The mayor of Campbelltown, Darcy Lound, has joined the board of directors of CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong.
He was one of three appointments made by the Bishop of Wollongong, Brian Mascord this week.
“Councillor Darcy Lound brings more than a decade of local government leadership to the board,’’ said the Diocese in a media statement issued yesterday.
“First elected to Campbelltown City Council in 2012, and serving as Mayor of Campbelltown since 2024, he has built a reputation for community-focused leadership and a practical, people-first approach to public service.
“His deep understanding of the Macarthur region, where CatholicCare delivers a range of aged care, children’s and family services, adds valuable local insight to the board’s work,’’ it also said.
“Darcy also brings extensive commercial experience, having worked in sales engineering roles with WeldQuip and Bolts and Industrial.
“His professional background has developed strong skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, customer service and business development.
“Darcy attended St Gregory’s College Campbelltown and completed a fitter and machinist apprenticeship through Campbelltown TAFE.
“He is undertaking the University of Technology Sydney Executive Certificate for Elected Members and the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Directors Course in 2026.’’
Cr Lound said he was honoured to join the CatholicCare Board and to support “an organisation that does such meaningful work for people across our region’’.
“CatholicCare walks alongside people at some of the most important moments in their lives, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its mission and its future.’’
Rev Fr James Arblaster and Matt Baxter were the other two new appointments to the board of directors of CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong.
CatholicCare supports more than 9,000 people each year through services across the lifespan including aged care, disability, children’s services, out-of-school-hours care, family support, counselling, foster care and community programs.
With services delivered across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Macarthur and Southern Highlands, the organisation plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families when they need practical, trusted and compassionate care.
