Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Advisory Committee

Driving change in our community

Our Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) members bring their unique skills, resources and networks to make an invaluable contribution to LifeFlight. From regional insights to a passion for educating the community about LifeFlight, each member plays a key role in expanding our reach and impact in the region.

Committee leaders

Jocelyn Walker AM

Vice Regional Patron of LifeFlight Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Region

Jocelyn Walker has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her significant service to businesses and to the community through philanthropic endeavours. She is also known for her company, Moby Vic’s 24-hour roadhouses, located at Glasshouse Mountains, and her involvement in other commercial developments.

A dedicated philanthropist, Jocelyn is an avid supporter of LifeFlight, Steps Charity Sunshine Coast, SunnyKids Sunshine Coast, and Montrose Access Sunshine Coast. She also serves as the patron of the Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir, furthering her commitment to community and the arts.

Jocelyn holds many esteemed positions in the community. She has been a Member of the University of the Sunshine Coast Foundation Board for over two decades and is an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She is also a valued member of the Vice Chancellor & President’s Circle and a Chancellor’s Associate.

Jocelyn has been a member of the Women Chiefs of Enterprises Queensland Division for 20 years, an international business network that supports women entrepreneurs. Her unwavering dedication to community, business, and philanthropy continues to inspire and make a lasting impact.

 

Kristy Huxtable

Regional Advisory Committee Deputy Chair

Kristy Huxtable is an experienced Company Secretary, having worked at some of Australia’s top companies, including the ASX, ING, Suncorp and the Commonwealth Bank. Kristy has a wealth of governance experience having supported some of the largest Boards in Australia.

Kristy is currently the Head of Australian Retirement Trust’s Company Secretariat division, and prior to that was Company Secretary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Kristy is a Fellow of the Governance Institute, a Member of their Legislative Review Committee and also a Member of the AICD. Kristy holds a Masters in Business Administration and Graduate Diploma’s in both Corporate Governance and Human Resources.

Brendon Murray

Regional Advisory Committee Chair

As a member of the Sunshine Coast community, Brendon helps local businesses get where they want to be every day.

Having worked as a qualified senior chartered accountant since 1995, Brendon is a Partner at Grenfell Murray (previously Bentleys Sunshine Coast and Bentleys QLD). Brendon works with clients large and small in a diverse range of industries and has demonstrated expertise in all areas of public practice accounting including business services, taxation and tax planning, and business structures and valuations. He also advises on property transactions and capital gains tax.

Brendon’s passion for regional and rural areas has stemmed from his childhood. He grew up in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and can appreciate LifeFlight’s dedication to rural and remote communities.

Brendon is an active member of the community and is a member of the Kawana Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Director of the Outback Gondwana Foundation, Guest Judge of the Bentleys 40 under 40 Art Exhibition & Prize and has been a longstanding member of the LifeFlight Regional Advisory Committee.

Committee members

Terri-Anne Murray

Regional Advisory Committee Member

She has over 30 years of experience within the corporate and private sectors, and having a strong referral network is what Terri-Anne has built during her time on the Sunshine Coast.
It is the foundation of her successful career in the real estate industry, which she is very passionate about, and in turn, also helps her in her community involvement in a region she is passionate about.

She is a driven and energetic professional who prides herself on creating authentic relationships whilst delivering optimum results.

Terri-Anne is passionate about LifeFlight and the work we do as one of her family members has been personally touched by the LifeFlight service.

When not working, helping in the community, or spending time with her family, you will find her keeping active running on the beautiful beachside trails, enjoying climbing mountains or soaking up the café scene, and enjoying her favourite brew.

Terri-Anne is no stranger to the Sunshine Coast, having grown up there, completed her education there and been a proud long-time local of the region for over 43 years.

She has over 30 years of experience within the corporate and private sectors, and having a strong referral network is what Terri-Anne has built during her time on the Sunshine Coast.
It is the foundation of her successful career in the real estate industry, which she is very passionate about, and in turn, also helps her in her community involvement in a region she is passionate about.

She is a driven and energetic professional who prides herself on creating authentic relationships whilst delivering optimum results.

Terri-Anne is passionate about LifeFlight and the work we do as one of her family members has been personally touched by the LifeFlight service.

When not working, helping in the community, or spending time with her family, you will find her keeping active running on the beautiful beachside trails, enjoying climbing mountains or soaking up the café scene, and enjoying her favourite brew.

Alister Eiseman

Regional Advisory Committee Member

Alister has been with PMG for over 10 years and is focused on Customer Service, Delivery and Business Development. Alister started at a young age, however, has successfully grown into the management role he currently holds. Alister is also committed to many community groups, networks and charities on the Sunshine Coast and takes a keen interest in supporting the community around him. Alister was named the Sunshine Coast most influential young professional in 2022.

Alister Eiseman is the Branch Manager at Pacific Motor Group representing multiple franchises.

Alister has been with PMG for over 10 years and is focused on Customer Service, Delivery and Business Development. Alister started at a young age, however, has successfully grown into the management role he currently holds. Alister is also committed to many community groups, networks and charities on the Sunshine Coast and takes a keen interest in supporting the community around him. Alister was named the Sunshine Coast most influential young professional in 2022.

