Board of Governance

Kulungah-Myah Family Centre Inc, trading as Kulungah Myah Community Centre, (KMCC) is a Registered Charity governed by a community-based Board of Governance comprising of diverse and multi-talented individuals.    The Board oversees operations and manages the Centre within the approved budget and in accordance with all applicable laws, the Centre’s Articles of Association, and KMCC policies and procedures.

 

KMCC Board members:
Mr Tim Stricklan, Chairperson
Tim is currently a Consultant in the Perth Social Ventures Australia Consulting team.  He has experience in economic empowerment of historically underrepresented and underserved populations, working with diverse populations across South America, the US and Australia.  Before moving to Australia, he spent several years working in South America for a social enterprise startup that consults with and supports micro-enterprises in developing countries by providing personalised business training aimed at economic empowerment through business growth and accountability.
Tim holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia and a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Economics) from the Brigham Young University in the US.

 

Ms Renee Case, Treasurer
Renee has been part of the extended Kulungah Myah community for the past 6.5 years, initially holding several governance roles within the Kardinya Toy Library, before also joining the Board of KMCC in 2020.   Renee is a founding and active member of the Kardinya Home Education Cooperative which provides group education to homeschooled primary-aged students in the locality and operates within the KMCC, Children and Families Program.
Renee is a mental health clinician with Assure Programs, APM, and came to KMCC with extensive experience in hospital social work, community-based case management, clinical supervision & volunteer program development in the UK, US and Australia.   Renee holds a Master of Social Work (Advanced Practice) from Charles Sturt University, a Bachelor of Social Work from La Trobe University, and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Melbourne.   She is a current member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

 

Ms CaAtherine Meredith, Women’s Health & Wellbeing Officer
CaAtherine is a seasoned practitioner with extensive experience in providing mindfulness, gentle exercise, and functional fitness education as owner and director of  The Real Healthy HQ.   CaAtherine specializes in working with adults of diverse abilities, ensuring that each participant receives personalized and effective support with a strong focus on the needs of seniors and women.   Her commitment to enhancing the well-being of adults through tailored fitness and wellness programs makes her an invaluable asset to the KMCC Board and  the program delivery team.
CaAtherine majored in Theatre and Film at Curtin University graduating in 1999, including a year at Illinois State University focusing on Theatre Direction.   In 2004 she studied Fitness at FIA Fitnation in 2003 and is currently completing graduate studies in Exercise Science at Notre Dame University, Fremantle.

 

Mr Anuj Didhra, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Anuj coordinated our 2024 Seniors Digital Literacy delivery, utilising his strong skills in promotion, participant recruitment, stakeholder engagement and client support.    Anuj is keen to build upon our links with local CALD communities as well as under-represented groups, whilst ensuring that KMCC remains committed to its D&I strategy.
Anuj  is the Community Development Officer at the City of Serpentine, and holds a Bachelor of  Community Development from Murdoch University.

 

Akiko Tillsley & Naomi Wader, Secretary

 

Kyoke Hume, General Committee

 

Sachiko Krueger, General Committee

 

Youth & Sustainability Officer (Vacant)

 

 

Board Consultants:
Ms Neroli Burge, Kardinya Toy Library
Neroli is a highly experienced accountant with a background in corporate accounting and financial control.    Neroli has supported KMCC with financial oversight in recent years.  Currently pursuing qualifications in financial counselling, Neroli is passionate about building financial literary in our locality.
Cr Nicole Robins, General Committee
Having been a member of Melville Council since 2009, Nicole brings her considerable local government expertise and understanding of the needs of local residents to KMCC Board governance.  Nicole has strong interests in leadership, strategy, and urban planning.  In addition, Nicole is a mathematics teacher at Carey Baptist College, and was formally the Year 8 mathematics coordinator at Kennedy Baptist College.
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and Mathematics & Statistics from Murdoch University, and a Graduate Diploma of Education with Edith Cowan University
Mr Iain Appleyard, Perth Youth Film Academy
Iain is a dynamic youth educator who is experienced in providing unique and engaging film, theatre and acting experiences for tweens and teens in Kardinya and other venues across Perth.  He provides his expertise to the Centre as a creative, as an entrepreneur, and as a permanent office resident supporting the Centre’s operations.
Join our Mission
KMCC is committed to quality governance and continuous improvement. A strategic planning and review process has been implemented to:
  • ensure that KMCC maintains its mission and values
  • facilitate goal setting, change & innovation
  • drive the attainment of outcomes
KMCC welcomes individuals with a record of community service, program delivery, organisational management and/or governance. If you would like to be considered for a Board position please contact the Chairperson on 0492 810 498 or email chair@kmcommunitycentre.org