Ammie was first co-opted to the Board in December 2022 and was most recently re-elected in November 2025. 

Ammie is an Arrernte woman born and raised on Wathaurong Country and is passionate about giving back to the community she calls home. She holds a Diploma of Small Business Management and is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce part time. Ammie is a mum to 6 proud Arrernte/Bundjalung kids and is an active member of the Wathaurong community. Ammie is also a former staff member of Wathaurong Co-op and Wathaurong Glass and is currently the Manager of the Booln Booln Cultural Centre.

Charmaine was elected to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board in November 2024.

Charmaine is a proud Gunditjmara woman (Nilan Gunditj, Kerrup Jmara, and Kirrae Wurrong) who was born and raised on Wathaurong Country and now resides on Gulidjan and Gadubanud Country near Colac and the Otways.

She brings extensive experience across community services, education, and tourism, including over 10 years at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative in roles such as Koorie Preschool Liaison Officer, Home and Community Care Coordinator, and administrative support to the Board of Directors. She later assisted Koorie Liaison programs in the South-West and managed a travel business in Colac before transitioning to Cultural Tourism.

Charmaine has been deeply involved with the Colac community through her work at the Caracaramigen Gathering Place, local events and meetings. 

Debby was elected to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board in November 2024.

Debby is a proud Gunditjmara woman from Lake Condah with ties to Boandik. She brings strong family and community values and decades of expertise in governance, education, leadership development and community engagement. Now living on the Surf Coast, Debby is a mother to two amazing young adults and Nanny to five beautiful grandchildren.

Currently with the National Native Title Council, Debby has dedicated her life to empowering Aboriginal communities across Victoria. Her extensive experience includes 20+ years with state and national sports carnivals, active member of the Victorian NAIDOC Committee (1996–2003), Director of VAYSAR (1998–2002), Chairperson of the Werribee/Hoppers Crossing LAECG & ASSPA (1997–2001), identified roles with ATSIC, DEET and DSE, and eight years as Indigenous Programs Manager at Collingwood Football Club.

Uncle Reg was elected to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board in November 2025.

Reg is a proud Gunditjmara man with deep cultural and family connections extending Tasmania, Bunnerong, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjamara and Wadda Wurrung Countries. With over 40 years of experience in cultural heritage, land management and Traditional Owner representation, Reg most recently served as Senior Cultural Advisor and Protected Areas Manager at Wurdi Youang. Reg is currently a member of the Elders Voice for the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria. He has represented Aboriginal communities at state and national levels and worked government and conservation agencies on culture fire, heritage and environmental projects. Reg has held numerous governance roles and continues to dedicate his work to "reconnecting cultural obligation." 

Lisa was elected to the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board in November 2025. 

Lisa is a proud and long-standing Wathaurong community member who has lived locally for more than 50 years. She has worked in education for two decades across Geelong and Colac, including as a Koorie Education Worker and currently as First Nations Liaison Officer at Iona College. Lisa has helped many families navigate education systems, promote cultural safety in schools, and support Aboriginal students' wellbeing and achievement. She is also a Polly Farmer Foundation Guidance Group member and has spent the past decade reviving and sharing the cultural practice of Possum Skin Cloak making within the community.