Board of Directors - Maluk Timor

Dr Chris Fenton
CEO, Australia
“Two thoughts. First, people need to walk to the beat of their own drum but if they can find some others who like the same beat it is much less lonely and much more productive and second, if we can all try to give as much as we have been given then the world would be a wonderful place.”
about Chris

Jeremy Beckett
CEO, Timor-Leste
‘’Suffering is not a question which demands an answer, it is not a problem which demands a solution, it is a mystery which demands a presence.” (Anonymous)
We’ve chosen to stand in solidarity with the Timorese people, and to walk alongside them on this journey of hope. My prayer is not simply for physical health, nor even economic prosperity, but for the restoration and healing of a wounded people and their land.’
About Jeremy
Jeremy commenced as Medical Director in May 2016, having moved to Dili from Geraldton, Western Australia. Having studied at the University of Western Australia and subsequently qualified as a procedural General Practitioner, Jeremy spent the previous seven years working in anaesthetics, emergency medicine and medical education. In 2014 he completed the Diploma of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Jeremy has an interest in leadership and strategic planning. He has previously been actively engaged in the leadership of the Christian Medical & Dental Fellowship of Australia, and has also undertaken short medical outreach trips to Indonesia and Zimbabwe.
Married to Dr Bethany Nelson, together they have brought their four young children to make Dili their home.
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Ross Taylor
Chairman
‘’I approach life through the lens that you only get one life, and the world in which we live in owes us nothing… As such; get on with it, make your time on the Earth count from your own personal perspective (not others), have a pile of fun along the way and look out for family. Also, try to give back where you can – the more often you surprise others that the world does care is a good thing to do and I find it brings a large amount of personal satisfaction’’
About Ross

Associate Professor Clare Nourse
Head of the Medical Advisory Commitee (MAC)
Clare has three favourite quotes; ‘I wondered why somebody didn’t do something. Then I realized, I am somebody.’ — unknown.
‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step’ — Lao Tzu.
‘What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.’ — Nelson Mandela
About Clare

Dr Josh Francis
Non Executive Director
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.” – Romans 12:9
About Josh
Dr Joshua Francis is a Paediatrician and Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, working at Royal Darwin Hospital in the Northern Territory. He is a Lecturer with the Flinders University Northern Territory Medical Program, and an Honorary Clinical Fellow with the Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University. He has previously been a board member for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a member of the Australian Medical Council. Josh is passionate about global and Indigenous child health, and in addition to his clinical and academic roles in the Northern Territory, he also provides leadership to projects in Timor-Leste that are focussed on strengthening healthcare delivery, clinical training and operational research. Josh has been active in developing strategic improvements to the management of tuberculosis that have significantly impacted on the national tuberculosis program of Timor-Leste.

Michelle Wilson
Head of the Clinic Management Commitee (CMC)
‘’By giving people the opportunity to learn, grow and shine we are able to help provide not only better health care in the short term but help to build the basis for great health care in the future’’
About Michelle
Michelle Wilson has a background in private and public health and community services as both a clinician and in managerial roles. Ms Wilson has a strong interest in supporting programs that promote social justice. In her role as Executive Director of St Vincent’s Clinic & Director, Support Services, St Vincent’s & Mater Health Sydney where she has prime responsibility for the St Vincent’s Clinic Company, St Vincent’s Clinic Foundation (research and education, Public ancillary fund with corpus of $13million+), Sisters of Charity Outreach (welfare and social services); and Building management. She also manages the Food Services, Environmental Services and Security for St Vincent’s Campus Darlinghurst. Ms Wilson is also a member of the Australian Catholic University NSW Chapter.

Helen Moorfoot
Non Executice Board Member
‘’’Never doubt that a group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that every has’’ By Margaret Mead.
About Helen

Dianne Beer
Non Executive Director
“I endeavour to make a meaningful connection to all that I do, by remaining open, true to purpose, and generous of spirit.”
About Dianne

Associate Professor Andrew Cochrane
Deputy Chairman
About Andrew

Alison Bradley
Non Executive Director
Everyone has an opportunity to forge their own path in life that creates memorable moments and changes the wellbeing of others. I believe life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain and realising the journey is the reward.
About Alison

Frank Mattussi
Non Executive Director
“Every day, I am reminded about how lucky we are in Australia. We live such privileged lives and I feel the need to give something back to those less fortunate. The Timorese deserve more of our luck.”
About Frank

Christine Carberry
Non Executive Director
About Christine
Christine has extensive board experience in the not-for-profit sector in Australia, Fiji and East Timor. Her association with Bairo Pite Clinic and her experience in East Timor began in 1999 working with the Australian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific as Financial & Systems Manager and East Timor Program Manager.
Maluk Timor Team

Willem Reyners Tay
Digital strategy manager, web developer, designer and more..
‘’Sometimes it’s much easier to sit back and say it’s too hard. Sometimes your conscience won’t let you do that. ’’