The Honourable Rob Borbidge AO
The Honourable Robert Borbidge AO was the 35th Premier of Queensland and served in the State Parliament as member for Surfers Paradise for just over 20 years.
During this time, he held several senior positions including senior ministries, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Opposition and Premier.
Since his resignation from the Queensland Parliament in 2001, he has held several board positions in both private and publicly listed companies.
In 2006, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia and awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Griffith University. He chaired the Institute for Glycomics Board of Advice at Griffith University and has previously chaired Experience Gold Coast. He has also played key leadership roles in major community-focused organisations including LifeFlight and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Legacy Committee, reflecting a long-standing commitment to community service that aligns strongly with Life Ed’s mission.
He is also Senior Counsel for Government advisory services group GovStrat and served on the Independent Distribution Committee for the public appeal for victims of the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy.
The Honourable Dr Anthony Lynham FRCS Ed AO
Dr Anthony Lynham is a maxillofacial surgeon devoted to reducing harm in our community. He served for many years as part of the trauma team at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
He entered politics in 2014 with the specific aim of reducing the harms of domestic violence, alcohol-fuelled violence and bullying.
Dr Lynham served as a senior minister in the Palaszczuk Government.
He was directly involved in the implementation of specific legislation to tighten alcohol trading hours that reduced alcohol-fuelled violence by one-third statewide. In January 2026, Dr Lynham was granted an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his distinguished service to trauma medicine as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon as well as his service to the parliament of Queensland and the community.
The association with Life Ed has been long and productive, as Dr Lynham believes the education of our young in respecting themselves, and therefore respecting others, is the most effective measure we can take.
Dr Lynham, as well as continuing as a maxillofacial surgeon, is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland School of Medicine and is an Adjunct Professor at the Queensland University of Technology School of Biomechanical Engineering. He continues to hold many board roles both in government and private sectors.
The Board of Life Ed Qld is comprised of business and health professionals who volunteer their time to provide governance, and to support the CEO and staff to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives.
From left to right. Dr Martin Wullschleger (past Board member), Jack Ray, Peter Morgan, Mark Lacy, Michael Fawsitt, Dr Caroline Salom and Brent Kinnane (past Board member).
Jack joined the board of Life Ed Qld in 2010. He was born and raised on the Gold Coast where he attended Somerset College. In 2005 he graduated from Bond University with a Bachelor of Business Law Degree. Following graduation from university, Jack worked as development manager for the listed Consolidated Properties Group and Trinity Funds Management Group in a role which included the construction management and leasing of several Coles and Woolworths anchored shopping centres. Prior to becoming executive director of Ray Group in 2009, Jack was Ray Group’s director of sales based in both its Mount Hotham and Salt Village, Kingscliff project marketing offices. He holds a commercial helicopter pilot’s licence and was the former managing director and chief pilot of Helicopter Services Queensland.
Peter was a founding member of Life Ed Qld’s Board and has served continuously ever since. Peter has worked as a solicitor since 1979 and has been a member of Rotary for more than 30 years. During this time, he was also a member of the finance board of one of the largest church congregations in Australia. He is married with three adult children, all of whom have experienced the Life Ed program.
Brad joined the board of Life Ed Qld in 2023. He was born and raised on the Gold Coast with his family establishing the first General Store in Southport in 1879. In 2006 he graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. Brad has experience working in accounting firms on the Gold Coast, Germany and Hong Kong and is currently the General Manager of Finance at Bond University. Brad is currently the Chair of CPA Australia – Gold Coast Branch and sits on the Audit and Risk Committee for Anglicare Southern Queensland.
Mark is the Managing Partner of Hickey Lawyers, one of the Gold Coast’s largest commercial law firms. With over 30 years’ post admission experience, Mark’s expertise spans all aspects of the development process, including site acquisition, approvals, appeals, community title structuring, consultation with government, negotiating and drafting complex joint venture agreements, construction contracts and funding facilities. Mark is a life member of the Mermaid Beach Surf Club and has been past President of the Mermaid Beach Supporters Club, Junior Activities Director and Surf Sports Director. He has held non-executive director positions with two ASX listed public companies.
Caroline is a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland and Adjunct Associate Professor at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW. She joined the LEQ Board in February 2016. She has worked in health and medical research for more than 30 years and specifically in the alcohol and other drugs field for over 20 years. Caroline specialises in substance use, mental health, service development and epidemiology, and brings extensive experience in community and school-based health education and prevention design.
Michael Fawsitt, who now serves on the board of Life Ed Qld following his retirement as chief executive officer, has dedicated more than 30 years to the non-profit sector. A passionate advocate for social impact, Michael was one of four finalists for the 2005 Queenslander of the Year Awards for his contribution to the alleviation of poverty through his work at World Vision Australia. He led Life Ed Qld from 2006 until his retirement, during which time Life Ed’s reach has doubled to more than 200,000 children and young people each year. His legacy continues to shape Life Ed Qld’s mission, as the organisation builds on the vision to empower generations of young Queenslanders to live to their full potential.
Susan joined the LEQ Board in 2024. She is the Director of Paediatrics at the Gold Coast University Hospital and has overseen expansion of children’s services locally over the past 25 years. She was involved in the implementation of new medical schools on the Gold Coast and is Professor at Griffith University and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. She is a previous board member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and has served on many commonwealth and state advisory committees. She has an interest in postgraduate medical education and volunteers internationally with operation SMILE.
Taryn is the CEO of Life Ed Queensland, bringing extensive experience in national health advocacy and program innovation. As former Chief Strategy Officer at Diabetes Australia, she led the development of large-scale national health services and built a strong track record in government and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about preventative health and social impact, Taryn is committed to strengthening Life Ed Queensland’s legacy of empowering children to make safer and healthier choices.
