INSPIRE
THE RCH AUXILIARIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Patron of Auxiliaries
WHO WE ARE
Louise Gourlay AM
Vice President – Events
Louise joined the RCH in 1982 as a member of the Board of Management. Louise was President of Auxiliaries from 1985 until 1994, becoming Patron of Auxiliaries in 1998. Louise received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1999, and the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2021.
President’s Fundraising Network Mim has a longstanding connection to the hospital, supporting the RCH Centre for Adolescent Health as Chair of its Development Board for 10 years. She continues her dedication and commitment to the RCH through Auxiliaries. Mim received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2021.
Barb Nicoll
Secretary
General member – Mentoring
General member – Diversity
Friends of the CBC Auxiliary Tiffany has been involved with the RCH Auxiliaries for over 10 years, initially as a member and President of the American Women’s Association and currently as a member of the Friends of the CBC Auxiliary. She is passionate about the excellent care provided by the RCH and enjoys supporting this through the fundraising efforts of Auxiliaries.
CasKids Auxiliary Robyn joined Nunawading Auxiliary (now CasKids) in 1971. She was President of Auxiliaries from 2013 to 2016 and is currently President of CasKids Auxiliary. Robyn received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2020. As a staunch Auxiliary member, she is committed to supporting the RCH through fundraising, committee membership and ambassadorship.
Friends of the CBC Auxiliary David has over the past quarter century served as Hospital Volunteer, was on the Development Board for Hormone Research, the Development Board for the CBC and currently is President of the Friends of the CBC Auxiliary. David is a passionate advocate for the rights of the child patient and sees his role within the Auxiliary as fulfilling that aspiration.
Tiffany Lucas
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President
Dr Miriam Weisz OAM
Robyn Anderson OAM
Templestowe Auxiliary Barb has been dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children throughout her life, from her more than 30 years in education, to her association with the RCH. Joining Templestowe Auxiliary when she retired, Barb has enjoyed the friendship and purpose of being part of an Auxiliary. Barb was awarded the Madge Tate Award in 2020.
David Kolieb
