Sandra Brattstrom
An experienced Director and CEO, Sandy has, over the years, developed an in depth understanding of both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. […]
Simon Worssam
Simon has made Tasmania home since moving from the Northern Territory in 2014. Having fallen in love with the Kentish area, he and his wife Eileen purchased what is […]
Kate Haberle
Kate Haberle has lived in Sheffield for 41 years, originally growing up in Hobart where she attended St Mary’s College, graduated from Hobart Teachers College, and […]
Brian Baker
Brian and his wife Pauline moved to Tasmania, and they have lived in Sheffield for the past 17 years. Brian was a founding Board Member of Kentish ACT and served as […]
Robert Dallosto
Originally from Bulli, NSW, Robert Dallosto has enjoyed a varied career as an Electrical Technician on the Sydney Monorail and the Light Rail, to owning The Epicure Café […]
Sandra Brattstrom
An experienced Director and CEO, Sandy has, over the years, developed an in depth understanding of both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. As President of Kentish Arts Commerce and Tourism, Sandy brings to the Board a values-based leadership style, proven experience in the management of staff, Board and stakeholder relationships and a commitment to ensuring an organisation’s strong and sustainable future. Over an 18-year period, Sandy held various positions with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia, including President, Fundraising Coordinator and Secretary of the Gold Coast Branch of Make-A-Wish, Chairperson of Make-A-Wish Australia, and CEO of Make-A-Wish Australia. In addition, she held the position of CEO of Lifeline North West Tasmania. Strategically focussed, Sandy is committed to achieving long term organisational objectives through innovative and creative strategies.
Over the years Sandy has contributed to several committees as Board Member for the Robina-Surfers Paradise Uniting Church, Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Burleigh Heads QLD, Operator Assistance for Deaflink Brisbane and as a Red Cross volunteer on the Gold Coast. Sandy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, focussing on marketing and events in her early career. Having accumulated a good balance between skills and experience over many years, Sandy is passionate about community, working with volunteers and is committed to promoting all that Kentish has to offer for the economic, cultural, and social well-being of the region. After spending the past ten years in Queensland and the Huon Valley, Sandy and her husband Steven are thrilled to be back in Sheffield and look forward to contributing to its colourful and enterprising community.
Simon Worssam
Simon has made Tasmania home since moving from the Northern Territory in 2014. Having fallen in love with the Kentish area, he and his wife Eileen purchased what is now known as Manna Hill Farm in 2017. They have built a successful Farm Stay business from a couple of paddocks and a dilapidated barn and are passionate about promoting local business and produce.
Simon brings strong business administration and financial experience to the Board and is a qualified company director. Simon comes from a farming background with a long career in the irrigation and water supply industry. Prior to moving to Tasmania, Simon managed his own business in Alice Springs growing the operation over 18 years from 2 to 25 staff. He is passionate about staff development and customer service, and strongly believes in educating and empowering others.
He has always involved himself in his local community, having been a Rotary Club member, whose volunteers ran the famous Henley-on-Todd Regatta. He was President of the Alice Springs Aero Club for several years and served on the Business Advisory Team for his local Church.
Together with his wife Eileen, he has travelled extensively for both business and pleasure over the years, exposing them to many rich and diverse cultures and experiences. He brings this insight together with his business strengths, to his position as Treasurer of the Kentish ACT Board.
Kate Haberle
Kate Haberle has lived in Sheffield for 41 years, originally growing up in Hobart where she attended St Mary’s College, graduated from Hobart Teachers College, and met and married her husband, Mike. In I981, Kate and her husband Mike moved to Sheffield so that Mike could help his parents on the family farm where he had spent his childhood. Subsequently, Mike established a surveying business and Kate began teaching at Sheffield School, a career which has spanned over 40 years and is continuing. Kate and Mike have four children and ten grandchildren and run a tourist accommodation business in Sheffield. In 2014 Kate stood for the Kentish Council Local Government elections and was elected Councillor, a role she currently holds and has found to be rewarding and fulfilling. As Councillor, Kate is Chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, Member of the Audit Panel and Member of the Tandara Board. In addition, she is a Board Member of KaLiba-Kentish and Latrobe Independent Business Association and has been Secretary of the School Association for the past 30 years. Kate brings to the Kentish ACT Board a wealth of experience and knowledge from her involvement and contributions to the Kentish Region, delighting in meeting people from all walks of life and witnessing the economic growth and enthusiasm in our municipality. “We have been very blessed here in Sheffield and thankful that we live in a beautiful and peaceful part of the state.”
Robert Dallosto
Originally from Bulli, NSW, Robert Dallosto has enjoyed a varied career as an Electrical Technician on the Sydney Monorail and the Light Rail, to owning The Epicure Café in Bowral and then working as a Hydro Technician at Rio Tinto’s Tom Price Mine in Western Australia.
Rob married his wife Lorraine in 1986 and have two daughters, Renée and Leanne and one granddaughter, Harlow.
When honeymooning in Tasmania nearly forty years ago, Rob and Lorraine decided that ‘one day when the time was right’ they would move to Tasmania. The beautiful scenery, the countryside, the rolling hills and a slower more relaxed lifestyle had made a indelible impression.
After nine years at the Tom Price Mine, Rob and Lorraine left Western Australia in 2018 for Tasmania, finding a character filled home on a beautiful parcel of land with views of the rolling hills and Mount Roland. And it wasn’t long before Rob and Lorraine embarked on another venture, the renovation of 68-72 Main Street, Sheffield, and the subsequent opening of The Epicurean Café in Sheffield in March 2021.
As a business proprietor in town, Rob looks forward to contributing to Kentish Arts Commerce and Tourism’s mission to foster and promote the arts throughout Kentish, predominately within a tourism and commerce context, for the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of the region.
Brian Baker
Brian and his wife Pauline moved to Tasmania, and they have lived in Sheffield for the past 17 years. Brian was a founding Board Member of Kentish ACT and served as the Administration Manager of International Mural Fest for eight years until his retirement in 2022.
Brian brings to this new Board appointment significant experience from his previous appointment, significant experience from previous positions on committees and strong Project Management and Director/Committee experience. Prior to moving to Tasmania, Brian worked as a Contestable Projects Manager in NSW, where he managed significant Electrical Infrastructure projects.
Brian has served on several Church Committees and Parish Councils for over fifty years in various capacities such as Church Warden and Parish Council member as well as serving on the Sydney Anglican Synod as a Parish representative.
Since coming to Sheffield, Brian has served at Lower Barrington Baptist Church as a Deacon and is now presently an Elder in the Church.
Brian is enjoying his time on the Board and looks forward to contributing to Kentish Arts Commerce and Tourism’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Brian’s qualifications are:
- GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT (TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT) APESMA 2001 (Specialising in Project Management)
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE TAFE, 1975
- ELECTRICAL FITTERS & MECHANICS APPRENTICESHIP TAFE, 1968
- CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY Moore Theological College, 1981
Julian Bale – Kentish ACT Arts Manager
A professional artist and graphic artist for over 40 years, Julian was born in Falmouth, England, came to Tasmania in 1994 and holds a Diploma in Art Craft and Design. Having a keen interest in community art projects, Julian has judged numerous art competitions including the Launceston Art Show, the Tasmanian Youth Week Exhibition and Mural Fest. His prolific portfolio encompasses a range of styles and mediums and includes many murals and commissioned portraits. In addition, Julian has owned and operated several arts-related businesses and teaching centres successfully running mural painting and creative arts workshops. Julian serves as Curator of Murals and oversees the restoration of murals in Sheffield.
