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4/2 Somerville Road
Yarraville 3013
Victoria  Australia
Tel 03 9362 8300
Fax 03 9362 8301
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Board and Management

Victoria Relief andFoodbank Ltd. (VicRelief Foodbank) is an independent, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. It comprises four member organisations each of whom elect representatives to the Board of Directors. The member organisations are:

Foodbank Australia>>

Established in 1996 Foodbank  Australia is a non-aligned, not-for-profit company which seeks and facilitates donations of food and grocery products for distribution to welfare agencies via an Australia-wide network of Foodbanks.

Brotherhood of St.Laurence>>

Created by Fr. Gerard Tucker during the Great Depression, of the 1930's,  the Brotherhood of St Laurence is an independent organisation with strong Anglican and community links dedicated in its fight for social justice and an Australia free of poverty.

Country Women's Association (CWA) Victoria>>

The Country Women's Association of Victoria  is self-funded, non-party political and non-sectarian organisation which aims to improve the conditions for country women and their families living in rural and remote Australia.

Jewish Aid Australia>> 

Jewish Aid Australia was founded in 1994 to mobilise the Australian Jewish community to contribute to areas of need in the Australian and World community. It provides assistance as volunteers with material aid and project funding.

Board of Directors                           

The Board of Directors oversight the strategic direction and operational development of VicRelief Foodbank. The current Directors are:

  • Shirley Martin (Chair)
  • Alan Williams (Deputy Chair)
  • Ric Benjamin
  • Craig Bowyer
  • Stuart Costa
  • Nigel Garrard
  • David Harris
  • Geoff Heath
  • Helen Wall
  • Jenny Grayling

Management and Staff

20 full-time and part-time staff manage the operations of VicRelief Foodbank . Key Management personnel are:

  • CEO: Philip Hunt
  • Chief Finance Officer: Boyne Alley
  • Operations Manager: Dave McNamara
  • General Manager, Donor Relations: Mike Cannon
  • Community Relations Manager: Richard Watts
  • Rural Community Support Co-ordinator: Trevor Barker
  • Executive Assistant: Margaret Tournier