Our Board
David Barton
Chair
David is a Physiotherapist in Busselton, director of the GeoBay multidisciplinary Healthcare Centre and co-director of Rubix Health. David has been deeply involved with leadership roles in the wider health, art and culture, local government and community sectors in the south-west of WA over three decades.vHe is currently Board Chair of health care not for profit, GP down south, Regional Director for WA of The Man Walk and Deputy Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Men Healthier Together research foundation.
Dr Trenton Healey
My life in rural family general practice for the last 35 years has led to many areas of interest. My journey with families and communities, pregnancy and childbirth, sports medicine and palliative care has allowed me to interact with men in varied situations
Darren Berson
Darren is a Professional Services business owner running a national workforce management solutions business from the South West. Focusing on emerging business challenges like the Future of Work, Darren recognises the significant impact that MenAble can have in recognising the health and wellness challenges of Men in our community.
Colin West
Colin has devoted over 40 years to working passionately in education, sport, and Not for Profit community organisations. A positive change advocate, with a leadership style focussing on collaboration and empowerment, he continually strives to positively impact the lives of numerous children, youth, and adults, especially men. Improving Men’s Mental Health, as a board member of Menable, is providing Colin with another opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
Greg Wood
As an influential educational and sport sector leader with a passion for the education, health and wellbeing of people, my career includes diverse roles of mentoring, facilitating programs for youth and adults, strategy, leadership and cultural change. As a leader in the educational and sports sectors my strengths include engagement with students and stakeholders, embracing and celebrating the community and an unwavering commitment to make a difference to the lives of young people, with a focus on Men's health and wellbeing.
Dan Talbot
I have a long-held interest in health and wellbeing which I have balanced against a career with WA Police. Between 2007 and 2009 I worked as a therapist with the Emotional, Social Wellbeing Centre in Kalgoorlie to assist and empower local people to take ownership of their health. Upon my arrival in Busselton, I joined the Man Walk as a fit and healthy individual, only to find I later faced challenges to my own wellbeing. I am through that period now and remain grateful for the support I gained from the group along the way. In recent times I have undertaken post-graduate research which I hope to continue within the men’s health field.
Leon Ryan
After moving from Melbourne to Perth to play football and then traveling overseas, I commenced a 17-year career with Ansett Australia. My wife and I decided to move to the South West in 1994 and took up the role of General Manager of a major Sporting Club, and later the local Tourism Association. Wanting to work closer to home I set up my own Travel Agency and operated Skywest Holidays in Western Australia for Skywest Airlines. Whilst living in the South West, I became involved in many community projects including the Rotary Club, Superules (Football) and Aussie Masters (Swimming) the Tennis Club as well as starting the Western Australian Guitar Festival.
Marshall Grosse
I've proudly called the Busselton community home since 2016. At the age of 16, I earned a diploma in leadership and management, laying the foundation for my journey as a community leader. In 2023, I was honored to receive the Busselton Community Citizen of the Year award, a recognition that fuels my commitment to our community. Over the past four years, my focus has shifted towards mental health advocacy, where I now serve as a facilitator and the owner of a local not-for-profit run club and men's circles. This award, coupled with my dedication to fostering mental health awareness, aligns seamlessly with our organization's values. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the board, steering us towards a healthier future for Busselton.
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