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Our Board

UniSport Australia (UniSport) is a not for profit company limited by guarantee. UniSport is governed by a nine person board comprised of six member elected directors, two independent directors appointed by the board, and one director appointed by Universities Australia.

Each elected Board Director and the Chair serve on the board for an initial two year term, after which they can choose to submit a nomination to be re-elected for a further term.

The board meets a minimum of five times per year and is represented by the following people.

Dr Lisa Gowthorp

Chair – Director – Member elected, 2020-current

Ian Fitzpatrick

Deputy Chair – Appointed, May 2024 – current

Barry Wallett

Director – Appointed, 2022 – current

Darren Boyd

Director – Appointed, July 2024 – current

Fiona Notley

Director – Appointed, October 2024 – current

Brett Lavale

Director – Appointed May 2025 – current

Mario Milanovic

Director – Appointed, May 2025 – current

Michelle Wilson

Director – Appointed, May 2025 – current

Stephanie Taylor

Director – Appointed, May 2025 – current