LLOYD, Brad
District of Colton
Brad is a straight-talker who believes real change starts at street level. Since moving from Melbourne in 2008, he has built deep roots in Underdale, where he lives and works in a local small family business. As founder of the 5032 Neighbourhood Network Facebook group, Brad has spent years connecting locals and helping neighbours solve everyday problems. He understands the pressures facing South Australian families because he lives them. Brad lives in Underdale with his fiancé, Manuel, and is an avid gamer in his downtime. He’s running to bring
practical thinking, community leadership and a genuine local voice to Parliament.
HAYNES, Adriana
District of King
With a legal background and a strong commitment to social justice, she is passionate about challenging and improving systems that are not working for the community. Living with a disability has never prevented her from advocating for reform, particularly in areas such as the Department of Child Protection and policing practices. She believes mandatory reporting processes need careful reconsideration to ensure they genuinely protect children without creating unintended harm. A devoted parent to five children, she also cares deeply for her pets. She loves music and has worked across several professional fields, bringing resilience, lived experience and determination to everything
she pursues.
MOULE, Ashley
District of Kavel
Ashley Moule is a consulting engineering professional, small business owner and long-time Adelaide Hills resident standing for the electorate of Kavel with Real Change SA. With more than 30 years’ experience working with multinational consulting firms, Ashley has led complex environmental, infrastructure and redevelopment projects across Australia and internationally. His work has given him a practical understanding of government planning and regulatory systems, and the challenges people face navigating them. Ashley is passionate about better infrastructure planning, stronger community services and greater government accountability. Married with three adult sons, he enjoys fishing, supporting his boys’ sporting lives, and calling the Adelaide Hills home.
BIRDSEYE, Tom
District of Morphett
Tom Birdseye is an engineer with a background in robotics engineering and works in Asset Management at SA Power Networks. He is passionate about South Australia’s role as a global leader in renewable energy and believes the state has a unique opportunity to stay ahead by embracing cleaner, abundant energy that strengthens both the environment and the economy. Tom is deeply committed to community service. He volunteers extensively, including supporting a local animal shelterand serving as a director of charitable organisations. He also enjoys encouraging the next generation of innovators, regularly judging high school robotics competitions. Tom believes that combining technical innovation with community leadership helps build a stronger future for South Australia.
HUTCHISON, Janice
District of Morialta
Janice recently retired after a 30-year career in child protection, dedicating her working life to supporting vulnerable children and families. Beginning her career working alongside psychologists and social workers, she later completed a Diploma and Degree in Social Work while raising her young son as a single parent. Over the years she worked across several offices in northern Adelaide, eventually serving as a supervisor for more than 20 years. Janice has also worked in a variety of roles throughout her life, demonstrating resilience and determination. Outside of work she enjoys genealogy research and gardening, and values family, community connection and helping others navigate life’s challenges.
PATERSON, Emma
District of Unley
Emma Jane is a mother of three and proud grandmother of one very special little boy. For more than 17 years she has been a dedicated advocate for survivors of domestic violence, helping drive awareness, policy discussion and community support. She facilitated South Australia’s first domestic violence conference and was an early presenter at the state’s first White Ribbon event, later becoming an accredited White Ribbon advocate. Emma Jane has also served on the Chamber of Commerce and Business board and developed Women in Business training programs. A published author and internationally recognised poet, she now brings her experience, compassion and leadership to the Real Change SA team.
MANOLAKIS, Anastasios
District of Kaurna
TAYLERSON, Joanne
District of Narungga
MANOLAKIS, Spiro
District of Flinders
Leaving school at 15, he quickly entered the workforce and built a life defined by hard work and community. Over the years he has held a range of jobs, including running a fish shop on The Parade in Norwood, working at grain silos, buying fish for SAFCOL, and cleaning ships at the Port of Thevenard. He has been in a long-term de facto relationship and is a proud father of five, with eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A keen sportsman, he has played lawn bowls, golf, football, badminton, basketball and cricket. He enjoys gardening, music and time with friends, and follows current affairs closely, particularly justice reform.
SCHUMACHER, Kelly
District of Mawson
Originally from California, she immigrated to Australia 24 years ago after meeting her husband in the United States. Both have built their careers in the wine industry, with her husband working as a wine technician. She specialises in legal compliance for wineries, helping producers navigate the regulations required to legally sell their wines. Now based in Sellicks Beach in the McLaren Vale region, she has strong ties to the local wine community. A mother of three and a proud grandmother, she enjoys camping, spending time outdoors and sharing family moments. She also ran a street-food truck for 10 years.
DOTTORE, Mara
District of Hartley
Mara has long been an active and supportive member of Adelaide’s Spanish and Italian communities, dedicating much of her time to assisting elderly residents and those needing extra support. After a successful two-decade career in the pharmaceutical industry, she stepped away to give back to the community, working in aged care for six years. Her passion for property later led her into real estate, where she continues to work today. Beyond her professional roles, Mara is driven by a deep care for people and a strong sense of justice. She brings compassion, community understanding, and practical experience to her role as a candidate with Real Change SA.
VUKOJE, Vasko
District of Lee
Originally from Dubrovnik and Yugoslavia, born to Serbian parents, Vasko studied law at the Faculty of Law in Split from 1973 to 1977. He practised as a criminal lawyer in Serbia and several European countries before migrating to Australia in 1995 with his wife and two daughters as refugees from the Balkan war. In South Australia he has worked as a Community Settlement Support Worker with the Serbian Community of South Australia and in private practice. He has volunteered for 28 years as a Serbian radio presenter and served as a Serbian language examiner in secondary schools and a community sport and recreation leader for 25 years. Married with three children and four grandchildren, he enjoys sport, reading, history, travel and spending time with his dog.
