People who love this community.

Jeanette is a counsellor, pastoral supervisor, spiritual director, and mentor, journeying with people in both professional and ministry settings.

She grew up in church with church-leader parents and developed her own personal relationship with God from an early age.

Jeanette has a wealth of experience across multiple industries including church ministry, banking, private practice, and the non-profit sector, previously managing a multi-million-dollar drug and alcohol rehabilitation program where she was responsible for the clients, employees, and facility resources.

She brings a valuable blend of interpersonal strengths, management experience, and policy‑driven development and compliance skills that ensure legal responsibilities to both people and property are met.

Jeanette’s passion is to impact and transform lives through meaningful connection and relationship. She is a very proud mother and grandmother, enjoying regular camping trips with family and friends, and experiencing the diversity of our beautiful world through travel.

I’m married to Mike (who works part-time for the community centre here), and have two children, two step-children and one delightful granddaughter, Jasmine. Recently qualified as a chaplain, I hope to volunteer in various contexts before applying for jobs in chaplaincy. I retired from a 15 year position in the Department of Education at Christmas.

I’ve loved Jesus all my life, committing my life to Him at the age of nine. I’ve been worshipping at LGD since 2004, and on and off the board since around 2009.

What I bring to the Board
I bring my eye for detail and skills as a proof reader, plus a strong commitment to doing the task in hand.

What I love about Dianella Church
I love the teaching and worship at LGD. The teaching on grace, and focus on LIVING the gospel rather than learning about it – head knowledge only – has revolutionised me personally, and my relationships. I wish I’d learned earlier to navigate life as a Christian with the gospel of grace as the background music.

I have been in Christian ministry for 40 years as a pastor in several churches, and teacher of Christian Thought and History at Morling College. I am married to Monica and together we have three amazing adult children and seven wonderful grandchildren. I enjoy reading, current affairs, keeping somewhat fit, and holidays. I find relaxing a pretty easy and relaxing activity. 😊 In particular, I love the way reading and studying theology has deepened my faith, broadened my vision, and enriched my life. Fun fact: I sing to myself all day long.

What I love about Living Grace Dianella
Living Grace is a beautiful community. The people there are interesting, thoughtful, funny, and caring. I have been really impressed by the way that they look out for each other and care about others in the wider community. I really like that they are both down-to-earth and spiritually alive.