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Board of Management
Sam Dohle - President
Sam was born and educated in the Hamilton district. He completed Tertiary studies in Agriculture and Commerce at Melbourne University and Lincoln University in NZ. He has been employed in the banking industry
for over 16 years since his graduation. During this time Sam has completed a
Graduate Diploma in Finance and is an associate member of FINSIA.
Sam also runs a grazing enterprise with his wife and family. He enjoys hunting and rugby. In addition to Mulleraterong he is a member of a local show committee and a financial advisory service.
Sam joined the Mulleraterong Centre Committee of Management in 2011 and was the Treasurer until 2014 when he became the President and Treasurer until 2018 and is currently the President of the Board of Management.
for over 16 years since his graduation. During this time Sam has completed a
Graduate Diploma in Finance and is an associate member of FINSIA.
Sam also runs a grazing enterprise with his wife and family. He enjoys hunting and rugby. In addition to Mulleraterong he is a member of a local show committee and a financial advisory service.
Sam joined the Mulleraterong Centre Committee of Management in 2011 and was the Treasurer until 2014 when he became the President and Treasurer until 2018 and is currently the President of the Board of Management.
Becky Morton - Vice President/Treasurer
Becky moved to Hamilton from Melbourne in 1984 to work for the Department of Agriculture in the Veterinary Laboratory in animal health research and diagnostics. When the laboratory closed in 1996 Becky started working in the community sector and held a number of part-time and casual positions in the sector. She was Coordinator of the Frances Hewett Community centre from 1996 to 1999. In 1998 Becky became Coordinator of the Hamilton Community House, a position she held until 2003 when she joined Western District Health Service as Coordinator of the South West Community Transport Program. Becky retired form this position in January 2017.
As a student in Melbourne in the 1970’s Becky volunteered for a range of organisations that provided recreational programs for children with disabilities. She also volunteered for Arts Access; a program that endeavoured to connect people with disabilities to arts programs. Throughout her working life she has maintained an interest in supporting people with disabilities.
Becky is passionate about the importance of accessible transport that enables all people to participate in their community and access services they need. Becky is currently a member of the Public Transport Access Committee that advises the Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, on improving accessibility of Victoria’s public transport services.
As a student in Melbourne in the 1970’s Becky volunteered for a range of organisations that provided recreational programs for children with disabilities. She also volunteered for Arts Access; a program that endeavoured to connect people with disabilities to arts programs. Throughout her working life she has maintained an interest in supporting people with disabilities.
Becky is passionate about the importance of accessible transport that enables all people to participate in their community and access services they need. Becky is currently a member of the Public Transport Access Committee that advises the Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan, on improving accessibility of Victoria’s public transport services.
Robyn Linke - Secretary
Robyn has been a member of the Board of Management since 2011 and says it was an honour to be invited to do so.
Robyn is a local person growing up in the Balmoral region during primary school years, and returning twenty years later with her family to settle in the Hamilton region.
After raising three sons with her husband Graeme, teaching and working in Graeme's office, she is now enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle in her retirement. Robyn enjoys spending time bike riding, swimming, walking, beginners golf, bridge, reading and spending more time with friends.
Robyn trusts that she can offer assistance to Mulleraterong as a BOM member, and looks forward to a continuing involvement in the future.
Robyn is a local person growing up in the Balmoral region during primary school years, and returning twenty years later with her family to settle in the Hamilton region.
After raising three sons with her husband Graeme, teaching and working in Graeme's office, she is now enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle in her retirement. Robyn enjoys spending time bike riding, swimming, walking, beginners golf, bridge, reading and spending more time with friends.
Robyn trusts that she can offer assistance to Mulleraterong as a BOM member, and looks forward to a continuing involvement in the future.
Tim Hallam
Tim joined the Mulleraterong Board of Management in November 2016.
As the principal of Hallam Legal his legal skills are a great asset to the Board.
As the principal of Hallam Legal his legal skills are a great asset to the Board.
Kara Winderlich
Kara was born and educated in the Hamilton region.
Kara has worked for Southern Grampians Shire Council since 2017 and is currently the SGSC Risk Management Coordinator . This role entails all things risk including insurance, policy and process development, OHS, Workers Compensation and compliance.
Kara has completed tertiary education in Business Management and Human Resources.
In her spare time she enjoys volunteering on the Good Shepherd School Council, reading, gardening, spending time with family and friends.
Kara has worked for Southern Grampians Shire Council since 2017 and is currently the SGSC Risk Management Coordinator . This role entails all things risk including insurance, policy and process development, OHS, Workers Compensation and compliance.
Kara has completed tertiary education in Business Management and Human Resources.
