National Leadership Team
Michael Pailthorpe
National Director
Michael started as National Director in February 2018 after serving as CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Variety WA and as the State Manager for World Vision in NSW.
Steve Stubbings
Ministry Development Director
Steve, a former architect and local church pastor served the Penrith Panthers (NRL) as chaplain for 15 years. His passion is network development, (oh) and football – the round type!
Herbert Um
Business Manager
Herbert heads up the business operations side of SCA, as well as being our ClubCare Director. He has experience in the corporate world, as well as being passionately committed to the work of sports chaplaincy in local clubs.
Hannah Johnson
Training and Culture
Hannah also maintains her role as NSW/ACT/QLD coordinator. She has a growing reputation in supporting and mentoring elite athletes.
Regional and Sports Coordinators
Ron Hunt
Western Australia
Roger Johnson
South Australia
Pat King
Northern Territory
Simon Beasey
Victoria (Melbourne)
Bruce Claridge
Victoria (Country)
David Hobbs
Victoria (Gippsland)
Russ Harmon
Life Saving Chaplaincy Australia
Garry Coleman
Motor Sports
Aran Tidey
NSW (Hunter)
Training and Education
Hannah Johnson
Senior Trainer (National)
Steve Stubbings
Senior Trainer (National)
Kim van Keule
Senior Trainer (WA)
Richard Sharp
Trainer (SA/NT)
Bruce Claridge
Senior Trainer (VIC/TAS)
Tim Argall
Trainer (VIC)
Tim brings outstanding teaching and leadership experience and a passion for sports chaplaincy in local clubs.
Russ Harmon
Trainer (LSCA)
Aran Tidey
Trainer (NSW)
Sue Stubbings
Training Administration
Stephen Reid
Honorary Research Fellow