Our Staff

Adjunt Associate Professor Shyla Mills (she/her) is the CEO at Palliative Care South Australia (PCSA). Shyla’s role is responsible for effective management and achieving the strategic objectives of the organisation.

Shyla has worked in palliative care for over 20 years across different settings including paediatrics, community and aged care throughout Australia, as well as internationally in India, Nepal, Mongolia and the UK. Prior to her role at Palliative Care South Australia, She was the CEO at Palliative Care Queensland, and before that a National Program Manager at Palliative Care Australia.  Shyla is board member for the international charity Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom for over 10 years and was the former Vice-President of Palliative Care Nurses Australia.

Inspired by international models of palliative care, Shyla has successfully led the introduction of several new public health palliative care programs while in her former role in Queensland including the establishment of the program Ambulance Wish Queensland (which when launched in 2019 reached over 155 million people online) and public education programs, Last Aid and PalliLEARN.

Shyla says her Ambulance Wish would be to watch one last sunset at the beach, with a glass of wine surrounded by her sons, husband, dog and friends.

Margot Maddock (she/her)is the Corporate Services Manager for PCSA. Margot’s role is responsible for the planning, execution and review of all corporate service requirements at PCSA. Her role encompasses a broad range of activities including finance, human resources, membership, funding, compliance and administration.

With an extensive career across both the not for profit and private sectors Margot has worked for professional services firms and organisations with a focus on community support.

Most recently Margot has spent three years in Darwin enjoying the lifestyle working for a large Northern Territory NDIS provider.

Margot is looking forward to contributing her skills in an organisation that strives to improve community outcomes.

Margot says her Ambulance Wish would be to watch the sunrise with her wonderful family on a beautiful clear day.

Catherine Coram (she/her) is the Events, Fundraising and Communications Manager for PCSA. Catherine’s role is to work with the team, lifting the profile and awareness of PCSA and palliative care in South Australia through marketing, membership, fundraising, sponsorship, events and training.

Catherine has worked for national brands in both marketing and sales roles for over 25 years. Her key skills are based on developing brand strategy and delivering growth across all relevant marketing and sales channels. She has a passion for establishing integrated partnerships with like-minded brands and organisations for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Catherine’s Ambulance Wish would be to spend time with her family, soaking in their love and laughter whilst watching one last sunset over the beach.

Leonie Knowles (she/her) is the project officer for the PEPA SA program, which is part of the PEPA and IPEPA national palliative care project managed by QUT. Leonie’s role is responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of the PEPA SA program, in particular coordinating the PEPA placements.

Leonie has extensive administration experience in varied roles from Education, Oil and Gas Industry, Television, Retail, Building & Construction industries. Leonie is looking forward to applying her knowledge to this industry.

Leonie’s Ambulance Wish would be to spend time together with her family at one of South Australia’s wonderful beaches.

Kasey Dale (she/her) is the Administration Officer of PCSA. Kasey’s role is responsible for supporting administration across all of PCSA including responding to enquiries, secretariat for formal meetings, CEO diary management, ICT liaison and general administration activities.

Kasey has 3 years of experience working as an Administration officer in the healthcare industry. In addition to her admin work, she has worked as a Chef in Aged care homes and managed Deli’s in-between. She has a strong passion for meeting, helping, and communicating with people from all walks of life.

Kasey’s Ambulance Wish would be to be surrounded by her whole family, including her amazing Fiancé, enjoying a glass of wine in the Adelaide Hills.

Alicia Hosking  is the Ambulance Wish Coordinator for PCSA.

Alicia’s role is to plan and coordinate each stage of the Ambulance Wish process, working closely with Ambulance Wish volunteers, other staff and stakeholders. From the initial Wish request through to Wish fulfillment, each Ambulance Wish has many people involved, working together to make it happen.

 Alicia has worked for many years as a physiotherapist in adult and paediatric settings in Australia and overseas, with broad experience that includes oncology and palliative care. An additional career in events and project management led to her working in a variety of roles for major international sporting events as well as several not-for-profit organisations. She is keen to utilise her knowledge and skills gained from both careers in her role as Ambulance Wish Coordinator. 

Alicia is looking forward to helping create special memories for Ambulance Wish recipients and their families and she feels privileged to be working for PCSA.

 Alicia’s Ambulance Wish would be to share a picnic and champagne with loved ones, overlooking the Fleurieu coastline at sunset.