Our People

Ray moved to Koroit in March 2020, having retired after working as a lawyer in private practice for 49 years. Throughout his professional life, Ray served on not-for-profit boards and small family charities. SWCF gives Ray the opportunity to continue with these community interests. He has children and grandchildren living in Koroit and is forming strong community and local personal relationships. He is passionate about Koroit and its future and the wider aims of the South West Community Foundation.

Originally from Sydney, NSW, David has travelled widely through a professional career spanning Foreign Exchange, Statistics, Hotel and Resort Management, Logistics, Professional Services and Information Technology. Possessing a Bachelor of Business with Technology and Economics streams, coupled with a lifelong interest in Finance and Investment, then founding a tech start up, David has a unique perspective drawing on all aspects of his accumulated knowledge to problem solve. Settling in the South West with a young family, it was time to commit his considerable energy and knowledge to the building blocks of our community through his numerous pursuits, which include the South West Community Foundation

Dr Angie Paspaliaris is a local dental professional, who has lived in Warrnambool for the last 13 years after moving from Adelaide as a new graduate. She is a small business owner, and has volunteer and executive committee experience in local community and sporting groups. She is a founding member of the Young Professionals Warrnambool group which aims to facilitate networking for young people new to the South West district.

Angie has more recently joined the SWCF board, and is keen to gain experience in raising and distributing funds to community organisations. She believes SWCF granting can strengthen compassionate attitudes and positive relationships within the local community, and feels the foundation can become a beacon of giving for local individuals.

We are delighted to welcome Alison as our new Executive Officer. Alison brings more than 30 years of experience across the not-for-profit, health, and education sectors, with deep expertise in philanthropy, governance, strategic leadership, and community engagement.

Based on a small farm in Chocolyn with her partner, Alison is deeply connected to the communities she serves. Her leadership experience includes roles with the Courthouse Camperdown Information Centre, serving as Foundation Executive Officer at Emmanuel College Warrnambool, and most recently managing the newly established Scholarship Fund at Mercy Regional College.

Alison has been on numerous Boards, and contributed extensively at board level, including locally with Timboon & District Healthcare Service and Women’s Health & Wellbeing Barwon South West.

With a strong passion for storytelling, collaboration, and building a vibrant culture of giving across the region, Alison’s values and vision align seamlessly with the Foundation’s mission. We are excited to have her leadership guiding our next chapter.