Who We Are

About Us

At Wyndham Health Foundation, we are committed to improving healthcare in the City of Wyndham by providing targeted grants that lead to better health outcomes across our region.

As a not-for-profit charity, we partner with local healthcare providers—including Werribee Mercy Hospital—to identify priority areas where funding can make a real and lasting impact. Our grants support initiatives that tackle key community health challenges, including preventative care, mental health support, and chronic disease management.

By working closely with local health services, we help ensure they have the resources needed to deliver innovative, effective, and accessible care.

We listen to the needs of our healthcare community and respond with strategic funding that delivers measurable improvements in people’s lives.

Every dollar stays local and supports the services that matter most to our region.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re building a stronger, healthier Wyndham.

Foundation’s Story

The establishment of the foundation started with a bequest from the late Gordon Wyndham McKeown, whose family had moved to the area in 1900. His bequest included a house, an art collection and share valued at $770,000.

Gordon’s family owned a bakery and much of the land in Watton Street, Werribee. Gordon was a Director of the Conservatory of Music at University of Melbourne.

An engaged and involved Board of Directors and WHF’s dedicated team work to build community and private partnerships, to raise vital funds and awareness for the continued development of health promotion, research, education, equipment, facilities and special projects at Wyndham’s public hospitals. By doing so we are ensuring the Wyndham community has the public hospital services that our community needs.

In response to Wyndham’s rapidly growing population, in 2022, a decision was made to increase the reach of our support to include Wyndham’s public healthcare services. To better reflect the Foundation’s evolved mission, we underwent a rebrand and are now called Wyndham Health Foundation.

The WHF is a tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR 2 status), which can receive tax deductible donations. It is established as a Health Promotion Charity under the Australian Tax Office law. In addition, WHF is registered with the ACNC.

Mission

To enhance healthcare in the City of Wyndham by providing strategic funding that improves the well-being of the community

Vision

To create a community where every resident of Wyndham has equitable access to healthcare services, supported by research, education, and innovation. We envision a future where health literacy empowers individuals to make informed choices, and preventative care reduces the burden of chronic illness. By focusing on the intersection of health equity, education, and research, we aim to improve long-term health outcomes for all.

Values

We are committed to supporting fair and equitable access to high-quality public healthcare services for all residents of Wyndham, focusing our efforts on reducing disparities in access to mental health, chronic illness care, and preventative health.

We foster partnerships with local public hospitals & health care providers, research institutions, and community organisations to drive innovative and comprehensive solutions that improve healthcare access and outcomes.

We are dedicated to open communication, accountability, and transparency in all our operations, ensuring our community understands how resources are utilised and how our initiatives contribute to improving public healthcare services.

We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our community, ensuring that our efforts support inclusive, respectful, and responsive healthcare initiatives that benefit all residents, regardless of race, gender, age, class, physical/mental ability, or ethnicity.

We recognise the trust the Wyndham community places in us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of responsibility, ensuring that our actions align with community needs and deliver measurable improvements in local healthcare outcomes.

Our Team

Christine Medrano

Chief EXECUTIVE officer

Christine Medrano is a senior executive, consultant, coach and Non-Executive Director with more than 15 years’ experience across the non-profit, community and private sectors. She brings a strong background in strategy, organisational growth, leadership, innovation and change, with a particular focus on helping organisations strengthen their impact, clarity and long-term sustainability.

As CEO of Wyndham Health Foundation, Christine leads with a commitment to community health, partnership development and meaningful local outcomes. Her work is grounded in the belief that strong organisations are built through clear strategy, trusted relationships, thoughtful leadership and a deep understanding of the communities they serve.

Christine is an International Coaching Federation Credentialed Coach and brings expertise across strategic planning, business development, stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications, research, service design and organisational transformation. Her coaching and consulting background supports her ability to work across complexity, bring people together and help organisations move from ideas into practical, purposeful action.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), majoring in Psychology and Philosophy, a Graduate Diploma of Community Sector Management, a Graduate Certificate of Applied Coaching, an International Coaching Federation Level 2 Coaching Education Certificate, and has completed the Company Directors Course. She has also undertaken postgraduate studies in law through a Juris Doctor, complementing her interest in governance, ethics and organisational decision-making.

