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Mallacoota’s Community Health Infrastructure and Resilience Fund (CHIRF)

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Meet the team

CHIRF is a fully volunteer organisation who work hard to support the needs of the local community. Through this dedication and ongoing support CHIRF has continued to play a pivotal role in the community since its inception in 2016.

President – Ronda Jacobs

Ronda moved to Mallacoota after years of regular holiday making. Together with her husband, they built a home and settled into the laid-back lifestyle of Mallacoota. Having come from a background in Community Health and Chairing not-for-profit Boards, when Ronda heard about the work of CHIRF she knew she wanted to be involved. Together we can make great things happen and ensure a legacy of health and wellbeing for the community.

Vice President – Madaleine Sands

Having grown up in Mallacoota and choosing to return to raise he family, Madaleine has an in depth understanding of our community and their health needs. As a Registered Nurse, she understands the limitation of living remotely and is deeply motivated to improve access to services and enable people to age well in the place that they love to live.

Secretary – Rosemary Martin 

Treasurer – Marcus Renwick-Lau

Marcus and his wife Dr Sara moved to Mallacoota with there young family almost 20 years ago. Marcus has enjoyed raising their children and in the pristine environs and community. He now manages the Mallacoota Medical Centre.  

Ordinary member – Dr Sara Renwick-Lau

Dr. Sara Renwick-Lau is an experienced Rural Generalist who has been providing comprehensive health care to remote communities for over two decades. In 2007, Sara, her husband Marcus and their children returned to Victoria and were immediately drawn to the pristine beauty and vibrant community of Mallacoota. Sara is now the Practice Principal and leads a growing Mallacoota Medical Centre team, who are enthusiastic and motivated to provide a supportive, caring environment, where providing access to quality patient care is foremost. 

Ordinary member – Zoe Sands

Ordinary member – Jo Wolher

Ordinary member – Emma Anthony

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