OUR BOARD

The SHIFT Project Board is made up of community members who bring a wealth of experience to continue building on our success.

FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR – ANNE GOSLETT

Anne founded The SHIFT Project Byron after more than 30 years working with community organisations around the country. She identified a gap in housing options for women and also recognised homelessness is fuelled by both a lack of accommodation and sense of isolation and disconnection from self, community and family.

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CO-FOUNDER AND Secretary / Public Officer – JULIE WELLS

Julie Wells is the co-founder of The SHIFT Project, assisting in establishing the Association in 2015. She holds the Board role of Secretary/Public Officer.

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CHAIRPERSON – CAITLIN FINE

Caitlin has been on the Board of the SHIFT Project since 2016. She first held the position of Treasurer up until 2020 and now holds the position of Chairperson as well being on the Finance Committee and the Marketing Team.

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VICE CHAIR – Peter (Doc) Watson

Peter (Doc) joined the SHIFT Board in late 2021 to volunteer his corporate governance, risk management, and strategic planning skills.

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TREASURER – MATTHEW DAVISON

Matt joined the SHIFT Board to volunteer his financial governance, tax strategy and business advisory expertise to support the organisation’s long-term sustainability and continued impact in the community. 

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GENERAL MEMBER – JANE OLIVER

Jane joined the SHIFT Board in October 2015 and held the position of Chairperson up until 2021. Jane has spent the past three decades working with not-for-profit organisations in various roles.

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GENERAL MEMBER – LESLIE FORD

Leslie joined the Board in 2024, having already
contributed to the organisation over several years as one of the co-
founders of the annual SHIFT Project Pre-Loved Clothing Sale — a
major fundraising event held exclusively for SHIFT.

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GENERAL MEMBER – VANESSA WEEKES

Vanessa joined the SHIFT board in late 2025.She had contributed in the past to the organisation as Bookkeeper before 2020.I now feel ready in my life to step up and commit to any organisation I hold with the utmost respect.

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