St Lukes Board Profiles
Bishop Andrew Curnow
President
Appointed December 2007
Bishop Curnow has been the Bishop of Bendigo since 2003 following ten years as an assistant Bishop in Melbourne. He is an enabler and brings to the Board his passion for justice and welfare issues, and for building a fair society. Interests outside the Board and his work range across reading, history, politics, geography, wine, gardening and birds.
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Damian Wells
Appointed December 2009
Damian has a strong background in the Victorian water and environmental sectors, with key roles at Goulburn Murray Water and North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA). He was appointed the CEO of North Central CMA in 2008, which is an environmental and water business with an annual turnover of $20 million. Damian completed his Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) at Flinders University SA and has an MBA from Charles Sturt University. He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Damian brings to St Luke's strengths in strategic planning & development, financial management and change management. He has a keen interest in bringing out the best in people and fosters effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver sustainable business results.
Damian's personal interests include adventure travel and catching up with friends and family.
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Jeff Westbrook
Appointed December 2009
Jeff is the Business Manager/Registrar with the Bendigo Diocesan Trust, having held that position for the past 18 months. Jeff’s background is in business management with over 25 years experience in a variety of positions, including as an owner/operator of businesses in Bendigo. He holds an Advanced Diploma of Business Management from the University of Ballarat, and volunteers his time as School Council President of the Golden Square Primary School. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys time with his young family, gardening, fishing and camping. Jeff sees his position on the Board of St Luke’s as an extension of his commitment to the Bendigo Anglican Diocese and his community.
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Noel Maughan
Appointed July 2007
After 18 years as a member of the Victorian Parliament, Noel retired with a strong interest in early childhood development and disability services. A determination to improve the life opportunities of children and young people and a strong sense of social justice saw him take up his role on the board of St Luke’s. Noel also serves on the board of Goulburn Valley Health and has a keen interest in animal welfare. He likes to travel and spend time with his family. |
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Nigel McGuckian
Appointed May 2008
Nigel has been a partner in consulting firm RMCG for 18 years. He works mainly in rural communities throughout Australia on a range of projects including social research, farm business management, and evaluation. He also trains people in group skills and enjoys working with community groups. Nigel brings his commitment and enthusiasm for community to the board of St Luke’s because he believes its services to be vital for maintaining a healthy, happy community. Outside working commitments he enjoys watching and being with his family, orienteering, soccer and camping.
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Jack Squire
Appointed March 2005
After 25 years as a partner in an Echuca legal practice, Jack was offered a part-time lecturing role at La Trobe University in Bendigo in 1992. Seeing it as a lead into retirement he accepted. Sixteen years later he is still working just as hard, now with Bendigo Health. Believing that people who are fortunate enough to be able to make a contribution to their community should do so, Jack also holds trustee positions with the Roy Ogden Foundation and Bendigo Cemeteries Trust. Jack’s involvement with St Luke’s goes to Echuca when he was directed to look at St Luke’s as the model for running a non-government organisation. |
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Gwenda Watson
Appointed August 2009
Gwenda has a background in accounting, having spent 20 years as a tax accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in Melbourne. Gwenda now works as the finance officer for EASE, an organisation supporting women who have been victims of domestic violence. Gwenda is the Uniting Church representative on the Board, being a presbytery representative on the Uniting Church District Body and the Treasurer of the Forest Street Uniting Church congregation.
Gwenda's past times outside of work include bush walking and quilting.
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Dr Louise Harvey
Appointed December 2008
Louise has been the CEO of Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE since 2004, following 15 years in public health administration in Queensland and some 10 years as an academic in Australian and New Zealand universities. Tenacious almost to a fault, Louise has always sought to make a difference to society, particularly the circumstances of those less fortunate than herself. The St Luke’s Board provides an opportunity to contribute something different from her role in vocational education. Outside her public life, she likes to retreat to her rural property and garden, and spend time at home with her husband and dog
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The St Lukes Patrons
St Luke’s enjoys the patronage of two distinguished members of the Bendigo community.
Rob Hunt is the Managing Director of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and the driving force behind a range of community-enabling initiatives.
Bruce Reid is a past state and federal parliamentarian, business owner, and a previous president of St Luke’s board.
Message from Rob Hunt, AM
Dear Friends
Being generous enough to remember St Luke's in your Will would ensure that the people in our community who need some assistance - people who may need the security of a home, who want to live in a family environment where love and support is normal, and who seek access to opportunities that lead to productive and worthwhile life choices - are given a fair go.
If you choose to make this very important decision, you will be making a very real contribution - not only to the children and families with whom St Luke's works, but to our community as a whole. As we all know, the health and well being of all individuals is important in building a safe, vibrant and growing community.
Please consider supporting the work of St Luke's and the valuable contribution it makes to our community.
We need to plan today for a strong future.
Rob Hunt
Message from Bruce Reid Parliamentary experience in Victoria and Canberra helped me recognise the worth of each person and realise that the strengths and resources of families, groups and organisations must also be acknowledged.
Life has difficult times for many people. St Luke’s believes in helping people help themselves, and that all people deserve a fair go and the chance to make positive changes in their lives. That attitude is why I am proud to have been associated with St Luke’s as a board member and now patron.
St Luke’s well trained caring staff can help make those positive changes so people can find and develop their own strengths, enabling them to become valued members of their community.
That is what St Luke’s Anglicare is here for: to work with you in the community, where we can to help you.
Bruce Reid
Bendigo Executive & Director
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