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give credit to the SA community service sector

Join the new campaign to celebrate the exceptional people and organisations that make up South Australia’s community service sector.

View the Credit Roll

Give Credit involves the names of staff, volunteers and organisations scrolling like film credits on a dedicated website and screens in offices and public spaces and you can see who’s  joined the campaign here – givecreditsacom.au This list runs 24/7 and will be expanded as more organisations sign up.

This is a dynamic and innovative way to show pride in the sector that includes 77,000 staff and volunteers and 750 organisations in our state.

The campaign will the raise the profile of the important work you and your colleagues do.

view the give credit explainer video

How to get involved

We’re asking sector CEOs and senior leaders to invite their staff and volunteers to add their name, job title and organisation to the credit roll, and we’ll do the rest.

Participating organisations will be provided with all they need to explain the campaign to their people, including communications for staff, detailed FAQs and access to a simple sign-up process. If your organisation isn’t yet on the list, we can make it happen quickly and easily.

If you’re a staff member or volunteer, please share this information with your manager and ask them if you and your organisation can be involved.

More details
Email givecredit@sacoss.org.au

When emailing, please include the name of your organisation and your contact details. We will provide all you need for the sign-up process and discuss any questions you have.

Delivery
Give Credit is being delivered in partnership between SACOSS and Volunteering SA&NT.

Please join us and other organisations in this unique celebration of our sector.

Stay informed
This page will be updated as the campaign progresses, so please re-visit for project news and resources.

faqs

Give Credit will:

  • Celebrate the contribution of staff, volunteers and organisations while raising the profile of our sector
  • Show the breadth of essential services the sector provides
  • Underline that people are proud to work in the sector, which in turn will help with recruitment
  • Demonstrate the diversity of our sector’s roles and people while building on the legacy of past workers and volunteers.
  • Social media will form a significant part of the campaign
  • Participating organisations will be provided with a toolkit to leverage the campaign and share stories on social media about the great work their people are doing
  • Organisations will be asked to display the credit roll on their office and public facing screens.
  • Yes, organisations from many different sectors can support the campaign
  • We ask organisations and businesses to show their support for South Australia’s community service staff and volunteers by displaying the credit roll on their office and public facing screens
  • To find out how you can help with this, please email givecredit@sacoss.org.au

South Australia’s community service sector provides support, care, and assistance to tens of thousands of people facing a wide range of challenges. This includes supporting people living with disability, older South Australians, as well as those facing mental health challenges, the harmful impacts of alcohol and other drugs or homelessness.

contributors

Special thanks to the following organisations for their contributions:

We welcome contributions from other organisations to ensure the campaign is as big as possible – please email givecredit@sacoss.org.au to find out more.

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MICHELE WACHLA

Michele is an accomplished social services professional with a dual background in Social Work and Business, bringing over 18 years of experience to her work. She has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within Regional, Rural, and Remote (RRR) environments, particularly in South Australia. Michele is a recognised leader, known for her expertise in designing and implementing place-based initiatives that address the complexities of RRR communities. Her work is underpinned by strategic planning, effective resourcing, and a strong focus on policy review and advocacy to ensure that services remain relevant, equitable, and sustainable. Michele’s commitment to community-centred approaches drives meaningful outcomes, nurturing resilience, and growth across regional South Australia.

KHATIJA THOMAS

DAVE ADAMSON

Dave moved to Australia following a 30-year academic career in the UK. He has since worked in the Community Housing sector and authored the 2016 Towards a National Housing Strategy, and helped to establish the Everybody’s Home campaign. He also researches the interface between poverty and climate change and actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He has worked with government at all levels and has experience of policy development and evaluation. He is co-author of Sustainable Places: Addressing Social Inequality and Environmental Crisis (2022, Routledge). In his spare time he plays and builds guitars.

ROHAN FEEGRADE

Rohan is an experienced and forward-thinking CEO, senior executive and board director with demonstrated expertise across the not-for-profit, private and government sectors. Currently CEO of Lutheran Care, he has proven record for creating substantial organisational, stakeholder and client value, and has extensive experience in strategically positioning organisations for transformational change and growth within the health, disability, education and community service sectors. Rohan is a socially responsible professional, genuinely passionate about creating opportunities for people who live with disadvantage and disability, always acting ethically to serve those he works with and for.

JANE MUSSARED

Jane has worked in for purpose and government health and human service settings throughout her career. In June 2024 she returned to SA and joined the Maggie Beer Foundation as CEO following 20 months based in Canberra as an Advisor to the Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care. Previously she was Chief Executive of COTA SA and before that an executive of ACH Group. Jane served on a range of boards and committees prior to moving to Canberra, including the SACOSS Policy Council until 2022, as chair of the South Australian Circus Centre and as a non-Executive Director with the Maggie Beer Foundation.

NANCY PENNA

Nancy has than 30 years of experience in South Australian community services, and a a unique understanding of the political and social landscape and the issues and opportunities facing South Australia. Currently responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of AnglicareSA’s community services portfolio, she has previously held executive roles in government within child protection and disability, with her executive experience underpinned by her earlier career as a social worker in child protection and youth justice. She is also Chair of the Child and Family Focus South Australia (CAFFSA) Board and most recently on the Housing Security for Older Women Taskforce.

NICOLE CHAPLIN

Nicole is a dedicated and experienced youth support professional, specialising in solutions for disadvantaged young people in South Australia. As CEO of St John’s Youth Services, she oversees innovative programs like youth110 and Foyer Port Adelaide. With over thirty years in the community sector, Nicole has built extensive networks and her expertise spans governance, service delivery, policy development, and partnerships. Recognised with the 2018 AHI Inspirational Leader Award, Nicole is an active participant in housing and homelessness networks. She holds leadership roles in various organisations, including Anglicare Australia’s National Reconciliation Network.

EMMA CROSBY

Emma is a chartered Accountant with more than 15 years experience as a board member, finance and business professional, strategic advisor and company secretary. She has strong values and a passion for enabling and leading organisations to meet its operational and strategic direction through long-term financial sustainability, operational efficiency, innovation, leadership, transformation and partnerships. As Treasurer and Board member at SACOSS, she is committed to successfully leading and making a purposeful impact to the organisation and its stakeholders.

David PANTER

David has worked in health and social care for almost 45 years, over half of which has been as a Chief Executive. In the UK he initially worked in the NHS and more latterly in local government, where he was Chief Executive of Brighton & Hove City Council. In 2004 David was recruited to the South Australian public health system for over 10 years leading reforms including the development of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. From 2015-2022 David was the Chief Executive of not-for-profit aged care provider ECH. At the end of January 2022 David became the Chief Executive at Minda, SA’s largest provider of services to people living with an intellectual disability.