Our People

Luke Clifton, a seasoned leader in the Australian Information Communications and Telecommunications industry, has been appointed Chairman of the Australian  Men’s Shed Association. With over 25 years of industry experience, including senior executive roles at Telstra, Optus and Macquarie Telecom (an all Australian ASX Top 200 company), Luke brings a highly professional energy and direction to the role.

His focus working closely with the AMSA Board and Executive Team will be to foster a culture of community ownership within the Association and to ensure a sense of belonging for all members. Luke believes in open access, equity, and lifelong learning, emphasising inclusion and networking to meet the diverse needs of Shedders.

With a proven track record of innovation, including pioneering a range of advanced communication technologies in Australia and establishing Macquarie Telecom as a leader in the field, Luke is committed to advancing the Association’s goals and principles of empowerment, purpose and making a difference in the life of men.

For over twenty years Helen Barker has applied her experience, education and enthusiasm to the not for profit sector through fundraising, marketing and operations management roles. Her previous work includes roles as General Manager at JDRF, Head of Marketing at Many Rivers and consulting for the Royal Flying Doctors Service WA, TEDx Sydney and Cancer Council NSW.

Currently, Helen runs a family business in Industrial Manufacturing, and volunteers as an Executive team member for We Care Connect, a Central Coast/Hunter based children’s charity. Helen is also a Board Member & Company Secretary for Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre. Helen joined the AMSA Board after seeing the incredible benefit joining a men’s shed made to her father’s wellbeing, and the difference a daily cup of tea with mates can make.

Mary Campbell is an experienced executive specialising in government relations, strategic policy and social impact based in Melbourne.

Currently an Executive Officer in the Commonwealth Government, Mary has a strong background in public sector strategy, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance. She has also completed the Foundations of Directorship at the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Working in fields including child protection, family violence and mental health for over a decade, Mary’s seen firsthand the impact community led organisations can have. She’s excited to contribute her skills to the important work of the AMSA Board.

Andrew is a Principal of CMA Law and has over 25 years’ experience in Australia and abroad. Andrew was previously a partner in two National Law firms before starting his own legal practice. Andrew’s experience includes acting in complex corporate and commercial litigation disputes, defence of occupational health and safety prosecutions, fraud and misconduct claims and regulatory investigations. Andrew has acted for ASX listed companies, insurers, Statutory Bodies and private clients. Andrew has also featured in Doyles Best Lawyers. Outside of legal practice, Andrew sits on the Board of the Victorian Club Ltd which was founded in 1880. Andrew also enjoys playing golf and watching AFL.

Andrew has seen how critical and meaningful the Sheds have been not only to him but so many other men within the local community and seeks to assist in the continued promotion of men’s health in the community.

Professional qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Other roles and associations

Board member of the Victorian Club Ltd
Director of the Australian Men’s Shed Association

Trevor Dobbyn is the secretary of the Ouyen District Men’s Shed Inc. and the chair of the Victorian Men’s Shed Association Inc.

He has a background in the labour movement as the former state secretary and national president of the Australian Rail Tram and Bus Union and former president of the Victorian Branch of the Labor party.

He is currently a trustee of the Victorian Trades Hall and Literary Institute.

Trevor lives on a property outside Hattah in the Victorian Mallee.

Ian trained as an Industrial Arts teacher, with later roles as Head Teacher and High School Deputy Principal. He uses the skills and knowledge developed over many years to embrace the challenges of building a strong and responsive men’s shed movement. As a shedder, his favourite times are when he is with mates working on shed projects. Ian enjoys problem solving and showing others how to complete jobs they often have no experience with, developing their skills while having a chat and sharing a cuppa over some friendly banter. As the Blayney Men’s Shed president since 2008, Ian has overseen the planning and building of their own shed as well as writing constitutions, shed rules, shed and tool safety, grants, and ACNC registration as a charity with DGR status.

Ian is the Secretary and Public Officer for the New South Wales Branch, Australian Men’s Shed Association Inc, joining this committee in November 2014 as the Zone 4 Representative. Outside of men’s sheds, he is an active Rotarian who has been District Governor in 2002/03, and currently chairs the District 9705 Governance Team. His involvement as a Board Member/Director of Skillset Ltd, a regional employment and group training company for 40 years, has also seen Ian as Director/Chairman of their Skillset Senior College Board, establishing campuses in Bathurst since 2015, and now Dubbo. In addition Ian is a NSW Justice of the Peace.

Ian has demonstrated he has the skills to make a positive contribution to the future of our Men’s Shed movement as an elected member of the Board of AMSA, and he is enthusiastically looking forward to this role.