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Meet the Board

Ballarat Business Women is managed and operated by an all-volunteer board of local business owners and professional women.
If you have any comments, feedback or questions for the board, please feel free to get in touch.
Also, if you're interested in becoming a board member, we'd love to hear from you.

Carolynne Smith

Chair

CEO at Healio Care

Bec Ware

Vice Chair

Ballarat Employment Facilitator

Workforce Australia Local Jobs

Rebecca ​Djordjevic

Tresurer

Business Owner

Munash Organics

Michaela Beggs

Secretary

Commerce Ballarat

Sam Aitken

Board Member

Mindful Care Coordination & Consulting

Margi Cousins

Board Member

Ballarat Employment Facilitator

Workforce Australia Local Jobs

Sarah Wooden

Board Member

Knock On Wood Virtual Assistance and Sarah Wooden Art

Felicity Pascoe

Board Member

Director

The SheEO Agency

Cheryl Bromfield

Board Member



Abbey Wardley

Board Member

EY Ballarat

Meet our Members

We’re proud to introduce all of our amazing members! 

If you’d like to add, change or update any of your details please use the form below.

Accounting Services​

Karla Treweek

RSM Australia Pty Ltd

 Accountant/Bookkeeper

RSM Australia Pty Ltd

Contact:0423415579

karla.treweek@rsm.com.au


Meegan Dunne

M & B Accountants

M & B Accountants

Contact: 0438346779

meegan.dunne@

mbaccountants.com.au

Caitlin Britton

MIB + Co

MIB + Co

0437328608

caitlin@mibfinancial.com.au

Sally McEldrew

CountPro

CountPro

0439114654

accounts@countpro.com.au

Stacey Price

Healthy Business Finances

Accountant

Healthy Business Finances

Accountant

0410405052

stacey@
healthybusinessfinances.com.au

Kristy 
​Norman-Hade

BW Advisers Pty Ltd

Partner

BW Advisers Pty Ltd

Partner

+61353322613

knh@bwadvisers.com.au

Sharon Hope

Hope Accounting

Hope Accounting

422252725

sharon@hopeaccounting.com.au

Kim Montgomery

CountPro

CountPro

0413340006

accounts@countpro.com.au

Kirsty McKerrow

Cambrian Hill Accounting

Cambrian Hill Accounting

0428420211

admin@
cambrianhillaccounting.com.au

Courtney Broadbente

Finis Bookkeeping

Head Accountant/Bookkeeper

Finis Bookkeeping

Head Accountant/Bookkeeper

Contact: 0430308320

courtney@finisbookkeeping.com

Business & Professional Services​

Stacey Oliver

City of Ballarat

0414484589

staceyjane.oliver@gmail.com

Jackie Pipe

DDSN Interactive

DDSN Interactive

423873294

Jackie_since1994@hotmail.com

Gillian Fraser

My Practice Manager

My Practice Manager

0404376384

my.practice.manager.au@
gmail.com

Tracey Hargreaves

City of Ballarat

Mayor

City of Ballarat

Mayor

0437784384

CivicSupport@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Samantha McIntosh

City of Ballarat

City of Ballarat

+61458004880

SamanthaMcIntosh
@ballarat.vic.gov.au

civicsupport@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Nicole Hurkens

Tradie CFO Pty Lt

Tradie CFO Pty Ltd

Director

+61400333327

Hayley Closter

OTL Consulting Group

OTL Consulting Group

Office Manager / Licence Consultant

+61439792352

hayley@otlconsultinggroup.com.au

OTL Consulting Group are trusted experts in town planning, drafting, and liquor and tobacco licensing across Victoria. Our approachable, experienced team helps businesses, homeowners, developers, and community organisations navigate complex planning, licensing, and development challenges with clarity, confidence, and care.

We provide practical, tailored solutions including planning permit applications, architectural drafting, development advice, and liquor and tobacco licence applications and compliance support.

With a strong focus on professionalism, responsiveness, and achieving positive outcomes, we simplify the approvals process so our clients can move their projects forward with confidence.

