Retired CEO Disability Services – MBA, GAICD, FCHSM, BHA, BAppSc

Prior to retirement, Paul held CEO and senior management positions in health and human services organisations, and now enjoys active service with many community organisations.

Paul is an active JP in the Bendigo region and is Deputy Chair of Bendigo UFS Pharmacies, (a not for profit community entity). He is also Deputy Chair of Rotary Youth Camp Inc, [Camp Getaway (Rotary D9800)], a $1.2m project of the 70 Rotary Clubs in Rotary District carers and others who have worked together to redevelop a former youth camp at Axedale Victoria, as a state of the art recreation camp for people of all abilities, and as a respite resource for carers and others

Program Coordinator – Court Network

In 2004 Loretta began her volunteering journey with Court Network based at the Bendigo Law courts although prior to that she actively volunteered with several community organisations. In 2019 she moved into a part time role with Court Network as a Program Co-coordinator covering the three regional Loddon Courts of Bendigo, Echuca & Castlemaine with a team of 25 volunteer “Networkers”. Court Networkers support people accessing and navigating court systems.

They empower and increase the confidence of court users in managing the requirements of the courts. She has a strong commitment to social justice and supporting those that are marginalised in our community. She is passionate about advocacy in all its forms, assisting individuals, families and carers to link in with available services. Prior to moving to Court Network Loretta has worked in Disability Advocacy and the Early Childhood Early Intervention space. Loretta’s involvement with the BVRC began in 2002 often making use of their resources and training courses. She is delighted to be able to contribute now in a professional capacity. Loretta holds an Associate Diploma in Business Studies (Travel & Tourism) from William Angliss and has undertaken some post graduate studies at Latrobe University in Business Management.

Board Director and Consultant

Mandy has a keen interest in giving back to her community that has been her home for over 40 years, and holds a number of volunteer roles in various Bendigo organisations including Treasurer of the Bendigo Youth Choir and Committee member of Women in Figures, and is also a Board director with a number of Bendigo organisations.

She is an experienced senior executive with over 30 years’ working in local government, tourism and IT & telecommunications sectors, and over the last decade was employed by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank as CEO to the Australian Friendly Society. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds a Bachelor Business (Accounting) and is a member of CPA Australia.

Mandy joined BVRC in 2022 and brings a wide breadth of community engagement, governance, financial and general management experience in various disciplines.

Manager, Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre

Helen is a founding member and Manager of the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre since its inception in June 2002. She has extensive experience and knowledge in all things volunteering. Helen is a member of NNVRC at National Network of Volunteer support services and former member and Treasurer of Victorian Volunteer Support Network.

Helen leads the Volunteering Loddon Mallee Consortium to deliver the VMA 2022-2026 program across the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria.

She is currently Life member and Vice-President of the Bendigo Easter Fair Society, Justice of the Peace, and Secretary of the Bendigo Branch of Honorary Justices. Helen supports many community organisations and is currently a member of the Weeroona UCA Church Council, a life member, former Director and Board Secretary of the Bendigo Trust, a former Company Secretary for the Board of Management Interchange Loddon Mallee Inc., former member and Trustee of Bendigo Community Theatre & Arts Public Fund.

Helen has completed a Cert IV in Community Services and an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management.

Volunteer Coordinator – Intereach

Sue is currently studying full time – Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology.

She has had extensive experience in developing and managing volunteer based programs and Project Management in Community development and services roles across many community based programs, ranging from aged care to social well being and community transport.

She has a few volunteer roles but most notably with Rotary assisting with the development of the specialist hub, which aims to connect specialists with clubs who require knowledge and assistance to manage their local projects., across Rotary South Pacific.

Sue holds a Graduate Diploma in Business – Professional Practice and an Advanced Diploma in Human Resources and Marketing.

Manager Community Partnerships, City of Greater Bendigo Representative

Amy brings extensive local government experience from previous roles in Macedon Ranges and Loddon Shire.

Amy is a Strategic thinker who enjoys finding innovative solutions within the corporate environment.

Amy is a skilful government portfolio manager with proficiency in partnerships and stakeholder engagement, emergency management & recovery leadership, community development, customer service management – people and systems, arts & culture performance venue management, social housing, youth services, early years education delivery, maternal child health services, immunisation, aged care & disability support services and asset management.

A promoter of diversity and inclusion. Advocate for social equality and a violence free Victoria.

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Youth Representative

Bailey J Dolan is 19 years old and lives in Greater Bendigo, he has just completed year 12 studies in 2024 and is currently working (2025) before heading to University in 2026. During this time (two years) he has volunteers on the Youth Council for the City of Greater Bendigo.

Bailey is a large theatre and arts supporter having participated in a few himself. He supports the LGBTQIA+ community. He hopes to give more opportunities to disadvantaged youth who cannot get fair and equal opportunities.

He has completed his year 12 studies and very invested in his studies to prepare him for university, where he aspires to study law. Bailey is passionate about giving new experiences a try and involving his community. He hopes to provide the same opportunities for many who are a part of Greater Bendigo.

Bailey hopes to inspire a new generation of leaders and give opportunities many may not have considered. He hopes that people will reach out to him so he can help be a voice for many who don’t have a loud enough voice.