings a wealth of organisation, project management, time management, communication, and networking skills.

Joanne Martin - Community Representative

Joanne is passionate about lifelong learning and improving the health and wellbeing of our community. She is community minded and values driven with considerable strategy and business development, leadership, and governance experience.

Our Board members haven a coherent goal of providing the community with opportunities and advocacy.