Our Team

Meredith Wyles

Non-Executive Director & Board Chair

Meredith’s significant experience includes working as a staff training officer in the Commonwealth Public Service, as well as executive officer of the Northern Territory Playgroup Association, and the Sponsor Family Association of the N.T. She has been president of the Playgroup Council of Australia Inc, as well as serving on the N.T. Chief Minister’s Women’s Advisory Council, where the focus was on women’s participation in the workplace, leadership opportunities, and workplace flexibility. More recently, she has been a board director and President of the Legacy Club of S.A. and Broken Hill Inc.

Meredith is a director of the inaugural Board of The Cottage Homes Inc and previously served on the Management Committee for 10 years.

Dr Damian Madigan

Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chair

Damian is an architect and academic who collaborates with industry and government to explore new low-rise suburban infill models that respond to changing demographic needs, including ageing-in-place.

As an individual and collaborator, his housing propositions have won design competition awards, shortlistings, and commendations from the City of Los Angeles, NSW State Government, the City of Sydney, Architecture Australia, and the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation.

A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, Damian is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at UniSA, a Member of the SA Government’s State Design Review Panel, and an expert Member of the Australian Architecture Program Accreditation Standing Panel.

Damian was appointed to the Board in June 2023.

Greg Adams

Non-Executive Director & Secretary

Greg’s career encompassed a number of senior management roles in the manufacturing industry in South Australia and he brings to the Board a demonstrated ability to guide and connect with a large cross-section of people.

Greg was a member of the previous Management Committee for 3 years and is a member of the inaugural board of The Cottage Homes Inc.

In retirement, his aim has been to support a not-for-profit organisation as a volunteer.

Dr Marie Wood

Non-Executive Director

Marie is an experienced marketing and communications consultant and business owner. Her career roles include School Principal, Coordinator of Marketing and Communications for Catholic Education SA, and director of a family-owned, building-related business. She is currently involved in supporting two start-up companies and mentoring PhD students.

Marie has worked as a non-executive director on boards in education, aged care, social housing, employment, and Indigenous education and boarding. She is currently on the Boards of Clayton Church Homes, Rembrandt Living and is also a member of St Vincent de Paul Society, Refugee & Asylum Seeker Management Committee.

She has significant experience in not-for-profit organisations, in developing and leading programs to support potentially marginalised individuals and communities. Marie was appointed to the inaugural Board of The Cottage Homes in 2020.

Kim Bigg

Non-Executive Director

Kim is currently a Director of Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers and has considerable experience in the accounting industry supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprise clients to manage and grow their businesses. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ).

Kim became a Board member 2021. He is determined to support people of all ages, particularly those who are older and in need of assistance, to ensure they can live with freedom and independence

Phil Hough

Non-Executive Director

Phil’s professional career spanned more than 40-years in the banking and finance industry, which developed his excellent people and communication skills.

In his retirement, Phil is keen to volunteer where he can make a difference. In addition to becoming an Adelaide Oval Ambassador, Phil commenced volunteering with The Cottage Homes in 2021, as a Visitor to Parkside. Phil feels it is a privilege to work with The Cottage Homes’ residents at Parkside, to ensure they enjoy safe and secure housing and live their later years with dignity.

Phil was appointed to the Board in July 2022.