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The Board

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Maurice Gleeson OAM

President

Maurice is the CEO and President of Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria, where he leads a team of five staff and oversees Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria's entirely Voluntary Executive Committee. A keen and long-term advocate for people with vision loss

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Jane Florindo

Treasurer

Jane joined Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria's Executive Committee as Treasurer in 2015.  During the past 10 years, she has worked in a variety of different corporate roles as an advisor/consultant at Deloitte Australia.

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Gillian Manson

Vice-President

Gillian is the Vice President of Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria, and has been part of the Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Executive since 2012. Gillian is an experienced sports administrator in both paid and volunteer capacities.

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Tessa Sullivan

Committee member

Tessa Sullivan is a wife and mother of three. She has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, a Master of Laws (Juris Doctorate) from Monash University and a Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University.

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Kaine Reynolds

Secretary

Kaine joined Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria as Secretary in 2023. His leadership role within the Victorian TAFE sector covers the provision of disability support; and student equity and engagement. Kaine has a Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Management).


Our Patrons

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Charlie Pickering

Patron

Charlie Pickering is an Australian television presenter and comedian. His commitment to Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria is to increase awareness of the many sporting and recreational activities that are available to people who are blind.

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Daria and Luke Saville

Patrons to the Victorian Blind Tennis Program

Daria and Luke Saville are committed to help raise awareness of the BLV Tennis program and the wonderful abilities of our players. Together, we are poised to inspire change, challenge perceptions, and pave the way for a more inclusive future in tennis.