Our Structure

Peter is Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants. He was previously a Partner at KPMG, specialising in the financial services sector.

Since retiring, Peter has supported the not-for-profit sector as Chairman of Cabrini Health and in directorships of Southern Cross Care Victoria and Church Resources.

Peter also spent many years running the finances of his local parish.

Peter Matthey

Board Chairperson

Dr. Debra Sayce is the Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA), the second largest education provider in the state. Debra holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, is a published author and has lectured in the School of Education at the University of Notre Dame. She is a member of CECWA and serves on several national boards and committees.

Dr. Debra Sayce

Director

Our
People

Catholic Network Australia (CNA) leadership consists of a Board of Directors, Office Bearers and Committees.

Dr. Neil McGoran is Director of Catholic Education South Australia.

Dr. McGoran was previously Chief Executive of the SACE Board of South Australia, from 2013 to 2017, where he was instrumental in leading a program of transformational change.

Dr. McGoran has over 30 years’ experience in education in roles including teacher, principal, senior administration and management.

Dr. Neil McGoran

Director

Dr Sally Towns is Executive Director of Brisbane Catholic Education, the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland. Previously Director of Catholic Schools – Lismore Diocese, Sally’s career spans 26+ years, teaching and leading in Catholic schools and education systems across NSW, TAS and QLD. Sally’s PhD examined the expectations and realities of students transitioning from primary school to secondary school.

Dr. Sally Towns

Director

Megan Kavanagh, partner at Colin Biggers & Paisley, specialises in employment and safety law. With 20+ years' experience, she advises faith-based sector clients in areas such as education, community care, NDIS service, in-home aged care, aged and health care, and child protection services. Megan's expertise covers employment, industrial, discrimination, safety law, and regulations affecting not-for-profit and faith-based institutes.

Megan Kavanagh

Director

Board of Directors

Peter Matthey (CNA Board Chairperson)

Dr. Debra Sayce

Dr. Neil McGoran

Dr. Sally Towns

Megan Kavanagh

Office Bearer

Michael Haigh (Company Secretary)

CNA Executive

Dr. Debra Sayce (CEWA – Chairperson)