Frances Adamson
Governor of South Australia
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC was born and grew up in South Australia. She studied economics at the University of Adelaide, while there becoming the first female captain of the boat club in its 103-year history and went on to join the Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs in 1985. Her Excellency worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening, headed the Australian Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei and later served as Australia’s Ambassador to China. Earlier in her career she served twice in the Australian High Commission in London.
In 2016, Her Excellency was appointed head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, pursuing Australia’s interests as world powers shifted and the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. She also led the department through a period of cultural change, encouraging more women into senior ranks.
She has also been International Adviser to the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister and Defence Minister.In June 2021, Her Excellency was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to public administration through the advancement of Australia’s diplomatic, trade and cultural interests, particularly with the People’s Republic of China and the Indo-Pacific region, to innovative foreign policy development and high level program delivery, and as the 36th Governor appointed in South Australia.
She is also a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John and patron of some 100 organisations in her own right and a further 52 jointly with her husband Rod. Her Excellency is a Fellow of both the Institute of Public Administration of Australia and the Australian Institute of International Affairs. She holds Honorary Doctorates from the University of Adelaide and the Australian National University. Her Excellency is married to Mr Rod Bunten, a physicist, former British diplomat and high school teacher. They have four adult children and a cavoodle, Alfie.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Daniel Vincent
CHAIRMAN
Dedicated to supporting military veterans, Daniel, a former Australian Army Soldier with a 16-year tenure, is a passionate advocate for their successful transition to civilian life. He has pioneered scholarship and mentoring programs, shaping industry-specific initiatives in cybersecurity. With expertise in mental wellness, education, and employment, Daniel chairs Trojans Trek, fostering self-discovery and introspection among veterans. His diverse roles include Director of Strategy and Innovation, National Director of Health and Wellbeing, and Monaro Community Access Service Board Director. Combined with his Master’s in Business and a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practices, Daniel’s commitment resonates through his multifaceted contributions.
Angela Fan
Angela has an innate sense of justice and compassion. She dedicates her career to understanding societal challenges and their impact on vulnerable communities. Over ten years of leadership in the not-for-profit sector, Angela served as the Chief Operating Officer of Soldier On and is currently the Operations Director at Lifeline International. With her Master of Business Administration and Graduate Certification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she brings diverse expertise in finance, operations, risk management, governance, and more. Angela’s commitment extends to previous board and committee roles in various organisations, reflecting her dedication to transformative solutions.
Dr Jennifer Brooker
Dr Jennifer Brooker is the mother of a RAN member, grandmother to Air Force and Army cadets, and the daughter of a RAN Captain who served as Legal Counsel. As the National Education Manager at Soldier On, she helped to establish programs to support veterans and their families to thrive, including fee-waived university scholarships for veterans. Dr Brooker, an educator for over 40 years, is heavily involved in Community Services, researching various aspects, including Out-Of-Home Care workforce development for children and young people in statutory care and international youth worker education and training.
Tim Keeffe
Tim had a distinguished 22-year military career from 1996 to 2018. He served as a Logistics officer in Australia and abroad, excelling in roles such as logistics planning, command, project management, and training. One of his highlights was an impactful four-year tenure in Defence Materiel, leading the development and delivery of training for Land 121 vehicles in the ADF. His passion for training blossomed during his deployment to Iraq in 2005. In 2023, he is the CEO of Actrua Performance Cultures, leading a global team that fosters true growth and positive impact. His diverse background includes roles in client solutions, consultancy, and service on various boards and committees. He holds qualifications such as a GAICD graduate, IECL Coaching Level 1, a Master of Engineering (ILS), and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
Matt Lamberth
Matthew Lamberth is a decorated Australian police veteran with over 28 years of frontline service in both Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police. In 2014, he survived a violent terrorist attack that left him with life-threatening physical injuries. While his body recovered, the psychological wounds, particularly PTSD, nearly cost him his life years later.
Matthew’s journey through trauma, recovery, and resilience has made him a powerful advocate for mental health awareness, especially within high-stress professions. His lived experience has shaped his mission: to break the stigma around PTSD and speak openly about the unseen toll of trauma.
After enduring multiple setbacks, including prolonged time away from work and the struggle to return to a meaningful role, Matthew has shared his story at major forums including the United Nations Global Congress for Victims of Terrorism, the Frontline Mental Health Conference, and the Leaders in Counter-Terrorism Conferences.
In 2020, he was awarded the Australian Bravery Medal by Governor-General David Hurley for his actions during the terrorist attack. Matthew also holds a Master’s in Terrorism and Security from Charles Sturt University and served in the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force Reserves, including a deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Slipper.
Katie McMahon
An Executive Leader in enterprise and operational risk, safety, regulatory compliance, health and leadership across complex and high-risk multi-site business operations in Australia and New Zealand. Katie’s proven extensive experience in leading across all national jurisdictions, engaging strategic regulators, customer stakeholders, and shaping the governance of Work Health and Safety and enterprise risk capabilities in several entities, have contributed significantly to ensuring that frontline and customer operations continue to operate safely. As a veteran herself Katie’s drive for supporting mental health and building resilience are at the heart of her multi-decade focus on safe environments.
Dr Rory Morris-Butler
MBBS, MRCPsych, FRANZCP (Maj Retd)
Dr Rory Morris-Butler is a psychiatrist, former British Army Medical Officer, and CEO of Soul Medicine VAR and FIRST by Soul Medicine. Recognised for his influence in veteran mental health, he combines military and civilian psychiatry expertise with a focus on trauma-informed care.
He earned his medical degree from Norwich Medical School and completed specialist training with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, becoming a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2017. A graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he served 12 years in the British Army, rising to Major and leading clinical teams during operational deployments, including Afghanistan.
Since 2018, he has supported metropolitan, rural, and remote communities, particularly veterans, advancing contemporary mental health services for those who have served.