Wes completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at the Bendigo College of Advanced Education, leading to the commencement of his financial career in 1990 as an auditor for the Victorian state government. In 1993 Wes joined an accounting firm in Deniliquin prior to opening an accounting practice under his own name in 1997, later becoming Murray River Accounting Pty Ltd. Wes has continued to operate this practice for the past 21 years, with the support of his wife Susan and two children Taylah and Mitchell

Born in Barham, Wes has been actively involved in the local cricket, football and tennis communities, with a strong passion for horse breeding and harness racing.

Tanya was born in Barham and attended Barham Primary and High Schools. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Canberra in the late 1970s and went on to work as a Personal Secretary / Bookkeeper for the national office of Housing Industry Association. Tanya worked in Canberra during the 1980s and travelled extensively both in Australia and overseas, before returning to Barham and married life in the early 1990s.

Tanya and Graham raised three children whilst working in the family farm partnership. She has been involved as Treasurer of the Barham Pre-School and Barham High School P&C and Secretary/Treasurer of the Koondrook-Barham Junior Basketball while the children attended school and participated in local sport.

With the children grown up, Tanya decided to take on a new challenge as a Murray Haven Board member.

Sheree completed a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting) at the Australian National University in Canberra followed by a post-graduate program in Health Administration in Sydney with the Australian Institute of Hospital Administrators.

Sheree has strong ties to the local community and joined the Board of Directors of the Barham Koondrook Soldiers Memorial Hospital before becoming Chief Executive Officer of the same hospital followed by 35 years’ experience in public health working in senior management roles within Finance and Performance with responsibility for statistical information, data management, activity and performance analysis.

Sheree has knowledge of public health funding instruments, including Activity Based Funding and Aged Care, and has been involved in funding negotiations with NSW Health, budget and target/KPI development and reporting as well as service and strategic planning.

Sheree is committed to maintaining local community based services through a focus on effective communications, transparency and accountability and the development of local capacity.  Sheree hopes, through the application of her finance and health management expertise and performance focus, to complement the skills and experience of the Board of Directors of Murray Haven Homes and to ensure the stability, quality and longevity of local aged care services

I trained as a General Registered Nurse within a hospital setting; I completed my Midwifery qualification at the RNSH. Following my graduation, I travelled to England and Europe, where I worked in various hospitals.

Upon returning to Australia, I was employed at the Prince of Wales Hospital and shortly thereafter joined QANTAS as a flight hostess, allowing me to continue my passion for travel for many years. In the late 1980s, I rekindled my dedication to nursing and discovered my calling in Aged Care, a field that continues to captivate me today.

I continued my professional growth completing a Post Graduate degree in the 1990s and the attainment of a Master of Nursing in 2001. Remaining current in the ever-evolving Aged Care sector demands unwavering commitment to continuous learning, a commitment I proudly uphold.

With over three decades of experience in both clinical and management roles, I have actively contributed to consumer care and health, providing leadership and implementation perspectives. Mentoring others and sharing my wealth of knowledge have become integral aspects of my professional identity, ensuring that the Aged Care industry maintains its standards of excellence.

Beyond my career, the call of travel remains strong for both my husband, Jonathan, and me. Our deep appreciation for everything Australia offers is complemented by our roles as proud parents to four adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren.

Catherine Chauchat moved to Barham in 2022, after living in Melbourne for twenty years. Catherine is a dynamic hospitality professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in restaurant ownership, management, and international operations. Known for creating successful business models that drive growth and sustainability, with a proven track record in developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Adept at navigating complex challenges, with additional expertise in psychotherapy, offering a unique perspective on leadership and team dynamics.