- North Queensland Sports Foundation
Know who we are
We are a Non-Profit
The NQSF is a non for profit public company operating independently in the North Queensland region with a purpose “to encourage and promote sports within the North Queensland region”.
NQSF is governed by a Board of Directors, including two Independent Directors, and receives advice on key issues from a Member Advisory Forum. NQSF Corporate Members currently comprise 25 regional LGAs.

Our Board of Directors
Cr Rhonda Coghlan
Cairns Regional Council Director representing Large Local Government Authority
I have lived in North Queensland for around 30 years.
I’ve worked mostly in financial services over that time. My roles have included Financial planning, Branch Manager, Business Banking Specialist, BDM Superannuation and Relationship Manager Superannuation.
I’ve always taken an interest in local sport. I’ve been heavily involved with Rugby League, and cycling is a passion, however I do have a very broad interest over all.

Representing Small, Medium and Large Councils

Cr Kate Hastie
VICE CHAIR Charters Towers Regional Council Director Representing Medium Local Government Authority

Cr Ash-Lee Johnson
DIRECTOR Mackay Regional Council Director Representing Large Local Government Authority

Cr Kristian Price
DIRECTOR Townsville City Council Representing Large Local Government Authority

Cr Jane Pickles
DIRECTOR Isaac Regional Council Representing Medium Local Government Authority

Cr Niki Flute
DIRECTOR Flinders Shire Council Director Representing Small Local Government Authority

Jon Sieben
DIRECTOR Development Committee Director representing Non Local Local Government Authorities and Life Members

Glenn 'Minty' Mintern
Independent Director

Michael Whiting
Independent Director

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Governance Information
The NQSF membership includes 25 North Queensland Local Government Authorities and their constituents totaling 653,365. As NQSF is run by volunteers and a small employed team of 4 coordinators, NQSF’s member LGAs play a vital role in the delivery of both the event and project portfolio.
The NQSF is a non for profit public company operating independently in the North Queensland region with a purpose “to encourage and promote sports within the North Queensland region”. NQSF is governed by a Board of Directors, including two Independent Directors, and receives advice on key issues from a Member Advisory Forum. NQSF Corporate Members currently comprise 25 regional LGAs.
Non-Local Authority Members
- Mark Tyrell
- Jon Sieben
- Brett Maf
- Les Walke
- Sam Torris
- Andrew Bligh
Life Members
- Lyn McLaughlin
- Peter Elliott
- Margaret Cochrano
- Ross Contarin
- Daniel Jackson
- Midge Jackson
- Matt O’Neill
- Pat WrightThe late Bob McCullough OAM
- The late Noel Wilson
- Jessie Richardson
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