Governance

As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, head of the State’s judiciary for 17 years, John Doyle has won the respect of South Australians from many walks of life.

At his farewell in June 2012 he was critical of the government’s push for increased maximum jail terms. “Increasing punishment is not a solution to the social problem of crime. There is a need for more programs in prison and for persons released on parole,” he said.

Dr Lynn Arnold is a former SA Premier and past CEO of World Vision Australia and Anglicare SA spanning 15 years. He is also ordained as Anglican Deacon and later Priest by the Archbishop of Adelaide.

Understanding that many prisoners are disconnected from family and community, which inevitably leads them back into crime, Lynn wants to help educate the community, individuals and churches as to how they can be part of the restorative justice solution.

Former and inaugural South Australian Commissioner for Victim’s Rights, Michael O’Connell has extensive experience advocating for victim’s rights in South Australian and overseas across the past three decades.

He is an editor of several books and journals and lectures as a volunteer member of the international guest faculty on Victimology.

Michael also serves as Secretary-General for World Society of Victimology (WSV).

Henry Olonga made his international cricketing debut in 1995, becoming the youngest player and first black cricketer to play for Zimbabwe and helping his team to its first ever Test victory.

Henry achieved international recognition in 2003 by wearing a black armband in a Cricket World Cup match to protest against the policies of Zimbabwe’s government. Following this incident Henry had to flee Zimbabwe in fear of his life, finding refuge in England.

Henry is proud to be an ambassador for an organisation that wants children to break free of a cycle of crime and poverty, and remake themselves into whatever they want to be.

To find out more about Henry’s story, click here (ABC’s Lateline).

Glenn O’Rourke (Chair & Treasurer)
Leslie Dennis (Vice Chair)
Samuel Narroway (Secretary & Public Officer)
Aaron O’Rourke

To contact the Board of Directors, you can direct your email to the Secretary at sam.narroway@secondchances.org.au

Rev Bill Reddin
Peter Do
Paula Dickson

Samuel Narroway