In her spare time she enjoys volunteering on the Good Shepherd School Council, reading, gardening, spending time with family and friends.
Sharon Muldoon
Sharon joined the Mulleraterong BOM in March 2019 after having recently retired from working in community, disability services and health sectors of government for the past 36 years. She has held senior management positions including National Operations/Project Management roles for Vision Australia.
As a Director of South West Healthcare, Sharon has held various roles including three years as Board Chair and brings extensive experience in client services, strategic planning and governance.
Sharon has excellent knowledge of local services and has worked closely with agencies and organisations across a wide spectrum of support services available to clients in a rural region.
As a Director of South West Healthcare, Sharon has held various roles including three years as Board Chair and brings extensive experience in client services, strategic planning and governance.
Sharon has excellent knowledge of local services and has worked closely with agencies and organisations across a wide spectrum of support services available to clients in a rural region.
Fiona Musson
Fiona grew up and was educated in Melbourne from the age of 8, including tertiary studies in psychology, theatre, and dance at Rusden.
Having lived and worked then in England for 6 years, Fiona, husband and their baby moved to the Western District and have set up and run an ever expanding Dairy Farming business for over 23 years. Fiona runs the accounting and all the HRM areas for the business and staff, and has completed a Diploma of Business and a Diploma of Human Resource Management.
Her love of producing art and anything creative is squeezed between work and 4 children. Fiona's second eldest child currently attends Mulleraterong Centre as a client, so she hopes to bring a carers perspective.
Having lived and worked then in England for 6 years, Fiona, husband and their baby moved to the Western District and have set up and run an ever expanding Dairy Farming business for over 23 years. Fiona runs the accounting and all the HRM areas for the business and staff, and has completed a Diploma of Business and a Diploma of Human Resource Management.
Her love of producing art and anything creative is squeezed between work and 4 children. Fiona's second eldest child currently attends Mulleraterong Centre as a client, so she hopes to bring a carers perspective.
Michael Shanahan
Mike joined Mulleraterong Centre as a director in 2019.
An OHS professional, Mike has worked extensively in heavy industry, shipping, power production, and then in the horticultural industries as a consultant, landscape designer and construction contractor and an educator in the horticultural industries. Mike is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers, a past chairman and past board member. Mike served on the NSW Primary Industries Training Advisory Body as the VET Primary Industries Training Packages were developed and implemented nationally.
As a horticulture and land management educator, Mike worked extensively in the NSW TAFE system, with a focus on teaching in forensic mental health and correctional facilities in NSW.
With qualifications in Marine Engineering, Applied Science, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and OHS and Risk, Mike brings a variety of skills and knowledge to the Board of Mulleraterong.
An OHS professional, Mike has worked extensively in heavy industry, shipping, power production, and then in the horticultural industries as a consultant, landscape designer and construction contractor and an educator in the horticultural industries. Mike is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers, a past chairman and past board member. Mike served on the NSW Primary Industries Training Advisory Body as the VET Primary Industries Training Packages were developed and implemented nationally.
As a horticulture and land management educator, Mike worked extensively in the NSW TAFE system, with a focus on teaching in forensic mental health and correctional facilities in NSW.
With qualifications in Marine Engineering, Applied Science, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and OHS and Risk, Mike brings a variety of skills and knowledge to the Board of Mulleraterong.
Interested in becoming a member of the Board of Management?
The Board of Management is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Mulleraterong Centre Inc. and has legal obligations under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.
The Mulleraterong Centre Board of Management meets at the Centre at 5:30pm on the third Monday of each month except December (one week earlier) and January (no meeting).
Tea, coffee and snacks are provided and meetings are usually finished by approximately 7pm.
The usual BOM member term is three years.
The Agenda for the next meeting, including attachments, is sent out prior to each meeting.
An expression of interest form, a Board of Management Handbook and a copy of the Mulleraterong Centre Rules (Constitution) can be provided upon request.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact CEO Annette Read or get in touch using the form on the CONTACT page.
The Mulleraterong Centre Board of Management meets at the Centre at 5:30pm on the third Monday of each month except December (one week earlier) and January (no meeting).
Tea, coffee and snacks are provided and meetings are usually finished by approximately 7pm.
The usual BOM member term is three years.
The Agenda for the next meeting, including attachments, is sent out prior to each meeting.
An expression of interest form, a Board of Management Handbook and a copy of the Mulleraterong Centre Rules (Constitution) can be provided upon request.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact CEO Annette Read or get in touch using the form on the CONTACT page.
CEO & Management
Annette Read - Chief Executive Officer
Annette was appointed Mulleraterong Centre Chief Executive Officer in 2003.
