MiLife-Victoria Board

Alix is an experienced Investor Relations and Corporate Communications professional, with a background in Finance (Equity Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions). Alix has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) / Bachelor of Science from The University of Melbourne with majors in Finance and Psychology. She is also a Graduate of the Company Directors Course (Order of Merit) by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Alix has a brother with a disability who is registered with the NDIS and has high care needs and has been a client of Milife-Victoria for 17 years. A keen philanthropist, Alix is passionate about her role with MiLife-Victoria.

Joined Milife-Victoria Board February 2020.

Genevieve is a qualified CPA and a partner in a local accounting practice. She has a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and a Diploma of Financial Planning. Prior experience includes banking and finance. Genevieve resigned from the board in July 2022, we thank her for her many years of service.

Milife-Victoria Board member July 2018 – July 2022.

Karen has over 30 years of experience within the Disability Sector having worked in disability accommodation, training and support and many other leadership roles within the sector. She is currently a Director on the Whittlesea YMCA Board having been on the board since 2013 and works in a senior position at Life Without Barriers. Karen comes to MiLife-Victoria with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Joined Milife-Victoria Board April 2022.

Kelly is the Manager of the Bentons Square Community Centre where she coordinates programs and activities for the community, supporting the local neighbourhood, encouraging participation in social, affordable and inclusive programs for all ages, disadvantaged and minority groups in the community.

Kelly is currently studying her Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management. Previously, Kelly worked as a registered BAS Agent in the financial sector.

Kelly has a daughter with a disability who is registered with the NDIS and has high support needs.

Milife-Victoria Board member October 2019 –June 2022.

Sidney has over 10 years’ experience in the medical profession working in various roles across within the New South Wales and Victorian Health Sector. She was Board Director at Heathcote Health Service from 2020-2021 and currently works as Group Director, Academic and Medical Services Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Epworth HealthCare.

Milife-Victoria Board member April 2022 –August 2022.

Samuel joins the MiLife-Victoria board with a lived experience in disability having a sibling with Down Syndrome and Autism. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School and is currently Director of Professional Services APAC at Microsoft GitHub. Samuel is also a Captain in the Royal Australian Army Reserve and has provided Indigenous liaison.

Milife-Victoria Board member April 2022 –August 2022.

Nataliya comes to the MiLife-Victoria Board with extensive leadership experience within Allied Health Teams. Her work has included policy management, service improvement, policy development, clinical practice, research and consultancy in the areas of Sub-Acute Care, Disability, Aged Care, Primary Care and Mental Health.

Milife-Victoria Board member April 2022 –August 2022.