Theresa Macdonald

The Help Room

Elle Rehfisch

Ellelite Virtual Services

Ellelite Virtual Services

Aarati NM

Amplify My Business

Amplify My Business

0432864102

ask@amplifymybusiness.com.au

Simone Anderson

Ballarat Business Centre

Ballarat Business Centre

Relationships and Facilities Manager

0419104107

Simone@ballaratbusiness.com.au

Rosemary 

Gilbert-Waller

Allan Bros Jewellers

Allan Bros Jewellers

Manager

Jewellery Repairs, Restoration & Remodelling Services

0437661959

allanbros@outlook.com

Jessica Cudia

Simplex Insurance Solutions

Director

Simplex Insurance Solutions

Director

0422 804 857

jess@simplexinsurance.com.au

Jodie Parkinson

Balanced Life
Women's Wellness

Balanced Life
Women's Wellness

0400449273

info@balancedlife.au

Sarah Wooden

Knock on Wood Virtual Assistance

Knock on Wood Virtual Assistance /
Sarah Wooden Art

Founder

Tanya Mason

Mason-Brown IT

Mason-Brown IT

Exectutive Manager

0408542538

Felicity Pascoe

The SheEO Agency

The SheEO Agency

Director / Founder

0418856510

felicity@thesheeo.com

Caylene Vincent

Safety Xperts

Safety Xperts

People, Safety & Systems Specialist

0419119912

caylene@safetyxperts.com.au

Wendy Winzar

Business Mentor

+61483843612

wendywinzar94@gmail.com

Business mentor and adviser to those needing any support or help setting up or starting their own small business.

Cassandra McAllister

Simply Business Solutions

Simply Business Solutions

Principal

0408972155

weare@sbsolutions.au

Abbey Wardley

EY

EY

Service Delivery Centre Leader, Executive Management

+61414127974

Esther Wang

Jim's Laundry Services Ballarat

Chryssius Dunn

Ever After Archives

Ever After Archives

Owner

Professional Photo Organiser


0411081482

Kathy Uhlik

Lumina Virtual Assistance

Lumina Virtual Assistance


+61409274816

kathy@luminavirtualassistance.com.au


I’m Kathy Uhlik.

I work with business owners, founders, and interesting people doing interesting things who have an idea, project, opportunity or business challenge they need to make sense of.

Sometimes you need clarity, other times you just need a plan. And sometimes, you need someone who will roll up their sleeves and help you make the ‘thing’ happen.

That’s where I come in! Let’s map it out.

