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How We're Governed

In 2007 Rowing Australia completed a governance review which resulted in the establishment of a suitable governance framework, including the conversion of the organisation into a Company Limited by Guarantee.

In March 2013, as part of the implementation of its Australia’s Winning Edge program, the Australian Sports Commission (now known as Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport respectively) adopted an enhanced focus on the governance of sporting organisations, headlined by the release of a set of Mandatory Governance Principles with which the leading sports, including rowing, were required to comply.

In response to this announcement the RA Board, with the assistance of the ASC, engaged well-credentialed and experienced consultants to conduct a whole of sport governance development project to ensure that the governance arrangements of RA and its Member Associations were compliant with the Mandatory Governance Principles and continued to provide the underpinning framework from which Australian rowing can grow and achieve sustainable success. This governance development project built on the sound governance platform that RA had put in place following its earlier 2007 governance review.

The governance development project featured extensive consultation and considered the governance arrangements of RA and each of its Member Associations. An updated RA Constitution to achieve full compliance with the Mandatory Governance Principles was unanimously passed at the 2013 Annual General Meeting.

RA’s Member Associations have also each accepted the recommendations of the governance development project and, through updating their own Constitutions, have adopted the relevant required governance changes to comply with both Sport Australia’s requirements and good governance principles.

The successful implementation of the governance development project has ensured that rowing’s governance, at all levels, is aligned to best practice principles and will provide the platform for the continued growth and success of Australian rowing.

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Who Leads Us

The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Rowing Australia and for having oversight of its activities.

The Council is comprised of an appointed representative of each of RA’s Member Associations and is responsible for electing the Board and contributing to both the development and achievement of the sport’s strategic plan.

The Staff of RA, led by the CEO, are responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of RA in achieving the strategic direction set by the Board.

