Biannca is a business woman who started her first company in 1976 (Cache Holdings P/L) an import and
design business which dealt in high fashion Florentine leather goods and accessories some of which were her
own original designs. Her goods were so innovative that they were frequently featured in Vogue, Women’s
Weekly, Cleo and other magazines. Concurrently she was running her second company (Commodore
Holdings P/L) which developed and manufactured the Mozzie Zapper. This item proved so popular that it was
purchased by Samuel Taylor and is still available in Supermarkets. |
Founder and Director of the Conflict Resolution Network (CRN) she is a peacemaker and a peace builder, a
mother, grandmother and octogenarian. |
Foundation Director of the Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Queensland in
Brisbane. He comes to this position from International Alert, where he was the Secretary General from Jan 1998
to Sep 2003. |
Currently a senior IT Project Manager with a large telecommunications company and is responsible for
implementing computer systems. Judy is also a Director of the non-profit organisation Sydney Goodwill. Judy
has been involved in Business Project Management over the past 30 years in Yellow Pages, Insurance, Direct
Marketing and Telecommunications. |
A businessman over a number of industries for many years, Wayne brings to the Board, a highly valued
practical approach to getting things organised. His many years of experience in building and project
management have proved invaluable in managing tasks such as stage construction, lighting, security etc for our
events. |
A Director of Sydney Goodwill Unit of Service Ltd since 1988, as well as a Director of the Ministry for Peace
Ltd. On the business side, Viveen brings to the Ministry for Peace over 30 years experience in the retail and
hospitality industry as well as more than 20 years experience in management and administration. She also
offers a unique perspective on dealing with people and issues in crisis, with over 15 years experience as a
welfare officer at the State Emergency Service as well as her work as a bereavement councillor. Being under
pressure or in crisis challenges both our internal sense of peace and also our capacity to function peacefully
with others. Viveen’s unique understanding of this dimension has been invaluable not only in developing the
Ministry for Peace but also in ensuring that the events and activities we undertake practice and reflect the
culture of peace we seek to create and contribute greatly to the integrity of the organisation. |
A businesswoman and therapist for over 12 years, operating her own allied health services business in Sydney.
Louise also travels extensively to consult internationally, particularly in the area of autistic children. Louise brings
to the MFP Board an extensive community network as well as key contacts within the international diplomatic
arena. |
