Spotlight on Local Cause
Wyndham Health Foundation: A Pillar of Our Community
Wyndham Health Foundation is one of our favourite local non-profit organisations, providing critical support to our local public hospitals and public health services. We were first introduced to the Wyndham Health Foundation by a previous soccer team of our director back in 2018, and it became clear to our business, that we needed to support and create awareness for this great cause to improve our local healthcare in our growing community. Recently in December 2024, Wyndham Health Foundation ran a successful toy drive for the children spending Christmas at Werribee Mercy Hospital, which we were proud to be a part of.
Christine’s Journey: From the Land of Freedom to Improving Health in Wyndham.
As the General Manager of Wyndham Health Foundation, Christine Thornton brings a wealth of experience in strategy, innovation, and community leadership to the role. With a strong background in governance, business development, and service design, Christine is passionate about creating impactful healthcare initiatives that address the unique needs of the Wyndham community.
Christine is committed to fostering collaboration and equity, ensuring the Foundation’s work enhances the well-being of every resident in the City of Wyndham. “I’m inspired by the opportunity to support meaningful change in our community, particularly in areas like mental health, chronic disease management, and access to healthcare services,” Christine says.
Community Spotlight: Getting to Know Christine
To help our readers get to know Christine better, we asked her a few fun questions:
- What was the last movie you saw?
Emilia Pérez. It was a perfect mix of drama and flair—imagine a movie so bold it sticks with you longer than the popcorn crumbs on your shirt. - What’s your favourite TV show?
Ted Lasso. It’s impossible not to love a show that turns soccer, optimism, biscuits, and bad puns into the ultimate feel-good therapy session! - Which podcasts are you currently listening to?
To be honest, I struggle to find time for podcasts! Between work and kids, free time is either music or collapsing on the couch like I just ran a marathon. Recommendations would definitely be appreciated—help me pretend I have hobbies! - What books have you read lately?
I just finished Essentialism, which was a total life-cleanser about focusing on what matters, and I’ve been crawling through Circe for what feels like an epic odyssey of its own—over a year now. One day, I’ll give reading the attention it deserves! - Which accounts do you follow on social media?
I’m a news and politics junkie, so my feed is like a world tour of headlines: ABC, SBS, NPR, The New Yorker, NYT, BBC. My scrolling habits might actually rival my caffeine addiction. - If you could go back in time, what advice would you give a younger version of yourself?
Slow down! You’ll get there—trust me. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh air, savour the adventure, and remind yourself that even chaos has its charm.
For more information about the good work happening at the Wyndham Health Foundation and to donate, you can visit their website at www.whf.org.au.
Christine is the general manager and can be reached at:
- Mobile: 0457 814 434
- Email: chrstine@whf.org.au