  • The Board
  • The Council
  • RA Corporate & Community
  • RA High Performance
  • State Pathway Contacts
  • SIS/SAS Head Coaches
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Virginia Hayward Rowing Australian Capital Territory
Virginia Hayward Rowing Australian Capital Territory
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Stephen Handley Rowing New South Wales
Stephen Handley Rowing New South Wales
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Scott Austin Rowing Queensland
Scott Austin Rowing Queensland
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Fearnley Szuster Rowing South Australia
Fearnley Szuster Rowing South Australia
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Mick Casey Rowing Tasmania
Mick Casey Rowing Tasmania
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Chris Ohlich Rowing Victoria
Chris Ohlich Rowing Victoria
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Craig James Rowing Western Australia
Craig James Rowing Western Australia
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Sarah Cook Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Cook Chief Executive Officer
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Georgia Nemes Office Manager/Executive Assistant
Georgia Nemes Office Manager/Executive Assistant
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Mitchell Collins Vera General Manager of Operations
Mitchell Collins Vera General Manager of Operations
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Aaron Lane Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Lane Chief Financial Officer
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Emily Ekert Commercial Manager
Emily Ekert Commercial Manager
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Phil Lutton Media and Communications Manager
Phil Lutton Media and Communications Manager
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Alice Evans Event and Competition Manager
Alice Evans Event and Competition Manager
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Ron Batt Sport Development Manager
Ron Batt Sport Development Manager
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Elizabeth Prater Participation and Education Coordinator
Elizabeth Prater Participation and Education Coordinator
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Tufi Sele Digital Engagement & Indoor Rowing Manager
Tufi Sele Digital Engagement & Indoor Rowing Manager
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Bianca Chiera Events and Competition Coordinator
Bianca Chiera Events and Competition Coordinator
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Nick Jones Media, Digital and Communications Coordinator
Nick Jones Media, Digital and Communications Coordinator
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Paul Thompson MBE Performance Director
Paul Thompson MBE Performance Director
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John Hukins High-Performance Administrator
John Hukins High-Performance Administrator
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Rhett Ayliffe Men’s Head Coach
Rhett Ayliffe Men’s Head Coach
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John Keogh Women’s Head Coach
John Keogh Women’s Head Coach
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Jason Lane Head of Pathways
Jason Lane Head of Pathways
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Lyall McCarthy Men’s Senior Coach
Lyall McCarthy Men’s Senior Coach
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Mark Prater Men’s Senior Coach
Mark Prater Men’s Senior Coach
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Ellen Randell Women’s Senior Coach
Ellen Randell Women’s Senior Coach
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Tom Westgarth Women’s Senior Coach
Tom Westgarth Women’s Senior Coach
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Chad King Head Coach – Para-Rowing
Chad King Head Coach – Para-Rowing
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James Loveday Leach Coach – Para-Rowing
James Loveday Leach Coach – Para-Rowing
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Wayne Diplock High Performance Operations Manager
Wayne Diplock High Performance Operations Manager
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Nadine Morrison High Performance Operations Co-ordinator
Nadine Morrison High Performance Operations Co-ordinator
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John Bowes Pathway Transitions Manager
John Bowes Pathway Transitions Manager
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Dr Tony Rice Rowing Science Lead
Dr Tony Rice Rowing Science Lead
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Dr Nathan Versey Physiologist (Men’s NTC)
Dr Nathan Versey Physiologist (Men’s NTC)
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Erin McCleave Physiologist (Women’s NTC)
Erin McCleave Physiologist (Women’s NTC)
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Chris Bradley Sports Psychologist (Lead)
Chris Bradley Sports Psychologist (Lead)
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Josh Sebbens Sport Psychologist (Men's NTC)
Josh Sebbens Sport Psychologist (Men's NTC)
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Bronwen Lundy National Teams’ Dietitian and Nutrition Lead
Bronwen Lundy National Teams’ Dietitian and Nutrition Lead
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Alex Munt Nutritionist (Women’s NTC)
Alex Munt Nutritionist (Women’s NTC)
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Phil Cossens Senior Sports Physiotherapist (Men’s NTC)
Phil Cossens Senior Sports Physiotherapist (Men’s NTC)
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Tristan Shipsides Senior Sports Physiotherapist (Women’s NTC)
Tristan Shipsides Senior Sports Physiotherapist (Women’s NTC)
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David Young Strength and Conditioning Coach (Women’s NTC)
David Young Strength and Conditioning Coach (Women’s NTC)
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Jan Legg Strength and Conditioning Coach (Men’s NTC)
Jan Legg Strength and Conditioning Coach (Men’s NTC)
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Dr Kath Gaffney Principal Medical Officer (Women’s NTC)
Dr Kath Gaffney Principal Medical Officer (Women’s NTC)
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Dr Andrew Griffin Doctor (Men’s NTC)
Dr Andrew Griffin Doctor (Men’s NTC)
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Dr John Brooks Pathways Medical Lead
Dr John Brooks Pathways Medical Lead
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Ruth Trevallion Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager (Men’s NTC)
Ruth Trevallion Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager (Men’s NTC)
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Margaret Hamley Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager (Women’s NTC)
Margaret Hamley Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager (Women’s NTC)
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David Fraumano ACT State Talent Pathway Contact
David Fraumano ACT State Talent Pathway Contact
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Vicki Linton NSW State Talent Pathway Contact
Vicki Linton NSW State Talent Pathway Contact
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Andrew Service QLD State Talent Pathway Contact
Andrew Service QLD State Talent Pathway Contact
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Christine MacLaren SA State Talent Pathway Contact
Christine MacLaren SA State Talent Pathway Contact
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Vacant TAS State Talent Pathway Contact
Vacant TAS State Talent Pathway Contact
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Noel Donaldson VIC State Talent Pathway Contact
Noel Donaldson VIC State Talent Pathway Contact
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Jamie Hewlett WA State Talent Pathway Contact
Jamie Hewlett WA State Talent Pathway Contact
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Noel Donaldson VIS
Noel Donaldson VIS
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Ben Southwell QAS
Ben Southwell QAS
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Jason Lane SASI
Jason Lane SASI
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Jamie Hewlett WAIS
Jamie Hewlett WAIS
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Brett Crow TIS
Brett Crow TIS
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Dave Fraumano ACTAS
Dave Fraumano ACTAS

Whole of Sport Policies

Whole of Sport Policies are those policies that RA and its Member Associations collectively adopt.

Whole of Sport Policies is those which are mandated for use by sports funded by the Australian Federal Government and also other policies which are appropriate for adoption by the whole of the sport for reasons of good governance.

Rowing Australia

Physical Address

Rowing Centre, 21 Alexandrina Dr, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

Postal Address

PO Box 7147, Yarralumla, ACT 2600