Operations Manager


Julie's personal journey has embedded in her a love for her local community and the Macedon Ranges, where she's lived with her family for 20 years. She's been involved in many community groups, Macedon Ranges Home Business Network and Gisborne Football/Netball Clubs to name a couple.

"I have always had a strong yearning to 'do more' for those who 'need more'," says Julie.

Julie comes to us with a wealth of experience in operations, management, and administration. She's a skilled organiser who loves working with others and being part of a strong, collaborative team – and being surrounded by all of the wonderful volunteers she's found at TKC.

As a manager Julie is a firm believer that "active listening and support contribute to building strong connections and fostering a positive environment. And, of course, always remembering why we are here – to help the people in our community".

Business Development Manager
Food Delivery Manager

As our Business Development Manager Hugh develops mutually beneficial relationships within the local community to help us have maximum impact. As our Food Delivery Manager he works to maximise the use of our community kitchen and drop-in space.

Hugh is an experienced businessman, whose entrepreneurship gene exposed itself at the age of 14 when he began raising chickens for meat and selling them to restaurants in his childhood neighbourhood.

Hugh has been self-employed in Australia since 2009, predominantly in hospitality, and has been a small business owner in the region since 2016. You might remember him from Hughie's Cafe and Grill. He lives locally, with his kids having attended school here.

Hugh also has extensive knowledge of our operation after serving on the Board of The Kindness Collective Kyneton for several years.

Foodbank Co-Ordinator

Lisa has a passion for people and facilitating change in people’s lives. We’re blessed to have had Lisa with us for six years. Lisa started at Kyneton Caring Community as part of the Work for the dole program. She was so inspired she came on board as a volunteer for several years and is now a much-valued employee.

She is born and bred in Kyneton, enjoys spending time with her teenage son and photography.

Skills and Qualifications

• Assistant Manager of Go-Lo Kyneton

• Covid Safety Officer

• Certificate 3 in Work Health and Safety (BSB30712)

• Certificate of accreditation Youth Mental Health First Aid

• First Aid and CPR

Bookkeeper

Jenny is the Bookkeeper for The Kindness Collective and other local businesses and community organisations. She is driven to contribute with her skills to an organisation with a strong community purpose.

Jenny lives on a working farm outside a main region along with her husband Karl, where they are raising their small boy.

Jenny grew up in Mexico and has been calling Australia home for the past thirteen years. She enjoys gardening, painting and outdoor activities.