Ken Filbey

Regional Advisory Committee Member

With offices in Mooloolaba and Kingaroy, Ken is a qualified Financial Planner and enjoys helping people in the area of retirement planning, superannuation, building wealth, and maximising pensions for retirees. He also provides advice on personal insurance being income protection, life and TPD insurance as well as trauma insurance.

Ken’s passion is being able to help people when a tragedy occurs in the event of sickness and accident knowing their insurance will pay out.

This is another reason why Ken is also passionate about Lifeflight and see the value of what they do.

Ken has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Financial Planning industry having built his business from scratch over the last 28 years.

With offices in Mooloolaba and Kingaroy, Ken is a qualified Financial Planner and enjoys helping people in the area of retirement planning, superannuation, building wealth, and maximising pensions for retirees. He also provides advice on personal insurance being income protection, life and TPD insurance as well as trauma insurance.

Ken’s passion is being able to help people when a tragedy occurs in the event of sickness and accident knowing their insurance will pay out.

This is another reason why Ken is also passionate about Lifeflight and see the value of what they do.

Dan Pertot

Regional Advisory Committee Member

They assist customers Australia wide and with a team of 4 Mobile Lenders, they can assist their customers at their desired location at a time that suits them best.

Dan has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 30 years and holds an extensive network to assist in all aspects of business/personal life and community engagement opportunities.

Dan is excited to bring a further reach to LifeFlight in the Noosa Region and looks forward to meeting more RAC members in the future.

Dan Pertot is one of the Owner Managers of BOQ Noosa. BOQ Noosa are a family-owned franchise of 20 years and specialise in financing customer assets and all everyday banking needs.

They assist customers Australia wide and with a team of 4 Mobile Lenders, they can assist their customers at their desired location at a time that suits them best.

Dan has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 30 years and holds an extensive network to assist in all aspects of business/personal life and community engagement opportunities.

Dan is excited to bring a further reach to LifeFlight in the Noosa Region and looks forward to meeting more RAC members in the future.

Tarlia Carpenter

Regional Advisory Committee Member

Tarlia has experience across both the independent and state education systems. Her most recent education role was as Head of Student Engagement (Years 7-9) at Matthew Flinders Anglican College.

In that role, Tarlia enjoyed working with students and senior administration to develop and implement programs aimed at developing not only their academic skills but also an understanding of their ability to contribute to the wider school and Sunshine Coast communities.

Currently the Community and Brand Manager for Spire Law, which has offices in Beerwah, Caloundra, Cooroy, Maroochydore and Noosa, Tarlia is a dedicated professional and passionate about her work, which requires her to take both a strategic and hands-on approach.

Tarlia enjoys working with the businesses to identify opportunities for it to engage with and support local community groups together with a number of charities and not-or-profits that align with its values.

Originally from Victoria, Tarlia has been a proud Sunshine Coast local for over 16 years. With a background across education and pharmaceutical sales, Tarlia holds a Bachelor of Education (P-12) from Victoria University of Technology.

Tarlia has experience across both the independent and state education systems. Her most recent education role was as Head of Student Engagement (Years 7-9) at Matthew Flinders Anglican College.

In that role, Tarlia enjoyed working with students and senior administration to develop and implement programs aimed at developing not only their academic skills but also an understanding of their ability to contribute to the wider school and Sunshine Coast communities.

Currently the Community and Brand Manager for Spire Law, which has offices in Beerwah, Caloundra, Cooroy, Maroochydore and Noosa, Tarlia is a dedicated professional and passionate about her work, which requires her to take both a strategic and hands-on approach.

Tarlia enjoys working with the businesses to identify opportunities for it to engage with and support local community groups together with a number of charities and not-or-profits that align with its values.

Michelle Evans

Regional Advisory Committee Member

Michelle is an active member of the community and is a current member of the Kawana Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, the Travis Schultz Winemakers Charity Event Committee supporting Sunnykids, and has previously served on the Mentor Panel for the Innovation Centre USC, the Advisory Board for STEPS Charity, and a number of other successful Charity and Event Committees on the Sunshine Coast.

In 2013, Michelle won the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s ‘Professional Business Woman of the Year’ award and has been a guest speaker at a number of Conferences here in Australia and in the USA. Michelle is committed to highlighting the needs of our region and creating opportunities for individuals, corporates and local businesses to align their vision and values to create a better Sunshine Coast.

With a successful career spanning 38 years in Finance, Digital Media and Marketing in the Corporate and Private Sector including Senior Positions at ANZ, Suncorp, AMP, HBOS and Mercedes-Benz, Michelle has curated a strong personal and corporate network.

Michelle is an active member of the community and is a current member of the Kawana Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, the Travis Schultz Winemakers Charity Event Committee supporting Sunnykids, and has previously served on the Mentor Panel for the Innovation Centre USC, the Advisory Board for STEPS Charity, and a number of other successful Charity and Event Committees on the Sunshine Coast.

In 2013, Michelle won the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s ‘Professional Business Woman of the Year’ award and has been a guest speaker at a number of Conferences here in Australia and in the USA. Michelle is committed to highlighting the needs of our region and creating opportunities for individuals, corporates and local businesses to align their vision and values to create a better Sunshine Coast.

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