VIC Operations
MELBOURNE REGION
Melbourne Metro
Gina Ezard has extensive experience across a diverse range of industries and roles including community development projects and social enterprise initiatives. Gina is qualified in business management and as a youth worker and has held managerial and consultant roles in the community sector.
Contact: 0472 800 746 | gina.ezard@manyrivers.org.au
Melbourne Metro
Matt Farmilo has experience working with communities, both as a local church pastor and in the management of an international development organisation. Matt also has a background in accounting and brings a wide range of business and personal skills to the role. Matt is committed to using these skills to help others grow and thrive in business.
Contact: 0400 004 143 | matt.farmilo@manyrivers.org.au
City of Hume
Richard Belford has a background in small business development and has successfully owned and operated several cafés in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Richard also has extensive experience in the community sector having worked with schools and businesses to promote career education and youth employment. Richard is passionate about working with the local community to help people thrive in small business..
Contact: 0436 641 329 | richard.belford@manyrivers.org.au
NORTH VICTORIA REGION
Bendigo
Frankie Opie has over 15 years of program management experience working in both government and private sectors in rural and regional communities. Frankie has also owned and operated a successful small business developing it from start-up to a prosperous enterprise. She is passionate about working within her local communities to assist others realise their full potential.
Contact: 0472 836 000 | frankie.opie@manyrivers.org.au