Board of Management

Liberty Domestic & Family Violence Specialist Services is a non-profit incorporated association managed by a community-based management committee. As the governing body, the committee has overall responsibility for managing the affairs of the organisation. The board shares a diverse skill set with a focus on ensuring the strategic and operational goals of the organisation are achieved, whilst upholding our values and mission.

The members of the board are elected annually at our Annual General Meeting. Our current members are detailed below.

Debbie Moore - Chair

Debbie Moore is a Licenced Real Estate Agent with a career in Real Estate that stretches over 35 years.  Prior to relocating to Port Macquarie some 27 years ago she owned and operated her Real Estate business in Maitland in the Hunter Valley. Currently Debbie is the owner of a Real Estate office specialising in Commercial and Industrial Management, Sales and Leasing, as well as Development and Project Management of Industrial complexes.

Debbie was engaged to teach the Real Estate Course at TAFE campuses in Maitland, Newcastle and then Port Macquarie over a ten year period. She supports a number of community causes including youth homelessness.

Since 2012, Debbie has been a financial sponsor of the Hastings Education Fund and was recognised by the Hastings Business Women’s Network as a Life Member in 2013.

When time permits Debbie enjoys spending quality time with her family and friend as well as holidaying, reading and exercising.

Sandra Magann - Treasurer

Sandra is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting and Finance.

She is a Registered Tax Agent and a Xero Certified Advisor with over 25 years’ experience in accounting across public practice, commerce and small business.

Sandra has previously held Treasurer positions for the Hastings Business Women’s Network and the St Columba Anglican School Canteen. 

She continues as Treasurer on organising committees for the Luminosity Youth Summit and the Hastings Heroines International Women’s Day.

When she’s not crunching numbers, Sandra’s passions are her kids, travel, snow skiing and live music.

Caron Dyball - Board

Caron has a strong commitment to the local community and has been the Franchisee Owner of Snap Port Macquarie since 1991.

Caron brings a wealth of knowledge in small business including HR and financial management, franchising and business networking.

As an original committee member of the Hastings Business Women’s Network and Business Enterprise Centre, Caron gives a great insight of the local community and business sector and enjoys helping new business start-ups.

When spare time allows, Caron enjoys keeping active at Crossfit and getting out on her motorbike.

Catherine Vallentine - Board

Catherine is a solicitor and long time Port Macquarie resident, having raised her four children in Port. She has always maintained an active involvement in the community working at various times in childcare, aged care and in legal practice. She is passionate about social justice and the rights and welfare of women and children.

She has in the past been a member of the Mid North Coast Women’s Health Advisory Group and was the Chairperson of the Advisory Board of the not-for-profit I-India Australia, which changed the lives of street children in India. Catherine worked for a period with the Women’s Legal Service in Sydney which saw her working closely with the Domestic Violence Court Assistance Scheme at various courts, assisting female victims of domestic violence.

She is also a qualified Pilates instructor and enjoys yoga, running on the beach and spending time with friends and family, especially her three grandchildren.

Dianne Sales - Board

Dianne has over 20 years experience in management, primarily in the health industry. In 2001, Dianne completed a Bachelor of Management and Professional Studies  as a mature age student managing full time employment and a family.

Before retiring from full time work,  Dianne was a senior manager with NSW Health having worked in various roles including managing Work Health Safety, Insurable Risk and Governance and Executive Support. As part of her health responsibilities Dianne was passionate about customer/client experience, quality and safety, and is skilled at liaising with external agencies and third parties to resolve complex matters.

Dianne has experience in public and private sector, state and commonwealth agencies, and small business including a consultancy service. Dianne’s strengths are in her capacity to lead change, project management, risk management frameworks, policy and governance, accreditation preparation and development of action plans.