Staff

Regional Youth Affairs Consultant - Leigh Bartlett

I started in education, bounced about a bit working in disability, local government and even had a stint in the private sector. In the end my passion is young People and community and working with BATForce allows me to focus on improving the opportunities for Young Crew and their communities.

We have a rich culture of youth agencies in the region and some very talented workers- I am excited to be part of this

Schools Facilitator - Mel Taylor

I recently worked as a Community Engagement Officer with the Department for Victorian Communities in the Loddon Mallee Region. Before that I was the Youth Service Co-ordinator at the Central Goldfields Shire, where I worked with young people in the fantastic area of Maryborough to plan and organise a huge range of programs, activities and events.

I have grown-up visiting the Geelong and Bellarine Region and I am very much looking forward to working in this energetic and lively area.

Schools Facilitator - Greg Hansen

Hello, my name is Greg Hansen and I began working at BATForce in January 2006. My role is as a schools facilitator in the School Focused Youth Service program. I look after the Geelong South and Colac clusters. My main role is to establish links between schools and youth and community agencies who can together improve the outcomes of young people aged 10 - 18 years.

I taught physical education, outdoor education and health education in a number of Geelong secondary schools for about thirty years and in 1998 was fortunate enough to obtain a teaching exchange and spent 12 months living and teaching in Wales.

Outside work I am heavily involved in cricket coaching at the Geelong College, the Geelong Cricket club and the Bell Post Hill Cricket club. My family and I raise a guide dog pup each year for Guide Dogs Victoria and I enjoy a game of golf on the weekend and listening to music.

Financial Administrator - Lynn Longworth

Hi, my name is Lynn Longworth and I commenced employment with BATForce in January 2005. My position is Finance/Administrator, which is virtually looking after the financial matters of BATForce, memberships, website maintenance and ensuring the office runs smoothly on a day to day basis.

I have worked in the Finance field for over 28 years, and prior to immigrating to Australia in 2002, I completed over 10 years service with the UK branch of Burberry as Assistant Finance Manager. I am married to Neil, and have two fantastic stepchildren (and two pome cats). My hobbies include walking, cooking and sewing, as I am a fully trained Tailorless, this does take up much of my free time.

Chairperson - Dave Moar

Dave Moar is a registered nurse who has had seven years experience working at the Royal Children's Hospital primarily in Adolescent Health and Community Health. He has more recently worked as a secondary school nurse providing health promotion and community engagement for secondary schools in Western Metropolitan Melbourne before moving to the Barwon region this year. His current role is Manager - School Nurse Program.

Treasurer - Lisa Robinson

I am the Housing & Community Initiatives Manager at Bethany Community Support. I started at Bethany in June 2007 previous to this I worked for the Office of Housing for 22 years. I have a passion for the Housing sector and dealing with the issues of Homelessness. My role at Bethany is managing 2 Housing programs and a number of school based programs. Moving from a government position to the sector has broadened my knowledge base and one that I am enjoying.