About Us
Seawinds Community Hub is a friendly, not-for-profit, organisation located in Capel Sound on the Mornington Peninsula. Officially opened in May 2023, our Community Hub is here to provide support, information, and community services to of all members of our local community from babies through to our valued older members of the community
Why we do what we do
Our Vision: Inspiration for the community – belonging, learning and growing.
Our Mission: To engage the community in a wide range of services and programs that help people feel connected.
Our Values – to be:
- An innovative centre which grows with the community
- A centre that values and supports growth and development across all ages
- A centre that is respectful of all people, cultures and the environment
- A centre that builds a strong community and brings people together
- A centre that provides a safe, welcoming and accepting environment
- A centre that is an inspiring place to be with a strong sense of belonging
- A centre that values and supports community volunteering, participation and collaboration
- A centre that operates through open and transparent communication and respect
CEO Resmin Popowski
Resmin is an energetic and ambitious finance professional who has 10+ years of experience in managing multi-million-dollar budgets in the tel-ecommunications/technology industry. Because of her passion for effi-cient and effective operational management, she has excelled in her roles as Program Finance Manager, Risk, and Compliance Manager, and her governance and business operations roles.
Resmin’s compassionate nature and a strong sense of community service see her regu-larly supporting community outreach programs both locally and overseas. When she’s not working or volunteering, Resmin enjoys spending time connecting with her friends and family, working on renovation and design projects, and learning new things.
Our Board
Back (from left) – David Thompson (Chair), Ray Atkinson (Men’s Shed), David Raddon
Front – Heather Barton AM (Secretary), Gail Abbott, Belinda Ruzicka, Resmin Popowski (Treasurer until June 2023, CEO from June 2023)
Joined August 2022
David came to Australia in 1989 from the UK where he had been employed in the defence industry for fourteen years. Since arriving in Australia David has over thirty years of executive and board-level experience across the commercial sector, in the Information Technology and Professional Services industries. He has been responsible for starting SAP’s (Major German Software Company) business in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, as well as CEO of a local Project Management company and Managing Director of three software companies. David holds a Master of Business Management in General Management. His hobbies include hockey, football and flying.
Joined February 2023
Heather’s consistent focus is to create and implement strategies that achieve the best possible outcomes for people and communities. She has held the senior leadership role at The Smith Family in Victoria, VIEW Clubs of Australia, Girl Guides Victoria and the International Association for Public Participation.
Heather brings her extensive experience in governance, also her experience as CEO at Seawinds Community Hub (2015-2018) She is an active volunteer with Rotary Rosebud-Rye, Morn. Pen. Girl Guides and Chairs the FMP Order of Australia Association Regional Group.
In 1999, Heather was appointed a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her services to the community and to youth.
She holds a Grad. Dip. in Management. Spending time with her three adult children and their families – including six grand- children – brings her great joy.
Joined April 2022
Co-founder of Teavision, Chai Lords and Switch Supply, entrepeneur, keen traveller and mum of two.
As a passionate Peninsula local, Belinda was drawn to the board position at Seawinds as she was looking for ways to contribute to the local community and felt she could make an impact to the board with her commercial background and commitment to helping those in need.
Joined September 2022
Encompass House was founded by Gail in 2010. Using her 26 years of gained experience and knowledge of the Disability Sector, Gail was able to recognise the positives and the negative aspects of direct care and management systems. This has given Encompass House an insight into service provision that utilises these positive practices and deliveres quality services that are participant-focused and participant-directed. Gail brings to the Seawinds Board her considerable knowledge, experience and skills and her passion for supporting those in need.
Joined April 2024
David Raddon is a logistics professional with 25 years in the industry having worked in senior roles with some of the largest logistics companies. Having built his own national logistics company with his father, one of the largest wine distribution companies before selling to an ASX listed company – and taking on a Head of Commercial role. David brings a strong entrepreneurial background having also founded and sold his own clothing line, investment company and home renovations business. David holds a Diploma of Share Trading and has studied Business Law and Commerce at Curtin University.
David is passionate about his boxing, loves the beach and will quite often be found out on the board during summer.
Joined September 2022
My early working life was in manufacturing heavy engineering products for the mining and quarrying industries; initially serving an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and then progressing on to designing crushing plants and servicing equipment on-site around Australia and Asia.
The amount of time spent travelling and having a young family meant a career change was necessary. I commenced working in building and construction, designing, project managing and selling vertical transportation systems. My work meant that it was necessary to work with major building contractors, architects and consultants throughout Australia, and Melbourne in particular, on major office, retail and residential developments.
Retirement has given me the opportunity to spend more time with my family. My wife Tricia and I have three adult sons who now have families of their own and we have six grandchildren all living on the Mornington Peninsula. I have been fortunate to be part of the group of men who in 2018, had the opportunity to establish the new Men’s Shed that has been built by the Seawinds Community Hub. The Rosebud and Districts Men’s Shed has now become an important part of the lives of many men in our local community. I am also fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of the Seawinds Community Hub Board.
Position available
Position available
Annual Report
To download the 2023 Seawinds Community Hub Annual Report (including the audited financial statements), please click here.
