About Us
Our Story
The Foundation was established from the proud legacy of the Ballan Bush Nursing Hospital, later known as Ballan District Health and Care (BDHC)—a community-owned and operated healthcare service founded through decades of local fundraising and volunteer effort.
Following the sale of BDHC, community members and past directors came together with one shared vision: to ensure that the proceeds continued to benefit the people who helped build it. That vision became the West Moorabool Foundation—a registered charity committed to health promotion, education, and community wellbeing.
Today, we honour that 50-year legacy by investing in projects that support local people in meaningful, practical ways. From mental health awareness to disease prevention, we’re ensuring the next generation of Moorabool residents can thrive.
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Meet the Board
Our board members bring decades of experience in healthcare, finance, governance, and community development. Each member shares a personal commitment to improving health outcomes and strengthening the social fabric of our region.
Robert Eskdale — President
Robert brings more than 40 years of voluntary leadership in community healthcare. A former director of BDHC, he continues his lifelong dedication to promoting healthy lives and ensuring that local decisions stay local.
Peter Mayall — Finance Director
A Chartered Accountant with experience in both the private and not-for-profit health sectors, Peter brings financial transparency and strategic oversight to the Foundation’s operations. His goal is to ensure resources reach the people who need them most.
Ann Griffin — Director
Ann worked as Manager, People and Culture, at Ballan’s bush nursing hospital. She has extensive experience working in and managing not-for-profits, including psychiatric and disability services.
Matt Romania — Director
Matt worked as Communications Manager at Ballan District Health & Care. He has advised charity leaders on brand and marketing, freelanced as a journalist, and led national not-for-profit advertising campaigns. Matt is the author of Heart & Soul of Marketing (ISBN: 9781763680135).
Kim Dennis — Executive Officer
Appointed in 2025, Kim holds an MBA in Leadership and Digital Enterprise from RMIT and has over a decade of experience in health, education, and community leadership. Kim oversees health promotion projects, partnerships, and funding—ensuring every initiative creates genuine, measurable impact.
Our Reports
Transparency and accountability are central to everything we do. Each year, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) provides an open forum for members and residents to review achievements, discuss future plans, and access our audited financial reports.