Mike Dolbey
Mike Founded and was Managing Director of Visual Entertainment Group for twenty years. VEG was the largest independent producer and distributor of videos and DVDs to Australia’s major retail outlets. The company held a record licensee agreement with the Australian Football League for this period. Other notable licenses were Australian Rugby League, Cricket Australia, Australian Olympic Committee, US TV series Danielle Steele and Crime Scene: CSI.
During the 80's Mike was responsible for helping raise $100,000 for Variety Club Victoria through 'What's on Video", a magazine he was director of.
Nicole Porritt
Nicole is a wife and mother of 3 children who has been visiting Bali on a regular basis for the past 15 years. Nicole has a wealth of experience in fundraising and event organizing and has bought her specialized skills to BCF with fervent passion and dedication. Nicole believes every child deserves an education and works tirelessly heading up the organisation of Melbourne Bright Futures luncheons attracting hundreds of generous philanthropists each year.
Leigh O’Neill
Leigh has worked in the advertising industry for over 30 years and, as a frequent traveller to Bali, she and her family formed a relationship with one of the children’s homes there. She is passionately aligned with the philosophy of Bali Children Foundation in providing education to break the cycle and happily supports them with fundraising and events.
Brad Blackbeard
Brad Blackbeard is a senior executive with extensive experience in operations, retail, and global program delivery across the apparel and consumer sectors. He has a strong track record of driving growth, leading large-scale transformation, and delivering results across complex, multi-site environments.
Amy Twist
Amy Twist is a passionate runner and wellness advocate based in Western Australia, with a strong commitment to community, personal growth, and charitable impact. Training, events, and endurance activities have long been a significant part of her life, and she finds it especially rewarding to combine her love of running with meaningful causes that create positive change.
Clinton Daley
Clinton Daley is a Director of his family print group NewLitho Pty Ltd (NEO, Eastern Press and Valiant Press). His involvement with BCF started during a pilot year twelve “schoolies” program that included donating funds and musical instruments to the BCF. He established the old boys orchestra at Camberwell Grammar to fundraise for BCF.
Angus Tinworth
Angus is an Operations Manager at Westpac Group and has been a proud supporter of Bali Children Foundation since 2019. His continued involvement with the Bali Hope Ultra has allowed him to see the incredible impact of BCF’s projects firsthand. Angus is a strong believer in BCF’s approach to providing high quality education and pathways to employment.
Jesse Kirley
Before moving to Bali in 2012, Jesse was based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia where he was very active in local charitable causes such as completing 22km ocean swims to raise money for local schools for the disabled.
Kristen Edmonds
Kristen is an Australian lawyer and university lecturer, who owns a successful legal and business consultancy. She is passionate about education and the influence it can have on changing the lives of individuals and their communities. Kristen has been lived in Asia for 15 years with her three young boys; educating them in the diversity of cultures that sit on Australia’s doorstep.
Dagmar O'Brien
Dagmar worked for the Spotless group for 33 years as Group General Manager Corporate Relations, in this role she was responsible for all Corporate Hospitality and sponsorships, many of which were major events.