Coaching, Education & Tutoring​

Carolyn Gower

Carolyn Gower Coaching

Carolyn Gower Coaching

0437 911 704

carolyn@

carolyngowercoaching.com

Lee Martin

Lee Martin Coaching 

Lee Martin Coaching 

0439312204

leemartincoaching@gmail.com

Lynette McClenaghan

Lynette McClenaghan Tutoring Service and Author

Lynette McClenaghan Tutoring Service and Author

+61488602692

Ros Molyneux

Hearth Nature Play

Hearth Nature Play

 Director

0417544276

Janette Dalgliesh

Janette Dalgliesh Coaching

Janette Dalgliesh Coaching

0404595601

janette@janettedalgliesh.com

Erin Robinson

The Art Club Hub

The Art Club Hub

0403435443

Tamica Banks

TLB Coaching

TLB Coaching

 Owner

+0417283755

Jo Debrincat

Quantum Flow Coaching

Quantum Flow Coaching

0408305915

jo@quantumflowcoaching.com

Angela McWiggan

Sure Trac Consulting

Sure Trac Consulting

0400051041

angela@
suretracconsulting.com.au

Ellen Sabo

THNGS

Founder & Strategic Director

THNGS

Founder & Strategic Director

Employment, Training & Career Development Services​

Bec Ware

Local Jobs Program DEWR

Local Jobs Program DEWR

0413406030

bec.ware@ballarat
employmentfacilitator.com.au

Cheree Macdonald

Federation University

Manager Partnership Development

Federation University

Manager Partnership Development


0353278340


c.macdonald@federation.edu.au

Margi Cousins

Local Jobs Program DEWR

Local Jobs Program DEWR

+61419326371

margi.cousins@ballarat
employmentfacilitator.com.au

Jeanette Hatt

Moorabool Shire Council

Moorabool Shire Council

Workplace Relations Lead

0417013668

tophat5@bigpond.com

Gabrielle Martinuzzo

Asuria

Asuria

0459965207

gabrielle.martinuzzo
@asuria.com.au

Sophie Ronan

bareHR

Founder/ Principal Consultant

bareHR

Founder / Principal Consultant


0488115330


hello@barehr.com.au

Financial Services​

Helen Stephens

Simplex Insurance Solutions

Simplex Insurance Solutions

CEO/Director

0478435728

helen@simplexinsurance.com.au

Danielle Coltman

Mortgage Choice

Mortgage Broker

Mortgage Choice

Mortgage Broker

0432268199

danielle.coltman
@mortgagechoice.com.au

Jae Sanders

Loans 4 Wheels

Loans 4 Wheels

0410 943 338

jae@l4w.com.au

Renee Gregg

RG Lending Solutions

RG Lending Solutions

Director

0438064924

loans@rglendingsolutions.com.au

Laura Mattiazzi

NAB Regional and Agribusiness

senior agribusiness manager

NAB Regional and Agribusiness

senior agribusiness manager

+61459026824

laura.mattiazzi@nab.com.au

Elisa Elkins

Allegra Financial

Allegra Financial

0418533772

Stacey Price

Healthy Business Finances

Healthy Business Finances

Director

0410405052

stacey@
healthybusinessfinances.com.au

Margy Allen

Absolutely Scrupulous Bookkeeping & Management

Absolutely Scrupulous Bookkeeping & Management Pty Ltd

Company Director

+61427346816

Health, Wellness & Medical Professionals​

Michelle Connor

Nurse Next Door Ballarat

Nurse Next Door Ballarat

0473 109 576

michelle.connor@
nursenextdoor.com.au

Laurey Sherren

Nourished Everyday


Nourished Everyday

0466254622

hello@nourishedeveryday.com.au

Carol Morley

Me Moments Inspired


Me Moments Inspired

Co-founder and Moment Maker

0413263836

carol@memoments.com.au

Fi Hocking

Director and Art Therapist

Director and Art Therapist

0493613647

fiona@creativebutterfly.com.au

Vanessa Bowen

Fairy Wren Counselling 

Fairy Wren Counselling 

Owner

0477163513

fairywrencounselling@gmail.com

Carolynne Smith

Healio Care 

Healio Care 

0427 678859

carolynnefaith0708@gmail.com

Miree Hancock

The Well by Green Earth Kids

The Well by Green Earth Kids

Founder

+61407989266

hello@thewellbygek.com

Aimee Carroll

Aimee Carroll Music & Therapy

Aimee Carroll Music & therapy

Founder & Director

0402279633

aimeecarrollmusic@gmail.com

Krystyna Burcon

Support Solutions 4 U 

Support Solutions 4 U 

0409942707

Suppsolutions4u@gmail.com

Nicci Ashby

Evolutive

Evolutive

0432686171

nicci@evolutive.com.au

Kerri-Ann Batchelor

Live Life Well Counselling


Live Life Well Counselling

0493262748

admin@
livelifewellcounselling.com.au

Jennifer Kaess

Restore Hand Therapy 

Restore Hand Therapy 

Owner/Director

0353030333

jennifer@restorehands.com.au

Samantha Aitken

Mindful Care Coordination and Consulting

Mindful Care Coordination and Consulting

Director

0457 416 456

samanthaaitken@mindfulccc.com

Maree Harrington

Health Happiness and Hormones

Health Happiness and Hormones

Director

042 484 3699

Maree@healthhappinessandhormones.com.au

Lumin Yao

Amazing Inside Yoga

Amazing Inside Yoga

Founder & Yoga Instructor

+61430886886

lumin@amazinginside.com.au

Padma Bhaskar

Evara Aesthetic Clinic

Evara Aesthetic Clinic

Doctor

+61429785231

Carly Taylor

Connected Nourishment

Connected Nourishment

0411063674

hello@

connectednourishment.com.au

Joanne White

Absolute Wellbeing
Mind & Body

Counsellor, Lomi Lomi Massage Therapist and Cuddle Therapist.

Absolute Wellbeing
Mind & Body

Counsellor, Lomi Lomi Massage Therapist and Cuddle Therapist.

