Our amazing team
CEO & Founder
Ange Liston-McCaughley is the founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation, a Victorian charity that supports the emotional journey of families experiencing a new diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and connecting them to a community of Type 1 families. Ange is married to her childhood sweetheart Leif McCaughley, who is also very involved in the running of the charity.
The idea for the foundation came to her after running a marathon, just one of 10 marathons she would run that year, crossing the line in a tutu and raising awareness for Type 1 diabetes here in Australia.
Ange is an inspirational woman with a strong vision and clear focus to support others, she is a mum of four gorgeous children and comes from a large family. Ange grew up in Melbourne, before relocating her family to Geelong in 2009.
Ange’s daughter, Lila, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 9 (she is now a young woman). A traumatic misdiagnosis that became a life-threatening situation, one that Ange will forever say no family should ever have to experience. This was the main catalyst for forming the Foundation, to create mass community awareness of the symptoms and to support and connect others.
After deciding to become a marathon runner, Ange went on to run twelve marathons all after having her children. She proudly completed one in each state of Australia and then ran the New York City Marathon to take her message of Type 1 diabetes awareness to the world.
Not only is Ange extremely relaxed, friendly and caring, with a background in fashion designand events, Ange rocks out any outfit with style and certainly knows how to organise a large-scale event with precision and ease.
Ange-Liston McCaughley
“Ange Liston-McCaughley is an inspiring Australian with a vision and clear focus to support others. She is a mum of four gorgeous children and comes from a large supportive family. She is the founder and CEO of Type 1 Foundation. A foundation that supports the emotional journey of families living with Type 1 Diabetes. She is also a marathon runner, having completed 12 marathons in her life, proudly completing one in each state of Australia to recognise the wide spread awareness of the life long illness of diabetes. With a background in fashion not only is Ange extremely friendly and caring she rocks out any outfit with style!—”
- Destination Happiness - Channel 9 TV SHOW
Staff
Andi Balog
Tilly Edwards
CARE PACKAGE MANAGER
FUNDRAISING
Amanda-Lee Shoebridge
Amanda-Lee’s involvement with The Type 1 Foundation began when a dear friend ordered a newly diagnosed pack for her Type1 son Roman as a surprise.
Her enthusiasm for fostering connections among type1 families shines through in her role as National Ambassador Manager & Event committee member.
AMBASSADOR MANAGER, EVENT COMMITTEE
Andi has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for over 21 years. She is a Nutritionist/Personal Trainer from Adelaide, owner of Empowering Health - Nutrition & Health Coaching for Type 1 Diabetics, and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design (Visual Communications).
She combines her own experiences with Type 1 and her extensive understanding of Nutrition/Fitness/Graphic Design to manage the Type 1 Foundation Website, Email Marketing and Social Media.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Tilly is Mum to Archer 8, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 18 months of age.
She has a bachelor of Industrial design and extensive experience in design and marketing industries.
SOCIALS, MARKETING, WEBSITE MANAGER
Bianca Ward
Jen Trevorrow
Jen Trevorrow lives with Type 1 Diabetes.
She has 20 years experience working in public speaking and is the host of the T1F Motivating Mondays online interviews. Jen has been volunteering for T1F for over 3 years. She brings a wealth of experience and passion to the Foundation, managing a large portion of the fundraising.
Bianca is the mum of 2 Children living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Board
Michelle Winckle
Sarah Gocentas
TYPE1 FAMILY COORDINATOR
TREASURER
Naomi Glasson
Caroline Smith
Naomi is a giver, she’s been volunteering with T1F for over 4 years now.
Naomi lives with Type1 and is also a mum to 2 young children.
There is nothing Naomi can’t do for T1F and if she can’t she will certainly give it a go or work it out.
Naomi and her mum donate numerous hours helping at events. With a super organised and positive attitude Naomi makes things happen. Doing lots of behind the scenes work and keeping things running smoothly.
Caroline lives with Type1 Diabetes and has a wealth of experience working in administration and volunteering for the foundation, spreading awareness far and wide.
Caroline is passionate about creating change.
Nicole Read
Siobhan Barlow
MEDICAL ADVISORY
MEDICAL ADVISORY
Josh Ginpil
Kieran Liston
GOVERNANCE
CHAIRMAN
Joshua is a Type 1 Dad and passionate about raising awareness for Type one in the community.
He has extensive experience in senior management roles in the Corporate Governance, Audit and Risk Management profession within the Financial Services and Government sectors.
Josh holds a number of qualifications in business & accounting, is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary, Chartered Manager, is recognised as a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Kieran is the Grandfather of a Type1 and the founder of Liston Newton Advisory and has been leading the firm since 1976.
Kieran is a Certified Practising Accountant, Registered Company Auditor and Accredited Specialist Superannuation Adviser.
Kieran is the Chairman of T1F and brings a wealth of knowledge and volunteer experience having sat on many boards in the past and present.
Sarah Gocentas is a Mum of 3 children and type1 Mum of Mylee. Sarah brings a wealth of administration experience and knowledge as she also works part time in the families Mechanic business.
Sarah is trained in Bookkeeping and volunteers as the treasurer and event coordinator.
Michelle Winckle is a Type1 Mum and also lives with Type1 Diabetes herself.
Michelle is also a Mum of 4 children and the Hayeswinckle real estate AGENT Director, franchise’s Number 1 female agent in 2010 and backs that up with an impressive list of international and national rankings.
GENERAL MEMBER
BALLARAT PRESIDENT
Siobhan Barlow is a trained Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), Diabetes Educator and Registered Nurse and practices in Mackay.
Siobhan has lived experience with Type1 Diabetes as a Mum of a Son Olly. Siobhan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board.