Lifeline names new board chair

Release date: 07 Dec 2005

Lifeline Australia is pleased to welcome Tony Eviston who was elected to the position of National Board Chair at Lifeline’s Annual General Meeting in November. Tony's appointment comes about after the retirement of long serving National Board President, Scott Grimley.

Tony's involvement with Lifeline began in 1991 when he became a member of the Board of Lifeline Central West (NSW). He continued to serve on the Board of Lifeline Central West (NSW) until 2001 when he joined Lifeline’s National Board.

Tony Eviston, Lifeline’s new National Board Chair said "Lifeline is an important organisation that provides a vital service to the community. It plays an important part in Australia’s cultural landscape and I am elated to be given the opportunity and responsibility to ensure Lifeline’s important contribution to Australia’s community continues into the future"

In addition to his new role as National Board Chair, Tony also sits on the National Board Tendering and Contracts Committee and the National Board Revenue Generation Committee.

Based in Bathurst, Tony is the manager of the Catholic Development Fund. He is also an active member of the Bathurst Justice Group, Josephite Foundation, No Interest Loan Scheme and Communities Australia.

"Tony’s appointment signifies a new chapter for Lifeline and the experience he brings to this role will be invaluable for the long term sustainability of the organisation." said Dawn Smith, CEO Lifeline Australia.

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