At Outlook, our people are our greatest asset.
Outlook Australia’s Life Governors are people who have made a significant contribution to our organisation and the positive outcomes we have achieved over the years. Life Governorship may be awarded to a former board director or another person considered eligible by the Outlook Australia Board of Directors. New Life Governors must be nominated and supported by existing board directors.
While Life Governors are not formally represented in Outlook Australia’s Constitution, they continue to be recognised and valued for their service, knowledge and ongoing role in helping shape the organisation’s future. Each year, Life Governors are invited to a special morning tea to continue to recognise and celebrate their contributions and share information regarding Outlook’s current operations, services and achievements.
We thank our Life Governors for their significant contributions to shaping Minibah and Outlook Australia throughout our history, and for the lasting impact their service has had on our local community.
Our Life Governors
Colin Baxter (dec.)
Committee Member: 1975 - 1980
Colin supported the organisation’s early development through committee service from 1975 to 1980, including his role as Secretary. He was appointed as a Life Governor in 1978.
Bill Williamson
Committee Member: 1975 - 1984
Bill contributed to the organisation during its early years through committee service from 1975 to 1984, with his contribution recognised through Life Governorship in 1979.
Lindsay Fechner (dec.)
Committee Member: 1977 - 1989
Lindsay contributed as a parent and committee member, serving as both vice president and president during an involvement that spanned 1977 to 1989.
Bert Damon
Committee Member: 1975 - 1988
Bert represented Rotary on the committee and served as vice president and president, contributing through thirteen years of committee service.
David de Crespigny
Committee Member: 1978 - 1993
David contributed as a parent, committee member and treasurer, supporting the organisation’s governance and financial oversight during his service from 1978 to 1993.
Ann Kaye
School Service: 1975 - 1991
Ann contributed directly to Minibah’s school services as a driver and teacher, supporting the school and its students from 1975 to 1991.
Marion Watson (dec.)
Mothers Club: 1976 - 1994
Marion served as president of the Minibah Mothers Club and helped raise funds for the organisation, with her involvement spanning 1976 to 1994.
Gae Failla
Committee: 1993 - 1995
Gae contributed as a parent, committee member and vice president, and provided practical financial support through a significant donation towards establishing the organisation’s plant nursery.
Russell Broadbent
Committee: 1981 - 1996
MP Russell Broadbent contributed through committee service during the Minibah years, including leadership as vice president and president, before being recognised as a Life Governor in 1997.
Peter Schreurs
Committee: 1983 - 1998
Peter contributed as a parent, committee member and vice president, supporting the organisation through committee service from 1983 to 1998.
Gwen Morrison (dec.)
Parent & Donor
Gwen supported the organisation as a parent and donor, providing furniture, including the former boardroom table, and was recognised as a Life Governor in 2004.
Lou van Deursen (dec.)
Committee: 1993 - 2008
Lou contributed as a parent, committee member, vice president and president, with his committee service spanning 1993 to 2008 and the transition from Minibah to Outlook.
Lou Vogels (dec.)
Committee: 1993 - 2007.
Lou contributed as a parent, committee member and vice president, supporting the organisation through fourteen years of committee service.
Peter Link
Committee: 1998 - 2017
Peter served on the Board of Directors from 1998 to 2017 and held the role of treasurer, contributing to the organisation’s governance and financial oversight.
Edwin Hume
Committee/Board Director: 1998 - 2024
Edwin joined the committee in 1998 and subsequently served as vice president and president, providing long-standing governance and leadership to the organisation.
Brian Paynter
Committee: 1998 - 2014
MP Brian Paynter contributed through Board service from 1998 to 2014, including as vice President, with his involvement recognised through Life Governorship in 2014.
Tony Fitzgerald
CEO: 1987 - 2016
Tony contributed through almost three decades with the organisation, serving as chief executive officer and a board executive before becoming a Life Governor in 2016.
Kimberley Flanagan
Board Director: 2012 - 2021
Kimberley joined the Board in 2012 and subsequently served as secretary and vice president, contributing across several governance roles before becoming a Life Governor in 2022.
Anne McCormick
Deputy CEO: 1990 - 2023
Anne contributed through long-term staff and executive service, including roles as deputy chief executive officer, secretary and board executive, before becoming a Life Governor in 2022.
Note: Some images have been digitally enhanced due to age/image quality.