our board

As a mission-led organisation, our volunteer Directors have a personal commitment to the work of the non-for-profit organisation and making a difference in people’s lives.
The Board includes Directors with diverse skills and industry knowledge and successfully lead the governance and strategic directions of our organisation.
our board

Paul Gray
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- Director
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Paul is a corporate and commercial advice specialist who draws from experiences as a business owner, private legal advisor […]

Catherine McKean
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- Director
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Catherine is an experienced senior finance and treasury leader with over 25 years treasury risk management experience from […]

Gavin Heathcote
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- Director
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Gavin is the Chief Executive Officer of AWA Alliance Bank. Gavin has over 30 years of senior leadership experience within […]

Vanessa Schernickau
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- Director
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Vanessa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation. Vanessa brings a wealth of business, […]

Toni Clarke
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- Director
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Toni is a social worker with over 20 years’ experience in human services, policy and program development and delivery. […]

Paul Chow
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- Chair
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Paul is passionate about improving the health outcomes of our communities so that people can live their best lives. Having […]

Kate Russell
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- Director
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Kate is Director and co-founder of Russell Resources and Russell Services Group supporting efficiencies in the health […]

Nadia Javni
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- Director
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Nadia specialises in accounting, holding a Chartered Accountants membership with backgrounds in both external audit and business […]