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Jay Bacik

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Jay is a practical visionary and strategist who has worked with not-for-profit organisations in Australia and the USA for more than two decades through consulting, media communications and motivational speaking roles.

Jay joined the Board of the Positive Vibes Foundation as Chairman from 2019 to 2021 to help it grow to its full potential in being a leading promoter of mental health awareness in the community.

About Me:

Education & Training

A little more about Jay:

  • Previously CEO of Life Education Australia for 15 years.
  • Formerly Assistant National Director of Austcare.
  • Founder and CEO of new initiatives for Sydney City Mission to raise funds for the homeless.
  • Key fundraiser for Diabetes Australia and Hope International University in California. 
  • Host on Macquarie Radio for more than two decades.
  • Board member of a number of national organisations including Drug Free Australia, Mission Australia and Macquarie Radio. 
  • Theologian and ordained minister.
  • Holder of Rotaract’s prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award.
  • Sits on Sydney’s Parole Authority. 

Members:

Team With Me

Dr Juanita Ruiz, FRACGP, MB BS, AKC,
B Sc, LRSM

Community Liaison Officer

Susan Smith

Director

Peter Truong

Director

Mario Rodrigues FCA, ACA, B Sc (Econ)

Director

Jeanette Farrell OAM

Director

Brooke Collins OAM, MAICD

Director

Alexia Yazdani

Director

Albert Seah FCA, CTA, LL.M, LL.B, B.Ec (Acctg)

Director

Dr Michelle Byrne B.Med.Sci.(Hons), PhD (UTS), LLB,

Chair