Caroline Thomas graduated from Flinders University in 2004 with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Health. She has worked in various regional Councils in South Australia and loves the complexity of being a sole EHO in a regional environment where thinking outside of the square is a must. In 2021, Caroline was awarded "Outstanding Individual contribution to the Environmental Health Profession" for her leadership in initiating feasibility studies for wastewater options for towns without common sewerage systems. She is currently a board member of the SA EHA branch and convenor of the SA EHA Public Health Special Interest group.