A qualified Business Management Consultant, Annette has worked with a wide variety of businesses on strategic planning, quality, systems and continuous improvement. Annette's background also includes, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Management and Media Sales with work in accounting and banking providing a solid foundation.
As a representative of Mulleraterong Centre, Annette is a member of the South West Disability Network and Community Southwest.
Volunteer roles include Business in the Community Business Mentoring, membership of the HHRC Committee and the Alexandra House Board of Management. Annette is a keen equine enthusiast and has been involved in the management of horse events in Canada, New Zealand and Australia and has been a Riding for the Disabled volunteer.
Born in Australia, Annette has lived in Canada and New Zealand for extended periods before returning to Australia in 2003.
A qualified Business Management Consultant, Annette has worked with a wide variety of businesses on strategic planning, quality, systems and continuous improvement. Annette's background also includes, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Management and Media Sales with work in accounting and banking providing a solid foundation.
As a representative of Mulleraterong Centre, Annette is a member of the South West Disability Network and Community Southwest.
Volunteer roles include Business in the Community Business Mentoring, membership of the HHRC Committee and the Alexandra House Board of Management. Annette is a keen equine enthusiast and has been involved in the management of horse events in Canada, New Zealand and Australia and has been a Riding for the Disabled volunteer.
Born in Australia, Annette has lived in Canada and New Zealand for extended periods before returning to Australia in 2003.
Peter Gilbert - Client Services Manager
Peter joined Mulleraterong Centre in 1993. Originally from a primary teaching background, Peter has performed a number of roles at the Centre. These include Program Instructor, OH&S Representative, Individual Program Plan Coordinator and Assistant Program Manager. Peter had been operating in the role of the Client Services Manager for 10 years before the change to Transition Manager during the introduction of the NDIS to Mulleraterong Centre, and now back to Client Services Manager.
In his role, Peter is responsible for liaising with parents and carers and ensuring that clients are able to join the programs, activities and services that they choose.
Peter works closely with Mulleraterong's professional program staff to fine tune the huge range of programs and services on offer at Mulleraterong Centre.
In his role, Peter is responsible for liaising with parents and carers and ensuring that clients are able to join the programs, activities and services that they choose.
Peter works closely with Mulleraterong's professional program staff to fine tune the huge range of programs and services on offer at Mulleraterong Centre.
Alison Dunn - Quality Manager
Alison joined the Mulleraterong Team in 2010.
Alison comes from a hairdressing background. She has also worked in retail and hospitality industries, as well as owning her own business.
Alison has completed her Certificate IV in Disability, OH&S Representative course, Integrated Communication training, Middle Management workshops and has held a variety of roles including Program Instructor, OH&S Representative, Communication Coordinator and Quality Manager.
Alison’s current role since December 2017 as NDIS Quality Manager, includes managing the Mulleraterong Quality Management System and developing and implementing best practice processes for Mulleraterong Centre’s NDIS business.
She also provides NDIS support and advice to NDIS clients, their parents and carers
Alison won “Employee Of The Year” in the Southern Grampians, Powercor Ace Radio Business Awards in 2013.
Alison says she loves working at Mulleraterong and being part of a positive organisation that encourages personal growth and individual outcomes.
Alison comes from a hairdressing background. She has also worked in retail and hospitality industries, as well as owning her own business.
Alison has completed her Certificate IV in Disability, OH&S Representative course, Integrated Communication training, Middle Management workshops and has held a variety of roles including Program Instructor, OH&S Representative, Communication Coordinator and Quality Manager.
Alison’s current role since December 2017 as NDIS Quality Manager, includes managing the Mulleraterong Quality Management System and developing and implementing best practice processes for Mulleraterong Centre’s NDIS business.
She also provides NDIS support and advice to NDIS clients, their parents and carers
Alison won “Employee Of The Year” in the Southern Grampians, Powercor Ace Radio Business Awards in 2013.
Alison says she loves working at Mulleraterong and being part of a positive organisation that encourages personal growth and individual outcomes.
Staff
Melissa Gould - Staff Replacement & Timetable Coordinator |
Ally Gordon - Finance Officer |
Melissa started her administration career with SGAE before coming to work at Mulleraterong Centre in 2003 as the Administration Assistant. She fulfilled that role until the arrival of her first son in 2009, returning in 2010 to become the Support Plan Coordinator and following another addition to the family in 2011, she returned in 2012. In addition to her other numerous administration responsibilities, Mel has assumed the role of Timetable & Staff Replacement Coordinator and the Chief Fire Warden.
