President - Robyn Eva

My name is Robyn Eva and have lived in Leongatha for over 20 years although my husband and I spent 7 years working in China. I've created my business, 4evatraining, delivering training, mentoring and coaching to leaders, educators and their teams based on the skills of emotional intelligence. EQ is a learnable, measurable skill that will help you create better relationships and make better work and life choices. My volunteer activities which bring me joy are facilitating mentee/mentor sessions for Inspired Women Lead, EQ curriculum development for The School of St Judes in Tanzania and EQ webinars for Virtual Assistants in the Philippines. 

https://4evatraining.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyneva/

https://inspiredwomenlead.org/ https://www.schoolofstjude.org/

Vice President  - Sue Fleming

Sue grew up on a farm in Fish Creek before moving to Foster with her family. This was followed by secondary school in Melbourne and a career in banking. Sue has a daughter and son and has made Leongatha her home for the past 20+ years. Volunteering has been a part of Sue’s life since her 20s and has ranged from scoring cricket to school council to coaching netball to serving as a board member for Gippsland Southern Health Service. She is currently the treasurer of the Foster & District Agricultural Society, a representative on the Consumer Advisory Committee of Gippsland Southern Health Service and is a newly appointed committee member of SBWN. Sue currently works as the Financial Controller of SG Off Road Leongatha & SG Off Road Wonthaggi. In her spare time she enjoys cycling, family time and upcoming adventures in a new caravan.

Treasurer - Nikki Dawes 

With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Nikki is the driving force behind Above and Beyond Bookkeeping Services, a firm recognised as a finalist for The Australian Bookkeeping Firm of the Year 2024. Since founding the business in 2015, Nikki has been committed to helping clients streamline their financial processes, allowing them to focus on what they love about their business. On weekends, you'll find her switching gears—one minute she's on her ride-on mower, and the next, she's whipping up something delicious in the kitchen. Her passion for helping others extends beyond numbers—she's dedicated to fostering both personal and professional growth in the business community.

aboveandbeyondbooks.com.au

Secretary - Sue Phillips

After commuting to and from South Gippsland for the last 18 months, Sue finally moved to the area in January 2023 along with her two beautiful springer spaniels, and loves the lush, rolling countryside of the shire. Sue is a health economics and outcomes researcher at HEARS Pty Ltd, a boutique micro-consultancy that helps companies navigate the challenges of achieving reimbursement for innovative pharmaceuticals and vaccines in Australia and New Zealand. The company is owned and operated by Sue and her two co-directors. Her special interests lie in public health policy and in the economics of healthy ageing and well-

being. Sue has partially completed a PhD in health services associated with healthy ageing and brings to SBWN a passion for supporting fellow women in business combined with strong project management and governance skills.

Events - Jessica Odgers 

Jess is an event manager with over 10 years' experience working on community fund-raisers and events. She is currently the fundraising and event coordinator at Bass Coast Health and runs her own Event Decorating and Planning business. Jess is a South Gippsland local who is passionate about exploring the outdoors and women's soccer. She looks forward to using her skills to organise the networks events and meeting new people.

Website Administrator  - 

General Committee - Sponsorship - Sarah Vesty

My name is Sarah Vesty, the first Gippsland appointed, Mobile Senior Home Lending Specialist for the Commonwealth Bank.  Gippsland born and bred, a local to Inverloch for over 25yrs, I am passionate about the Gippsland area and providing the exceptional customer service that comes with Mobile Lending.  As a mobile lender, I can cater to all your home lending needs at a place and time most convenient to you.  Whether it be your home, local Cafe, workplace or even over the phone, I can assist with all from first home buying to experienced investing.

sarah.vesty@cba.com.au

Social Media- Shelley Childs

Hi There, my name is Shelley Childs.  I live in Nyora with my husband, our son and menagerie of animals.  I am thrilled for the opportunity to contribute to the SBWN, working on social media.  In both my own business and the work through the SBWN, I am absolutely passionate about supporting South Gippsland Businesses, supporting small businesses, and supporting other women in business! 

Managing the social media program for the SBWN is probably a good fit for me, as during the last 25 years or so I have worked for a multitude of businesses, both large and small in marketing communications, product development and digital media.  You might have seen some of the brands I have had the opportunity to manage along the way; among them Helga's Continental Bakehouse, Coles Supermarkets, Peters Ice cream, Multix Wraps, Foils and Garbage bags.

In June of this year I took the leap and started my own marketing agency right here in South Gippsland, called The Growth Factor.  It is a full service agency, and I hope to bring world class marketing strategy and digital design to the businesses of South Gippsland.

https://www.thegrowthfactor.com.au/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-childs-48090729/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564597433480

General - Events Assistant - Jill Wellard