John Crossland

Board Chair

John has been living in Rockhampton for the past 12 years after making the move north from Victoria. He is in his final year at The Rockhampton Grammar School as the Head of Year 8 before retiring. John has a Masters of Education, a post-graduate Diploma in Management Systems and his undergraduate qualification is in Computer Science and Pure Mathematics.

John has interspersed time in industry with his education career having held the positions of Information Technology Manager, Director of Consulting Services and National Training Manager for Local and International Companies.

John has a strong family history of Community Service and Volunteering. John has served on Secondary School Boards as a Staff Representative and he has completed the Independent Schools of Queensland Governance Course.

Libby Homer

Director

Libby was raised in Rockhampton and went to school there before heading off to the University of Qld where she completed a degree in Science majoring in Medical microbiology. Libby worked in this field for ten years before marrying in 1983 and moving to the country near Banana to her husband’s cattle station. While living on the property, Libby was involved in many community groups. Over the years Libby worked to improve educational services and coordinated the drought relief in the Banana area. She also chaired the Regional Arts Development Committee. Libby and her husband were active members of the Moura Anglican community. Libby  was also a foundation member of Beef Australia and sat on the organizing committees and then the board of Beef Australia. She has been closely associated with Beef research and chaired the CQ Beef Research Committee and sat on the Northern Australia Beef Research Council and Northern Beef Industry Council. Libby graduated from the Australian Institute of Company of Directors course and has recently had further professional training in a variety of courses including Strategic planning and Risk management.  Libby currently also sits on the Safe Food Queensland board.

Bishop Peter Grice

Director

Peter Grice is humbled and honoured to be appointed as the thirteenth Bishop of the Rockhampton Diocese in February 2021. He previously served as Dean of Holy Cross Cathedral, Geraldton in the Diocese of North West Australia.

Peter brings to the role a wealth of experience in pastoral ministry in the rural Australian context as well as his earlier legal profession. He studied a Bachelor of Commerce/Law at the University of NSW before working as a solicitor in Sydney.

After completing his initial theological training through the Australian College of Theology, studying at Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Peter responded to the call of Parish ministry in the Diocese of Armidale, where he was Ordained in 2001. He served in St Augustine’s Parish,  Inverell for 14 years, before moving to North West Australia Diocese. He holds further Post Graduate qualifications from Moore Theological College and Trinity Theological College.

Peter is passionate about encouraging people to know Christ and to make Him known. His desire is to shape and enable the church to communicate the good news of Jesus effectively. Sport, travel (pre COVID), maritime history, reading, amateur farming and music are some of his interests.

Peter and his wife Virginia have five children. Two have made the trek across country with them while the three eldest remained in Perth, Western Australia, where they are all studying.

Jennifer Hoffman

Director

Jennifer started working as a case worker in Feb 1999, working with young people subject to both child safety and youth justice orders. Following this role, Jennifer worked in a team leader position. She enjoyed this role because of the initial contact with young people and families at court and assisting them to navigate the justice system while liaising with court stakeholders to ensure the best outcome for the young people, families and the community.

Jennifer is currently working in a role that allows her to meet victims impacted by crime committed by young people, and work towards repairing the harm where possible.

John Webb

Director

John is an Arts, Culture and Community service senior management professional. He built a career in steering the sustainable operation and strategic management of cultural and arts services, artistic programs and social support services.

With thirty years experience in these fields, John plans to be a builder of services fostering a culture of positivity and integrity. Having grown up in Central Queensland, John returned in 2016 with his family after twenty plus years away.

John believes communities should be safe and supportive providing the chance for everyone to live connected and fulfilled lives. John looks forward to supporting these objectives in his role with AnglicareCQ.

Penny Fletcher

Director

Penny is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who is currently working in Private Practice providing counselling for children, teens and adults through NDIS, Medicare and privately. Penny has lived in Rockhampton with her family since 2021, previously living and working in WA. She has had experience in the health system working in Public and Private hospitals in Perth and the Midwest and Murchison, as well as working in the education system doing counselling in a Kindy to year 12 school.

Penny is passionate about working in a trauma informed and neurodivergent affirming way helping families thrive and understand their strengths and abilities. After working with individuals and families for most of her career, Penny is excited to work with the Anglicare Board to help influence systemic change by way of broader and strategic impact across the Central Queensland community.

The Rt Revd Ross Nicholson

Director

Ross is Dean of St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral Rockhampton. He holds a Commerce degree in Marketing, and a Bachelor and Master’s degree in theology.

After 19 years of parish ministry in Sydney, he and his wife Jenny ministered in Tasmania for 11 years, where their love of regional life took hold. Ross was ordained bishop in 2008 and served on the Board of Launceston City Mission.

An identifying mark of Ross’ ministry has been the revitalization and rebuilding of struggling Parishes, Diocese and not-for-profit organisations and bodies. He has been team leader with local church building projects over many years, the last being a proposal for an 18-storey residential and commercial development at St Alban’s Epping, incorporating low cost housing accommodation.

Ross has broad experience in governance. He has been on the national Anglican General Synod since 2004. He retired in 2022 as Chair of Broughton Publishing and was invited onto the Arden School Council, where he sat on the Property and Development Committee.

In the face of a national housing crisis, Ross is excited to be part of AnglicareCQ’s vision for innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to this pressing need in our community.