Amanda Dunn
Interim Chief Executive Officer
ceo-office@womenshealthbsw.org.au (03) 5500 5490 (reception)
Our People
We are a passionate team with a proud history of collaboration and achievement.
Jacinta Lenehan
Jacinta joined Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West in 2022 as our Regional Partnerships Coordinator.
Jacinta comes from a background in Health Promotion, with over 8 years experience working across the South West in healthy eating, mental health and physical activity.
Jacinta’s workplace superpowers lie in building effective relationships with partners, making sure everyone has enough caffeine to get them through their day and never missing an opportunity for a chat.
When Jacinta isn’t at work, you will find her wrangling her two young children, sipping coffee (or wine) with friends, or re-organising her house.
Jacinta- “I’m passionate about approaching partnership development in an authentic way and am excited about all the work that we can do in collaboration.”
Rochelle Winnen
Rochelle joined Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West in 2020 as our Regional Facilitator, Gender Equity. Rochelle comes from a background in Health Promotion, healthy relationships work with young people in the community and family violence training across the hospital sector. Rochelle’s workplace superpowers are translating evidence into action, building capacity, and walking alongside partners to achieve gender equity and ensuring people have paid for parking.
When Rochelle isn’t at work, you will find her creating memories with friends and family, walking her beloved fur baby, and tending to her 1000 house plants.
Rochelle- “I am passionate about bettering the lives of women through improving gender equity in places where we live, learn, work, love and play.’’
Hannah Colegrave
Hannah joined Women’s Health and Wellbeing in 2022 as a Regional Facilitator.
Hannah has a background in Public Health and Health Promotion, with over 4 years’ experience in the primary prevention space.
Hannah’s workplace superpowers are working with partners across our region to collaborate on positive change and work toward prevention violence against women.
Hannah is located in Geelong and when not at work, you can find her spending time with family and friends and walking her dog along the coastal beaches of the Bellarine Peninsula.
Hannah- “I am passionate and committed to improving gender equity and striving toward a region free of violence against women”
Leanne Dix
Leanne joined Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West at the beginning of 2023
Leanne brings to the organisation a wealth of experience in client and stakeholder engagement, predominately in the finance sector and more recently in project coordination and medical education in the health sector.
Leanne’s workplace super powers lie in bringing people together as a team, meeting tight deadlines and simplifying processes for ease of understanding and use.
Leanne-“I am passionate about the safe access, provision and availability of education and health services to all women in our region. I am excited at the opportunity to further my knowledge in health promotion that leads to positive change”.
Bec Janes
Bec joined Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon Southwest at the end of 2021, as our Regional Support Officer. Bec brings with her an eclectic mix of experience in Education, hospitality, and event management. Bec’s workplace superpowers are keeping our house in order, supporting the team to achieve greatness and occasional (reluctant) tech guru.
When Bec isn’t at work, you will find her wrangling 2 small children, making her way to the beach at any glimpse of sunshine or cooking up a feast to share with friends and family.
Bec- “ I am passionate about creating change that enables women to return to the workforce after having children, in a capacity that fits for them.”
Our Board
WHWBSW is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, run by a nine-member voluntary Board. The Board is responsible for oversight of the financial and strategic direction of the organisation.
For expressions of interest in becoming a member of Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West
As an Incorporated entity, we are headed by a Board whose members serve on a voluntary basis. The Board plays a critical role in governance, promoting the health of the organisation and ensuring diligent oversight of business and compliance performance at a strategic level.
Laura Alston
Board Chair (Elected 2019)
Laura Alston
Laura Alston joined the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon Southwest Board of directors in 2019. Laura comes from a background in rural health services, nutrition, and research. Laura Alston workplace superpowers are instigating curly conversations, being a data nerd and using research to solve big problems.
When Laura isn’t supporting the WHWBSW Board, you will find her chasing her three little children around their farm with ‘Bluey’ the family dog, running, or studying for her next MBA subject.
“I am passionate about improving the health of rural and regional communities and especially for all women and girls. I have been given many amazing opportunities in our region and I want to use the skills I have gained along the way to give back to the community and contribute to lasting and positive change”
Joanne McBain
Deputy Chair ( Elected 2022)
Joanne McBain
Jo McBain joined the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Board of directors in 2022. Jo comes from a background in strategy, governance and facilitation and loves a whiteboard. Jo brings her experience in inclusion and diversity and systems thinking to create meaningful change. Jo’s workplace superpowers are asking the right questions at the right time, connecting dots and ensuring a ready supply of post-it notes, textas and coloured paper are at hand to simplify complexity.
When Jo isn’t supporting the WHWBSW Board, you might find her practicing her pottery skills, caravanning in country towns with family or gazing out a window with a cappuccino in hand.
“I’m passionate about amplifying the lived experience and bringing empathy into the way we design products and services”
Jennifer Falco
Board Member ( Elected 2022)
Jennifer Falco
Jen joined the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Board of Directors at the end of 2021. Jen comes from a background in strategy, with experience in a variety of industries working across corporate, small & medium enterprise and the for-purpose sectors. Jen’s workplace superpowers are systems thinking, grit and finding great coffee.
When Jen isn’t supporting the WHWBSW Board, you will find her walking her dog, at the beach with her family or pottering in the garden.
“A world where women are healthy, safe and can access all of life’s opportunities, is fundamental to maximising the full human potential and will benefit everyone.”
Alison Kemp
Board Member ( Elected 2022)
Alison Kemp
Ali Kemp joined the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Board of directors in 2022. Ali comes from a background in Local Government working closely with community to improve recreation and cultural services, and supporting gender equity. Ali’s workplace superpowers are supporting a great team of passionate community service managers, juggling multiple roles and priorities and having courage to speak up for integrity and good governance.
When Ali isn’t supporting the WHWBSW Board, you will find her walking the beautiful Warrnambool coastline with her wild puppy Willow or making wonky pots on her wheel.
Ali- “I am passionate about gender equality in the workplace and in supporting leadership opportunities that lift the prospects and outcomes for other women”.
Andrea deSilva
Board Member ( Elected 2022)
Terri Osburn
Board Member ( Elected 2022)
Terri Osburn
Terri joined the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West Board of directors in 2022 and brings a diverse range of skills and experience within Local Government Community Services. Terri also has a range of qualifications that compliment her experience and is the first to admit she loves a challenge. Terri’s workplace superpowers are supporting the team, strategic thinking, identifying the relationships / linkages between various pieces of work and juggling multiple projects and priorities.
Outside of work you will find Terri supporting her 3 children, volunteering at the local sports club, participating with friends at a personal training group or walking the Barwon River.
Terri – “I am passionate about leading by example, working collaboratively to achieve and improve outcomes for the community and advocating for change.”