Board of Directors

Board Chairperson Scott MacRea of Lifely, smiling warmly at the camera in a professional suit and tie, posed against a neutral background.

Scott MacRae

Chair
Dip. Bus. (Gov), FICDA

Scott MacRae brings extensive expertise to Lifely’s board as a Business Banking Manager at the National Australia Bank. With a strong background in not-for-profit leadership, Scott previously worked with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s joint venture, Community Sector Banking. Over the years, he has held executive and non-executive director roles across various not-for-profit organisations, gaining in-depth knowledge of the sector’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Since joining Lifely’s board in March 2017, Scott has been instrumental in fostering a culture of integrity and innovation, helping shape services that make a meaningful difference for participants, families, and communities.

Visit Scott’s LinkedIn profile to learn more about his expertise and contributions!

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Board member josh pell

Josh Pell 

Secretary

Josh brings a dynamic mix of skills and experience to Lifely’s board. As a project manager at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s philanthropic arm, Community Enterprise Foundation, Josh has spent 12 years driving community-focused projects, fundraising efforts, and nationwide granting initiatives.

His speciality areas include community engagement, project innovation, strategic initiatives, stakeholder management, and marketing. Josh’s passion for making a difference and his innovative approach have been invaluable since he joined Lifely’s board in 2018.

Learn more about Josh’s contributions and expertise by visiting his LinkedIn profile!

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Board member DR Kat Ritchie

Dr Kat Ritchie

Born in Malaysia, Kat’s journey has taken her from A-Levels in Singapore to university in Melbourne, and she now proudly calls Bendigo home. A former state-level gymnast for Selangor, Kat remains deeply connected to the gymnastics community and brings her trademark energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to everything she does, including her role on Lifely’s board.

Now a dedicated general practitioner, Kat is also a creative spirit who loves drawing, cooking, calligraphy, and playing the piano. On Sundays, she helps lead the singing at her church. Kat shares her life with her husband, two children, and their ageing cat, and she loves the vibrant community and natural beauty of Bendigo.

Shaun Spence

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Alex O’Shea

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Board member callum wright

Callum Wright

MBA (LaTrobe), PGradDipOL (Oxon)

Callum is the General Manager of the Bendigo Primary Care Centre, one of the city’s largest medical clinics and home to the Priority Primary Care Centre Bendigo. With extensive leadership experience, he previously worked at Bendigo Community Health Services, overseeing primary health, allied health, refugee settlement, and corporate services.

Callum’s diverse background includes roles in community engagement, philanthropy, banking, finance, and strategic projects in the corporate sector. His passion lies in building stronger communities, empowering local organisations, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to connect meaningfully with their community and live a fulfilling life.

Visit Callum’s LinkedIn profile to learn more about his expertise and dedication to community development!

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