Christine is passionate about strengthening community health outcomes and supporting organisations that create meaningful social impact. She is also a dedicated mother of four children and an active community member, driven by a strong belief in service, connection and contributing to positive change.

Our Staff

Driven by passion and professionalism, the staff of the Wyndham Health Foundation plays a vital role in advancing our mission. With diverse expertise in healthcare, administration, and community engagement, they work collaboratively to ensure our programs and initiatives create lasting, positive impact.

Emily Macfarlane

Community Engagement & Operations Manager

Emily Macfarlane is a public health professional, naturopath and nutritionist with a strong commitment to community wellbeing, health education and inclusive engagement. As Community Engagement and Operations Manager at Wyndham Health Foundation, Emily supports the delivery of initiatives that strengthen community connection, improve health literacy and create meaningful opportunities for local participation. Emily brings experience across not-for-profit, clinical and small business settings, with skills spanning community engagement, event coordination, health promotion, stakeholder relationships and project management. Her work includes supporting accessible education sessions, community health initiatives, fundraising events and partnerships with community groups, health services, local businesses and corporate partners. Emily is known for her warm and thoughtful approach, her ability to build trusted relationships, and her capacity to work with empathy, respect and discretion. She is passionate about collaboration and creating programs that reflect the diverse needs, strengths and experiences of the Wyndham community.

Andrew Elsbury

Fundraising & Donor Manager

Andrew Elsbury is the Fundraising and Donor Manager at the Wyndham Health Foundation, where his warm approach and unwavering commitment to improving local health care are helping strengthen the Foundation’s impact for years to come. A proud Wyndham local, Andrew grew up in Hoppers Crossing, purchased his first family home in Tarneit, and today continues to live in Hoppers Crossing with his family. His deep community roots are matched by his broad network of connections—shaped through his involvement at St James the Apostle, his time as President of the Hoppers Crossing Soccer Club, and his wellknown passion for Lego®, showcased each year at the vibrant Wyndham Brickfest event. Away from work, Andrew is a dedicated Brisbane Lions (Fitzroy) supporter and cherishes any time he can spend with his family amid his busy schedule.

Janine Miller

Marketing & Communications Officer

Janine Miller is a marketing and communications professional with decades of experience across digital marketing, content creation, stakeholder engagement and community initiatives. She has worked across business, government, and community sectors, bringing a practical, hands-on approach to communications and engagement. At Wyndham Health Foundation, Janine helps bring campaigns, events and community initiatives to life through clear, engaging and meaningful communication. Known for her creativity, organisation and eye for detail, she is passionate about shining a light on the Foundation’s important work and helping more people connect with its impact across Wyndham. Having lived in the Wyndham area since 2002, Janine and her husband have raised their family locally and share a deep connection to the community. Alongside her professional career, she has proudly supported the local community through volunteer work, including fundraising initiatives for terminally and chronically ill children, and volunteering with local schools and community groups.

Our Board

Guided by a dedicated team of professionals, the Wyndham Health Foundation’s Board of Directors brings a wealth of experience in leadership, community health, and strategic development.

Tully Smith

Board Chair

Tully Smith is a Point Cook based businessman who currently holds a number of directorships across the technology, finance and advisory sectors. He is the Founder and Managing Director of advisory and investment firm Smith Strategic.

Tully built a career in strategic communications, corporate affairs and strategy. He has held senior positions across government, sport, and the private sector, including working for top ten ASX listed companies like Telstra. Success as a strategist has seen Tully twice included in the Ipsos Global Reputation Council, considered the definitive list of the world’s most influential communicators. With only around 100 people included globally each year, Tully is one of only a small number of Australians to make the list.

With a unique understanding of government, politics and global business, and how they intertwine, Tully served as the General Manager of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and as CEO of the Australia India Chamber of Commerce (AICC).

Passionate about his community, Tully makes a contribution through a number of board level positions in the not for profit sector, across the Arts, Disability Services, Education, Welfare, Community and Regional Development. Tully is also proud to be a volunteer youth mentor with charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Tully’s service has been recognised with a Prime Minister of Australia’s Award for Service to the Community.

