Sports Chaplaincy Australia (SCA) was originally established in 1984. It was then known as Specialised Life-Orientated Ministries (SLM). In 1993 SLM was established as an Incorporated Association in NSW and soon after received Deductible Gift Recipient status from the ATO. After several transitions in ministry governance models, including a name change in the early 2000’s to Sports Chaplaincy Australia, the current Sports Chaplaincy Australia Limited became a national company limited by guarantee in 2024.
The Sports Chaplaincy Australia Limited National Board is committed to the highest levels of corporate governance and serves the organisation to ensure that its vision and strategies are effectively and responsibly delivered.
ABN: 59 679 963 565
ACN: 679 963 565
SPORTS CHAPLAINCY AUSTRALIA LIMITED is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) and is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Taxation Office.
All donations of $2 and over are tax deductible.
As a Board director, adviser, consultant and mentor, Rob has over four decades of experience in the banking and finance sector in Australia and internationally. He has spent 25 years in senior executive roles, including 9 years in CEO positions. He has also served on numerous boards in the government, mutual and not-for-profit sectors – including with ANZ, Orygen (youth mental health), CUA, and World Vision.
Rob’s areas of interest and expertise include purpose and culture, digital transformation and ethical leadership. He has lived, worked and study globally, and believes that this experience has helped to keep him focused on people, and to develop a deep understanding of the impact and importance of organisational culture.
Rob is a self-confessed cricket tragic, and will be found at the MCG on Boxing Day every year.
Mihiri has over 20 years’ experience in the provision of assurance services and has worked across banking, insurance, and the wealth and asset management industries, including the superannuation industry. She is currently a Senior Manager in the Financial Services Office at EY Melbourne, overseeing external and internal audits and directly responsible for client service.
Mihiri is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka, and a Certified Public Accountant in Australia. She is keen to give back to the community using her deep experience in governance and finance, in particular through serving on not-for-profit entity boards. She has been on the school council of Toorak Primary School, Victoria for 3 years.
Yeesum is a global media specialist with governance experience, adept at combining creative strategy development with commercial execution of financially sustainable solutions. She has comprehensive experience in audience engagement, content commissioning and producing, digital rights & social media leadership, business affairs, and corporate strategy, and is currently Head of Development at Paramount Australia & New Zealand.
Along with qualifications in fine arts and film making, Yeesum recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors company director’s course. She brings a pragmatic and energetic perspective on diversity & equity, a future-focused mindset in digital and audience strategy, and a meticulous passion for governance to organisations.
Sports Chaplaincy Australia (ABN 59 679 963 565) is registered with the ACNC, and all our annual reports will be found in the SCA charity profile.
Sports Chaplaincy Australia (ABN 80 085 483 923) was the governing body of SCA until May 2024. Annual reports for that previous entity can also be viewed.
