Meet the Team

OUR TEAM

Kelly-Louise

Founder & President

Kelly-Louise is the Founder of Twin Hearts. She is a busy Mum to identical twin girls and a little boy.
Kelly-Louise spent over 6 years working as an ambassador and international intern for Global Volunteers Network, on their 'Eat So They Can' program, as well as living in Kenya and working at Caroline Wambui Children’s Home.

When not working in the Twin Hearts office Kelly-Louise is a Business Development Consultant for a Disability Employment Provider, and can often be found volunteering as a Justice of the Peace, appearing in local musical theatre productions, belting out a tune at a karaoke show or baking up a storm!

Jackie

Secretary

Jackie worked as a psychiatric nurse, educator and manager for 40 years before retiring from professional work. She holds many tertiary qualifications, and has varied experience working with committees and community organisations.

Jackie is married to a farmer, and shares her time between working in the farm office, caring for her grandchildren, working as secretary extraordinaire to Twin Hearts, as well as volunteering at the Ballarat Police station as a Justice of the Peace. She is proud to be the mother of Twin Hearts Inc founder Kelly-Louise Austin.

Natalie

Treasurer

Kylie

Vice President

Kylie Macdonald is the Education Support Leader and First Aid Officer at Newington Primary School. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood and Primary online and also works casually at Her Majesty’s Theatre/Civic Hall, keeping her very busy.
In her spare time Kylie enjoys all aspects of Musical Theatre, whether that’s performing, working backstage, watching or listening to soundtracks.
Kylie is excited to continue her role of Vice President on the committee and is looking forward to organizing many wonderful events and fundraisers to support charities locally and overseas.

Max

Assistant Secretary

Maxine is a local singing teacher who has been involved with community theatre since the age of 10. A self-confessed vocal nerd, she also loves to cook and read. Joining the Twin Hearts committee in 2020, Max is excited to be involved with projects which will benefit people both abroad and here at home.

Craig

Community Liason Officer

Born in Shepparton, Craig has lived in Ballarat for almost 30 years, and has worked for Services Australia for nearly 25 years. He has a Diploma of Community Services Work from Federation University.

Raised with a strong sense of social justice, Craig was delighted to be asked to join the Twin Hearts Committee.“It’s exciting to be part of an organisation that not only raises awareness of important issues, but can make a difference in so many people’s lives.”

John

Governance & Education Specialist

Although new to the Twin Hearts Committee, John is no stranger to Twin Hearts having attended and helped out behind the scenes from the early events. He is also no stranger to working on the committees and boards of not-for-profits and charities. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge around event management, marketing, and all things tech.
By day, John is a highly experienced educator and trainer. He spends his spare time competing in pole dancing comps, planning his next Disney trip, and hanging with his dog - Nala, cat - Minnie, and lizard - Bert.
John is looking forward to working with this small-but-mighty group to help bring real change into the world.