0438392855

absolutewellbeingmindbody
@gmail.com

Amy Greaves

Amy Greaves Psychology and Counselling

Amy Greaves Psychology and Counselling

0403623016

Info@
amygreavespsychology.com.au

Dr Kate Renshaw

Play and Filial Therapy

Play and Filial Therapy

0439946407

Sarah Williams

Essence Psychology Service 

Essence Psychology Service 

Practice owner and Psychologist

0473 444 650

essencepsychologyservice
@gmail.com

Rachel Perry

Soul Shift Hypnotherapy

Soul Shift Hypnotherapy

Owner

0499537592

info@soulshifthypnotherapy.com

Grace Polak

Southern Hearing Care

Audiologist & Owner

Southern Hearing Care

Audiologist & Owner

+61429785231

Lou Chalmer

Ecological Nutrition

Hospitality, Food & Beverage​

Belinda Pilcher

The Turret Cafe and Catering Ballarat

The Turret Cafe and Catering Ballarat

0417369193

belinda@turretcafe.com.au


Belinda Hand is a passionate hospitality entrepreneur, business leader and the driving force behind Ballarat’s award-winning Turret Cafe. Alongside her husband, LeRoy, she has built The Turret Cafe into a thriving hospitality destination known for exceptional food, genuine hospitality and a strong connection to the community. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong eye for creativity, Belinda has expanded the business to include Turret Bakehouse and Scroll Society, creating brands that celebrate quality, craftsmanship and a little bit of indulgence. She is driven by a desire to champion local businesses, create meaningful experiences and continually raise the bar in hospitality. Proud, ambitious and fiercely passionate about what she does, Belinda is committed to putting Ballarat on the map as a destination for great food, bold ideas and exceptional hospitality.

