PETER HAFFENDEN has been with the Museum since its inception in 1984. Now Director he has been Finance Manager and Media Coordinator and has played a central role in guiding innovative projects that manifest the philosophy of this unique ecomuseum. Peter has a background in economics, journalism, photography and arts which he enjoys bringing together to explore new ways to express the particular mix of the patchwork culture of this region he grew up in.

JANINE HILL began at the museum in 2003, she has assisted cataloguing the museum's resources in preparation for online access. In her spare time, she helps out with the books and finances.

LIBBY McKINNON who has had a long standing association with the Museum, has taken a position as the pre-eminent contemporary mosaic artist promoting the field as a credible part of the cultural industry and in developing community participation in the art form. She is President of The Mosaic Art Group Inc., a national organisation representing mosaic artists throughout the country.

COLEEN MARION is our Aboriginal cultural advisor.


RAELENE MARSHALLTen years practising professional artist. Fifteen years management Arts and Culture Local Government. Attracted funding for and developed the Overnewton Gatehouse Arts Complex for the City of Keilor (now Brimbank) Recipient of Australia Council Professional Development Grant. Recipient of Federal Government's Visions of Australia Cultural Touring Development and Touring Grants under the auspices of Melbourne's Living Museum of the West. Current member City of Moonee Valley Recreation and Culture Committee. Curator of 'Stone upon a Stone' exhibition which won 'Best Exhibition' in the Victorian Community History awards. Director Culture in Action
consultancy.

 

BRETT HOSIE is currently the environmental consultant at the Museum. Brett has been working at Pipemakers Park since 2002. Projects that he has been involved with include 'wetlands regetation', History of the Land Garden restoration, and landscaping improvements of key areas throughout the park. Brett co-ordinates gardening volunteers and supervises 'Work Skills' teams operating at the park.

KERRIE POLINESS has been exploring the application of contemporary art to the interpretation of heritage issues and bringing it into the every day world. Kerrie has been associated with the museum since 1993 projects include: working with Larry Walsh on 'Still Here' the exhibition and catalogue, the 'Pioneer Womens Shelter' with St Albans History Society, working with Gary Vines on The Top Factory signage and development of the site, working with Joe Guario on the Top Factory CD Rom and website design.

OLWEN FORD was Director of the Living Museum from its beginnings in 1984 until 1997. Olwen is a well known local historian and it was her passion for investigating the history of the area and this site in particular that led to her being chosen as the Director for this new innovative ecomuseum. Olwen has been an inspiration to us all and has guided the Museum through a remarkable evolution while holding onto its original aims and objectives. Olwen continues as a consultant with the Living Museum working on heritage projects.

  JOE GUARIO multimedia artist has received high praise for his work on the Living Museum CD Rom 'The Top Factory' and visual design of the Living Museum Web Site. Joe helped facilitate art interpretation in digital media in a way that has not been done before.
   

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