About Us

Chair and Director 

DipBus, MBA University of New South Wales

Luke Sikora has lived in the Shoalhaven for more than 27 years. He completed his primary and secondary education in Nowra before working in his parents' hospitality small business, following which he opened his own restaurant and function centre in Nowra. Prior to joining the North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels Board, Luke worked as a Chief of Staff in the NSW Government. He is currently the Head of Stakeholder Engagement for a leading national for-purpose industry association.

Luke has been a Director of North Shoalhaven MoW since January 2022, and has served on a number of Board committees as well as Service Manager for Nowra Bomaderry MoW. In addition, he has developed the organisation's communications strategy and secured significant funding from state and federal governments and non-government organisations.

Deputy Chair and Director

BHlthSc (Gerontology), DipHlth Counsel

Sue O’Brien has worked in aged care and both residential and community care for more than 25 years. Prior to working in aged care, Sue owned and worked in her own business for a number of years. Sue has worked for eight aged care providers, from hands-on care through to senior management level. She has also worked for Alzheimer’s Australia and Illawarra Local Health as the Dementia Advisor. Sue’s last role before retiring was as a Regional Home Assessor for My Aged Care. Sue started her volunteer role with Meals on Wheels in 2016. Before moving to the South Coast, Sue was a director on the board of two small not-for-profit organisations in the Sutherland Shire.

Treasurer and Director 

CPA, BEc Macquarie University, JP

David Bourke has been CFO/Financial Controller for Toshiba (Australia) Pty Limited for the past 26 years, managing various teams of 15–20 people. David’s strength is in financial management. David has recently retired and hopes to provide financial guidance and strategic cash management decisions as part of the Board.

Director 

BA, DipEd Macquarie University 1980

Deborah Getley spent 40 years working for the NSW Department of Education in Primary Schools, culminating in the role of Principal of Leura and Llandilo Public Schools, where she gained extensive experience in community consultation and strategic planning. Deborah has served on the executive of various professional and community organisations as president, secretary and publicity officer. Deborah retired in 2021 and now volunteers as one of the cooks and the Secretary of Shoalhaven Heads Meals on Wheels.

Director 

MSc Nutrition and Dietetics University of Wollongong 1997-98, PhD University of Wollongong School of Medicine

Dr Kelly Lambert is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with qualifications in knowledge translation, health economics and management, and two decades of experience as a clinical dietitian and a doctorate investigating health literacy and cognitive impairment. Kelly is the Academic Program Director for the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at the University of Wollongong. Kelly’s research interests are intended to support the nutritional needs of older people, including those in vulnerable settings such as institutions and at home.

Director 

BA (Asian Studies) ANU 1984, Master (Public Policy and Governance) Deakin University 2006

Chris Munn worked for 36 years in the Commonwealth Public Service (33 in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) with extensive and varied overseas and Australian policy and management duties. He retired in 2020 and aims to provide strategic analysis and management experience to the Meals on Wheels Board.