Dianne Thomas has worked in the community sector since completing her studies in community development in 1993. She joined the IOE board in 2014. Dianne’s first association with IOE was in 1997 as a recreation volunteer and she then joined the agency as a program worker in 2000. Over the next nine years she enjoyed a rich experience of roles across IOE’s program areas and she remains an enthusiastic supporter of the organisation.

Diane has a keen interest in seeing IOE prosper and being acknowledged in Victoria’s community sector as a service of choice for families and young people, whilst it maintains its unique and fearless culture.

She is currently working at Knox City Council in Active Ageing and Disability Services department in a team leader role.