Melissa completed her Certificate III in Business Administration through Mulleraterong and is currently undertaking a Leadership training course. Mel enjoys coming to work each day and managing the timetabling of approximately 25 staff and 62 clients into 110 program sessions and individual supports throughout each day. |
Ally first walked through the front doors of Mulleraterong in 2014 to begin her career as an Administration Officer.
With a background in accounts, Ally’s role slowly changed overtime to focus more on the financial aspects of the business, leading to her newly created title of Finance Officer. The increased level of responsibility and accountability are the keys to keeping Ally motivated. Unlike other places she has worked at, each day at Mulleraterong is different. Ally can be reconciling accounts one minute to helping a client the next. It’s the culture of the Staff and the clients that Ally loves the most at Mulleraterong. |
Julie Donovan - Bookkeeper |
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After moving from Melbourne to Hamilton in 2018 Julie took up the position of Bookkeeper at Mulleraterong.
Her previous occupations include medical receptionist, accounts payable and receivable. She has really enjoyed seeing the joy the clients and their carers get out of participating in the many activity sessions they attend daily. She personally interacts with the clients through the administration office on a daily basis, whether it be to hand in a note, pay a bill or just to say ‘Hello’. During her time at Mulleraterong she has seen that there are many differing requirements for each client, all of which are taken on board by the staff to make each day a success. Francois Oberson
Francois is an activity leader who leads our French street gardening program, an op-shop program and some of the other centre-based activities.
Francois loves the diversity of the programs and spending time with the clients. It makes him happy knowing he is a part of them reaching their goals and learning new skills. Francois has previously worked as a pastry chef, and since joining Mulleraterong in 2006 has completed his Certificate IV in Disability. Andy Ross
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Barb is the Activity Leader of Work Placement support, Pacemakers, Connections, Wednesday walk and some sessions of Mobility and Leisure. Barb also supports and escorts an outreach client.
Her job is important to her as she feels she is able to make a difference for people with a disability through engaging them in activities which enhance their life. Professionally, Barb acts with care and integrity, advocating for clients when necessary. Barb was a nurse for 30 years, a teenage foster carer for seven and a half years before joining the Mulleraterong team in 2005 on the casual roster and becoming full time in 2006. In 2010, Barb won the ACE Radio/Powercor Employee of the year. Barb also facilitated the Community Inclusion Service from 2006 - 2019 which was a finalist in the Powercor awards in 2005 and 2012 and won the Community Enterprise Award in 2008. Jacqui Bain
Jacqui started at Mulleraterong in 2007 and currently works as a Band 3 Activity Leader.
Jacqui is involved in cooking programs, art programs, swimming programs, Meals on Wheels, Woolcraft, Shopping, TEAM advocacy group and facilitated the opening of the Mulleraterong Centre opp shop "Opportunities" in 2017. Jacqui finds working at Mulleraterong very rewarding and she loves working with the clients, watching them to achieve their goals. In 2016, Jacqui was awarded the ACE Radio/Powercor "Employee Of The Year" and is currently completing Middle Management Training. |
Frank Fletcher |
Marcia Worthy |
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Sallie Glare |
Dennis Merryfull |
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Pa-lin Henry |
Bev McDonald |
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Michael Borrodell |
Kate Addinsall |
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Ash Carrigg |
Pauline Perkins |
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Donna Vaughan |
Ellen Casey |
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Ellen began as a volunteer at Mulleraterong in July 2017 and is currently employed permanently on a Thursday and Friday as a support worker. Ellen also works at James Dean Pharmacy on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday’s as a dispensary assistant and has been employed there since 2001.
Ellen works mainly one on one with clients in the garden maintenance and Friday walker programs but is also involved in other programs such as music therapy, iPads, swimming and green room activities. Ellen loves all the different personalities at the centre and thrives on clients overcoming challenges, helping them learn new skills and brightening their day. |
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Caroline Mills |
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Volunteers
Joylene Lehmann |
Vicki Allen |
Bryan Mckoy - Handyman
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Why volunteer with Mulleraterong?
Volunteering provides the opportunity to meet a range of people and participate in a variety of activities.
Our volunteers are highly valued and become members of the Mulleraterong family. Their support enhances our programs and enriches the lives of our clients. Our volunteers gain a sense of satisfaction from helping others and giving back to the community while learning new skills and meeting new people.
Please contact us to make an appointment to speak with the CEO regarding opportunities or simply register your interest using the contact form on this website.
Our volunteers are highly valued and become members of the Mulleraterong family. Their support enhances our programs and enriches the lives of our clients. Our volunteers gain a sense of satisfaction from helping others and giving back to the community while learning new skills and meeting new people.
Please contact us to make an appointment to speak with the CEO regarding opportunities or simply register your interest using the contact form on this website.
