Our Staff
The Country Universities Centre Macleay Valley has four dedicated staff members who are here to make your education journey as smooth as possible. We are all Macleay Valley locals and are passionate about the opportunities that education can provide for our local community.
Adam Matchett – Centre Manager
Adam originally hails from the NSW South Coast and studied a Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies from the University of Wollongong, where he went on to work for over ten years in a range of roles including student service, student recruitment, and communications.
Now based in the Macleay Valley, Adam is excited for the opportunity to assist students on their education journey. He understands the unique challenges that regional students can face and is always willing to help students in navigating the tertiary education environment and make the most of their studies.
Adam can be reached at adam.matchett@cucmacleayvalley.edu.au
Kassidy Lamey - School Engagement and Support Officer
Kassidy studied a Bachelor of Creative Industries through the University of Newcastle and is currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work through Southern Cross University. Originally from the NSW North-West and having been a first-generation university student, she understands the challenges and opportunities that students may encounter. Kassidy is excited to join the team and aims to deliver enthusiastic support and facilitate engagement opportunities to assist students to discover their potential and pursue the exciting world of tertiary education.
Kassidy can be reached at kassidy.lamey@cucmacleayvalley.edu.au
Dr Paul de Ville – Learning Skills Advisor
Paul was born in regional Western Australia and has lived overseas and interstate for much of his life. He moved to the Macleay Valley six years ago. He has completed numerous degrees, mostly while working fulltime – so he understands the challenges of balancing life demands while studying. In 2010 Paul completed his Doctorate in Education at Curtin University.
Paul has worked for over 40 years in the Education and Information Management sectors. He is excited by seeing individuals engage with learning and is looking forward to assisting students in the valley who are on the often challenging yet rewarding journey of tertiary study. He will be available to provide academic support and guidance, especially in areas such as essay writing, study skills, and how to approach your assessment tasks.
Paul can be reached at lsa@cucmacleayvalley.edu.au, and is available for one-on-one consultations either in the CUC or online.
Book a consult with Paul here
Administration Officer
Matthew grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney, spent 16 years in the central west and studied English Literature and a Bachelor Educational Studies at Charles Sturt University at Bathurst before moving to the Macleay Valley six years ago. Whilst he may be a familiar face, as he has used the centre as a student over the past four years and represented CUC Macleay Valley as a Student Ambassador on school visits, he is stepping into the Administration Officer role. Combining his experience in administration, IT, event management, and teaching; he looks forward to assisting students in the Macleay Valley in their unique journey of tertiary study.
Matthew will be in the centre daily, attending to general administration and support for students and the CUC MV team. Whether you need help accessing technology in the centre, finding the right person to help on an issue, booking a room, or arranging an event, he will be available to assist you.
Matthew can be reached at degrees@cucmacleayvalley.edu.au
Our Board
The Country Universities Macleay Valley Board are community volunteers. Each member is excited at the prospect of what the Centre will do for the valley.
Liz Campbell – Chair
Liz was born, educated and owns businesses within the Shire. Liz has over 30 years owning and managing travel and tourism business as well as being a TAFE Travel and Tourism lecturer.
Andrew Bennett – Deputy Chair
Andrew grew up locally, attending South & East Kempsey Primary then Kempsey High School and gained his veterinary degree from Sydney University. Andrew’s passion is equine artificial reproduction & he now runs MERC (Mid North Coast Equine Reproduction Centre).
Maura Luxford - Non Executive Director
Maura Luxford has notched up almost twenty years on her professional pathway within vocational education in TAFENSW. Her current role as TAFE Services Manager covers the Lower Mid North Coast from Kempsey to Tuncurry with accountabilities across five campuses.
Greg Hollier - Non Executive Director
Greg is a Kempsey local, he attended St Joseph’s Primary and St Pauls Secondary College before moving away to complete his degree. Greg is passionate about helping his community, shown in his longstanding career and his strong relationship with his patients.
Nerryl Doney – Non Executive Director
Before commencing work as a solicitor in Kempsey in 1999, Nerryl was a solicitor with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Dubbo. She holds a Diploma in Law from the Law Extension Committee of the University of Sydney together with a diploma in legal practice from the College of Law.
Peter Townsend - Non Executive Director
Peter has been the General Manager of Coastline Credit Union since 1996. In his time as General Manager he has seen Coastline grow and make a significant impact on the local community, particularly for young people. The CUC Macleay Valley is another opportunity to help support the local community.
Christene Capel – Non Executive Director
Chris is a consultant at Chris Capel Consulting, a business she started in 2010 and is currently serving as Deputy Chair of Mid North Coast Regional Development Australia. Chris has completed her last three degrees externally, and is familiar with the challenges, and triumphs of study.