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About our Board

Our dedicated voluntary Board of Directors govern YMCA Victoria, through proactive strategic leadership that enables the delivery of our strategic priorities.

The Board of Directors' role in the organisation is articulated in the Board Charter. YMCA Victoria’s governance framework is based upon best governance practice, including inputs from the Australian Securities Exchange, Australian Institute of Company Directors and Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission guidelines and recommendations.

You can find out more about our Board Directors below.

Sub-committees and working groups

The Board of Directors utilise a number of sub-committees to assist them in performing their duties, including provision of expertise in the following areas:

governance and personnel;
youth affairs;
finance and audit;
risk;
Bendigo regional.

About our Executive Leadership Team

YMCA Victoria is headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carolyn Morris, who leads a team of experienced Executive Officers and senior leaders.

Carolyn joined the Y in 2018 as Chief Operating Officer, before becoming Chief Executive Officer for YMCA Victoria and Kingswim not long after. Carolyn has 15 years of experience leading corporate organisations spanning child care, aged care and retail banking, with multi-billion dollar turnovers. Carolyn was a Chief Financial Officer for five years both in Australia and the USA.

Carolyn and the Executive Leadership Team is informed and supported by a dedicated Board of Directors who operate in a voluntary capacity.

You can find out more about our Executive Leadership Team members below.

Board of Directors

Dr Lindsay McMillan, Board Chair

Dr Lindsay McMillan has extensive board and governance experience in the not-for-profit sector and a deep understanding of the important role that not-for-profit organisations bring in enhancing communities and creating a better future for young people.

Derek Ng, Treasurer

Derek is a well-regarded audit and assurance practitioner. With a background in accounting and finance, Derek’s comprehensive experience includes working with businesses in various sectors including financial services, not-for-profit and technology.

Olly Tripodi, Director

Olly Tripodi is a respected youth advocate with experience working as a former Director in Policy, Evidence, and Advocacy. Olly’s advice has assisted many organisations to better engage young people and make a positive and lasting social contribution.

Casey Majchrzak, Director

Casey is Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance at a Fund Services company, with prior practice experience in financial lines litigation, fund remediation and regulatory work. Casey contributes to the strategic direction of the Y, ensuring the organisation delivers on its mission.

Laurice Temple, Director

Laurice is the Managing Director of Ripple Affect Institute with a background in construction management. She has 30 years' international experience in the project controls, procurement and project management of major infrastructure projects.

Marie Howard, Director

Marie is a well-respected, strategic leader from the Early Childhood sector, with a 30-year career spanning across public and not-for-profit sectors. As a demonstrated specialist in the Early Childhood sector, Marie utilises her extensive experience to provide consulting services, which contribute to the delivery of quality outcomes for this sector.

Paul Dunn, Director

Paul is the Managing Director at H & T Freight Management Pty Ltd and has comprehensive leadership expertise within the transport sector. Paul’s expertise and ongoing dedication to the Y provides sound strategic leadership for the Y’s mission.

Renee Hancock, Director

Renee is an executive leader with extensive experience across strategy, business development, marketing, communications, advocacy and digital. Her deep understanding of complex barriers experienced by vulnerable cohorts is invaluable in co-designing and developing new programs and services.

Kevin Kapeke, Director

Kevin has an established background in community engagement, programming and strategic planning for people from diverse communities, especially young people. In his current role at VicHealth, Kevin works as the Senior Project Officer, leading the Social Connection and Mental Well-being team.

Kate Sanders, Company Secretary

Kate is a passionate governance leader in the not-for-profit and charitable sector, with significant experience in delivering quality governance outcomes across one of the largest charitable groups in Australia. With a background in sport & recreation management, Kate brings a wealth of experience in project management, strategic development and people leadership to the Y. As Company Secretary, Kate oversees the group’s entities and works closely with the Board of Directors and associated Sub Committees to deliver the significant governance portfolio of the organisation in alignment with best-practice modern governance principles.

Dawn Brown, Company Secretary (Acting)

With a career spanning the not-for-profit, corporate events and public health sectors, Dawn is an established governance & project professional closely engaged with the Y Victoria board. Currently acting Company Secretary during a leave of absence period – Dawn is assisted by a dedicated, experienced governance team, to oversee the governance framework and diverse functions of the Y Victoria group.