Rebecca Bell

Ballarat and District Trotting Club - Flying Horse

The Turret Cafe and Catering Ballarat

0417369193

belinda@turretcafe.com.au

Susanne Marro

Mount Bolton Springs

Mount Bolton Springs

Owner/Director

Legal Services​

Fiona Goodie

Fortitude Legal

Fortitude Legal

0419 351 302

fgoodie@fortitudelegal.com.au

Toni Thomas

Woodman Makara Legal

Principal

Woodman Makara Legal

Principal

+61404854736

Kellie Gregg

BJT Legal

Associate Lawyer

BJT Legal

Associate Lawyer

03 5333 8888

kgregg@bjtlegal.com.au

Wendy Makara

Woodman Makara Legal

Principal

Woodman Makara Legal

Principal

+61400075787

Morgan McKinnon

BJT Legal

Associate Lawyer

BJT Legal

Associate Lawyer

mmckinnon@bjtlegal.com.au

Jane Libbis

Umbrella Family Law

Partner

Umbrella Family Law

Partner

Manufacturing, Construction, Trade & Civil Services​

Rebecca Djordjevic

Munash Organics

Munash Organics

rebecca@munashorganics.com.au

0417155000

Edith Paarhammer

Paarhammer Windows

Paarhammer Windows

Business Development

0418373974

edith@paarhammer.com.au

Marketing, Communications & Creative Services​

Rebecca Ragheb

Gawk Outdoor

Gawk Outdoor

0422116936

rebecca@gawk.com.au


Rachael Coley

Rachael Coley Photography

Rachael Coley Photography

0420315211

hello@
rachaelcoleyphotography.com


Ebony Ebenwaldner

Ebony & Ivory
Marketing Services

Ebony & Ivory
Marketing Services

+61400846099

ebony@
ebonyivorymarketing.com.au


Paula Doran

Rockt Group Pty Ltd

Rockt Group Pty Ltd

Founder

+61408424194

Jenn Scott

Agency 357

Lauren Carter

Lauren Carter

Lauren Carter

lauren@laurencarter.au

Bryley Murrell

ARN - Radio Ballarat

ARN - Radio Ballarat

Group Sales Manager

+61488056940

bryleymurrell@arn.com.au


Caroline Fredericks

Sunflower Imaging
Photo Studio

Sunflower Imaging
Photo Studio

(03)93909466

caroline@sunflowerimaging.com

Bianca Brehaut

Bianca Brehaut Design

Bianca Brehaut Design

0400833920

brehaut.bianca@gmail.com

Shahan Campbell

The Science of Copy

The Science of Copy

0433113454

shahan@scienceofcopy.com.au


Emma Duzhnikova

The Concept Distillery

The Concept Distillery

0402537566

Info@the-concept-distillery.com.au


Jess Kelly

The Design Dept

The Design Dept

jess@thedesigndept.com.au

Alana 
​Van Dugteren

The Design Edit

The Design Edit

alana@thedesignedit.au

Anna Whittingham

The Radiance Collective

The Radiance Collective

Business Owner

+61413089370

anna
@theradiancecollective.com.au

Real Estate and Property Services​

Lana Bee

PRD Ballarat

Real Estate Agent

Brittany Holland

PRD Ballarat

Sales Agent

PRD Ballarat

Sales Agent


Shona Halahan

Belle Property

Real Estate Agent

Belle Property

Real Estate Agent

0488668841

shona.halahan@Belleproperty.com


Minogue and Co

Minogue and co real estate

Minogue and co real estate

www.minogueandco.com.au/

0466 985 391

Retail Businesses​

Kerri Arthur

FurEver With Us

FurEver With Us

0474 451 548

kerri.arthur@fureverwithus.com.au


Pina Worsley

Darrell Lea Ballarat/
Sweet Owl Hampers

Darrell Lea Ballarat/
Sweet Owl Hampers

0437457046

manager@dlballarat.com.au


Lisa Caruana

Libertas Gift Hampers

Libertas Gift Hampers

0438510645

Lrcaruana@hotmail.com

Sophie Britten

Eclipse Ford

Fleet Manager

Eclipse Ford

Fleet Manager

+61499076417


Styling Services​

Ann Gorfine

New Style with Ann

New Style with Ann

0413 262 010

newstylewithann@gmail.com


Andrea Haddad

Design with Andrea

Design with Andrea

+61452000883

andrea@designwithandrea.com.au

Chloe Binek

Designs by Chloe

0409518920

chloe@designsbychloe.net

Designs by Chloe

0409518920

chloe@designsbychloe.net

Annie Brereton

Authentic Spaces

Authentic Spaces

0423351664

annie@authenticspaces.com.au

Philanthropy & Charity​

Sandi Murphy

The Ballarat Foundation

The Ballarat Foundation

0419914235

sandi.murphy@
ballaratfoundation.org.au


Lucy Ibrahim

The Ballarat Foundation

The Ballarat Foundation

+61425114585

lucy.ibrahim@
ballaratfoundation.org.au


Jackie Elliott

Rural Women's Day Ltd

Founder and Director

Rural Women's Day Ltd

Founder and Director

+61400808550

ruralwomensday@gmail.com


Travel & Accommodation​

Rachel McKay

A Place To Stay 

A Place To Stay 

0409126677

info@aplacetostayballarat.com.au


Chantel Scott

Travel Managers

Travel Managers


0418 809 114

chantel.scott@travelmanagers.com.au


My travel industry career currently spans over 21 years, beginning my career with a large Australian travel company moving into my current partnership with TravelManagers over 11 years ago.

During this time I have managed a wide variety of corporate and high end leisure accounts across sectors including medical, technology, charities, real estate, manufacturing, gaming and education.

Through hard work, a strong work ethic and dedication I have built a fantastic relationship with my clients, most of whom I have looked after for the duration of my corporate and retail career.

I pride myself on my attention to detail, efficiency and providing that personal service to my clients. My in-depth understanding of the travel industry and proficiency ensures customers receive rapid turnaround on even the most complex of itineraries and travel challenges.

With my knowledge and experience I am able to provide clients with appropriate recommendations and tailor made travel management solutions to both the corporate and leisure market.

Margie Thow

MTA Travel-Mobile
Travel Agents

Senior Travel Consultant/Owner

MTA Travel-Mobile
Travel Agents

Senior Travel Consultant/Owner

0481140558

mthow@mtatravel.com.au


Tracey Ward

New Leaf Experiences

New Leaf Experiences

Tour Operator

0404278693

tracey@newleaftours.com.au


Kylee Ellerton

Frank Ford Travel

Frank Ford Travel

+61439108026