Governance
The Animal Welfare League of SA (AWL) is an animal welfare and care provider recognised for the provision and development of services for animals in need.
Established in 1964, AWL operate the state's largest animal shelter focussing on re-homing lost and abandoned dogs and cats. AWL is proud of its contribution, together with other industry stakeholders, in providing a high quality animal care facility and related services to the state's animals, their owners and the broader community.
AWL has a dedicated membership base of over 2,000 financial members and an elected Board who govern the activities of the organisation including long-term strategic direction and governance responsibilities. The Management team, under the guidance of CEO Dr Julie Bellamy, are responsible for managing the operations of the business.
CHAIR
Mr Steven Weinert BA (Acc) MCom FCPA GAICD
General Manager Corporate Services, Wine Australia/Australian Grape & Wine Authority
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2016
- Member of the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee
- Member of the Risk & Governance Sub-Committee
- Member of the Executive Sub-Committee
DEPUTY CHAIR
Ms Katherine Bartolo AAPI CPV
Valuer-General South Australia, Commercial and Legal, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2018
- Member of the Animal Welfare Sub-Committee
- Member of the Project Control Group
BOARD MEMBERS
Ms Michelle Williams MBA
Manager, Change Management, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Shared Services
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2014
- Previous Chair of the Board: November 2018 to March 2019
Ms Cate Gaston BA GDipTour GDipMgt FGLF17
Consumer Insights Advisor, Adelaide City Council
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2016
- Member of the Risk & Governance Sub Committee
Ms Leah Wright LLB (Hons) BCom
Lawyer & Partner, Minter Ellison
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2015
- Member of the Project Control Group
Dr Rob Rahaley BVSc MVSc PhD DACVP MANZCVS AICD
Veterinary Surgeon
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2017
- Chair Finance and Audit Sub-Committee (FASC)
Dr Jo Powell BSc DVM BEd (Adult Ed) DipMgt CIVTAE
Veterinarian and Principal Lecturer, Foundation Skills, Primary Industries, Animal and Laboratory Sciences, TAFE SA
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2018
- Chair Animal Welfare Sub-Committee (AWSC)
- Member of the Executive Sub-Committee
Ms Louise Miller Frost B App Sc MA MPH MBA FAICD
CEO/Executive Director, Catherine House Inc.
- Year joined AWLSA Board: 2018
- Chair of the Risk & Governance Sub-Committee
- Member of the Executive Sub-Committee