Angelique Zammit

Deputy Board Chair

A local resident of Point Cook, Angelique has over six years’ experience as a senior HR leader in various industries and countries. Her background is in driving cultural change, elevating leadership impact, delivering results, and improving performance. She is a passionate values driven connector who aligns HR strategy with business goals and brings this passion to the Foundation driving meaningful impact.

Angelique started her career in allied health, working with alcoholics and their families so has deep connection with the purpose of WFH. She brings her creativity and resourcefulness to provide an empowering presence to the Foundation, strongly supporting us in engaging the local community, building private partnerships, and raising vital funds and awareness for the continued development of health promotion, research, education, equipment, facilities, and special projects at public hospitals and healthcare services in the City of Wyndham.

Jeeva Sanjeevan

Board Director

With over a decade of experience as a medical doctor and clinical researcher, Jeeva has a passion for applying scientific knowledge and methods to create innovative and sensory solutions for ambience design. As the Director at BrandScent, he leads the business development and marketing strategies for a company that is poised to be a global leader in the field of experience innovation.

Jeeva works with a talented and diverse team of researchers, designers, and engineers to develop and deliver customized and cutting-edge products and services that enhance the atmosphere and mood of any space, whether it is a home, office, or venue. He uses evidence-based approaches and state-of-the-art technology to create the ambience you crave for your space through R&D. Jeeva also leverages my media presenter training certification to showcase work and vision to various audiences and stakeholders.

Dr Mohammed Khaleel

Board Director

Dr Mohammed Khaleel is a highly regarded general and laparoscopic surgeon with extensive experience across metropolitan, regional, and rural health services. He holds qualifications including MBChB, PG Dip Surg Anat, FRACS, MMIS and GESA, and has specialist expertise in gallbladder disease, hernia repair, endoscopy, hepatobiliary surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. His advanced training includes fellowships at both The Alfred and Austin Hospitals. Dr Khaleel’s career spans appointments at leading Victorian hospitals including St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee, Northern Private Hospital, Werribee Mercy Hospital, Western Health and John Fawkner Private Hospital, alongside service to rural communities in Shepparton, Port Augusta and Ballarat. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Khaleel is committed to advancing the profession as a Board Member (Specialist) of the Iraqi Australasian Medical Association, an accredited robotic surgical assistant, anatomy demonstrator at the University of Melbourne, and examiner for the Australian Medical Council clinical examinations. His combination of surgical expertise, academic involvement and community leadership makes him an invaluable member of the Wyndham Health Foundation Board. Dr Khaleel’s dedication to improving health outcomes and serving diverse populations strongly aligns with the Foundation’s mission to enhance community well-being across the Wyndham region.

Jamie Munton

Board Director

Jamie is a Point Cook resident and local solicitor with 15 years of experience in the Financial Services and Banking industry working across retail and corporate teams and in risk and capital management. Jamie spent three years working with ASIC in their Misconduct and Breach Reporting and Financial Advisers’ teams assessing financial advice, superannuation, corporations law and conducting investigations of financial advice providers.

Nik Tsardakis

Founding Director

Nik is an Inaugural Director of the Wyndham Health Foundation.

A local resident of Werribee South with considerable Director experience at board level in Banking, Residential Aged Care and Philanthropy plus senior executive appointments in both onshore and offshore in Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Appraisal and Advocacy sectors.

Nik has a long involvement with the local community and have always been passionate about the availability and quality of local public health in the City of Wyndham.

Dr. Callum Scott

Investment Committee Chair

A finance broker and former lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Callum is originally from Scotland and has lived in Wyndham since 1989. Callum served as an Officer at the RAAF, based at Laverton and Point Cook. Callum is currently Deputy Chairman of Manor Court Aged Care and member of Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing

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About Us

Foundation’s Story

Mission

To enhance healthcare in the City of Wyndham by providing strategic funding that improves the well-being of the community

Vision

Values

Our Team

Christine Medrano

Our Staff

Emily Macfarlane

Andrew Elsbury

Janine Miller

Our Board

Tully Smith

Angelique Zammit

Jeeva Sanjeevan

Dr Mohammed Khaleel

Jamie Munton

Nik Tsardakis

Dr. Callum Scott

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