Auxiliaries Executive Committee

THE RCH AUXILIARIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Patron of Auxiliaries

Louise Gourlay AM

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.

Secretary

Dr Miriam Weisz OAM

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.

General member – Mentoring

Barb Nicoll

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.

General member – Diversity

Tiffany Lucas

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. President

Robyn Anderson OAM

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. Vice President – Events

David Kolieb

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.

General member –New Generation Giving

Shelley Kline

President’s Fundraising Network Shelley has been passionate about improving the lives of sick children for many years. She recently joined the AEC with a view to engage young philanthropists with new forms of fundraising.

Chief Executive Officer, The RCH Foundation

Sue Hunt

Sue has worked across Australia in senior executive positions in the arts and notfor-profit industry for over 20 years. In July 2010, Sue returned to her home state of Victoria for the first time in over a decade to take up the position of Chief Executive Officer of the RCH Foundation. Chief Financial Officer, The RCH Foundation

General member – Events

Jan Gilbertson

Jan is honoured to be President of Parkville Auxiliary and a proud member for the past 14 years. Jan joined the AEC in February 2020 where she is committed to supporting Vice President, Barb Nicoll with Auxiliary events and to encourage all Auxiliaries in their fundraising activities. Jan received a Living Treasure Award in 2017.

Darren McConnell

Darren has extensive experience in the philanthropic and financial services sector having worked for Australia’s largest community foundation for over seven years. He has worked in financial services with high net worth family groups, and family offices servicing philanthropic trusts, foundations and investment entities.