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The people behind AWL

An elected board governs the organisation's activities, directing the long-term strategic direction.

The management team, under the guidance of CEO Steven Weinert, is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations.

AWL Board

CHAIR

Katherine Bartolo FAPI CPV GAICD
Valuer-General South Australia, Commercial and Legal, Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure​
Year joined AWL Board: 2018

DEPUTY CHAIR

Penelope Moore BA (Hons) MBA DBA GAICD
Director Accountability and Risk, Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman
Year joined AWL Board: 2023

BOARD MEMBERS

Michelle Williams MBA
Manager, Change Management, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Shared Services
Year joined AWL Board: 2014

Cate Gaston BA GDipMgt FGLF GAICD
Brand and Marketing Lead, Silverchain Group
Year joined AWL Board: 2016

David Sanders FCA FGLF
Partner, Assurance Division of EY
Year joined AWL Board: 2023

Hamish McLeay BCom (Mktg) GDipFin MBA
General Manager, Balfours
Year joined AWL Board: 2023

Juliet Fletcher LLB GradCert Management, GradCert Compliance Management, GAICD
General Counsel, The Hospital Research Foundation
Year joined AWL Board: 2023

Loewn Steel GAICD
Managing Director, Challenging Thinking
Year joined AWL Board: 2023

Cain Cooke
Founder, Simpatico Consulting
Year joined AWL Board: 2025


Chief Executive Officer

Steven Weinert B.A (Acc) M Comm FCPA GAICD
Having previously served as Chair of Animal Welfare League’s Board of Directors for four years (and having adopted his family dog, Lulu from AWL back in 2013), Steven brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the animal welfare sector to AWL. He has also previously worked as Acting CEO, CFO and COO at Wine Australia for the last 10 years, putting him in a very strong position to lead Animal Welfare League towards its vision of a South Australia where every pet has a loving home.

Chief Operating Officer

Jodi Walton MAICD MRCSA
Jodi has over 25 years of business operations and commercial experience, leading businesses and business units within local, national and international organisations. She is passionate about the welfare of animals and is strongly connected to our purpose of connecting pets, people and the community. Jodi is a proud South Australian and owner of 2 dogs – Mia and Molly, and a cat named Artie who she adopted from the Animal Welfare League in 2008.


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Animal Welfare League of South Australia Inc (AWL) brings together lost and abandoned pets and caring humans to create happy homes where everyone feels loved.

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Animal Care Centre
1-19 Cormack Road,
Wingfield SA 5013
10am - 3pm
Tuesday - Sunday

Edinburgh North Shelter
4 Hewittson Road
Edinburgh North SA 5113
10am - 3pm
Tuesday - Sunday
P: 08 8348 1300
E: support@awl.org.au
Pet adoption
Cat adoption
Dog adoption
Rabbit adoption
Frequently asked questions
Find a vet
Help us help animals
Donate online
Sponsor a pet
Donate items
Leave a legacy to animals in need
Do your own fundraising
Buy lottery tickets
Volunteer with our team
Become a foster carer
Animal welfare education
Pet boarding
Make an enquiry
Cat boarding
Dog boarding
Boarding services menu
House rules
Pet daycations
Terms and conditions
Pet cremations
Make an enquiry
Remembering your pet
Bringing them home
Equine cremation
Volunteer with our team
Frequently asked questions
Find a vet
Op shops
Our locations
Donate items
Volunteer with our team
I've lost my pet
Hints and tips
Submit a lost pet report
List of found pets
List of pets found by councils
Lost pets noticeboard
I've found an animal
Lost pets noticeboard
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I've found a dog
Rehome my pet
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Rehome your rabbit
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