Our Board

Dr John Brabant

Founder – Chairman
Dr John Brabant

Dr Brabant graduated with his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) Sydney University and also received his Master of Dental Science (Orthodontics) from Sydney University.

He is a member of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists and Word Federation of Orthodontists.

Dr Brabant is a former Secretary and President of Australian Society of Orthodontics (NSW Branch) and has previously held positions as a tutor in Paedodontics and Prosthetic Dentistry at Sydney University and lecturer to Speech Pathology students at Sydney University. Dr Brabant has presented for Invisalign at the 2014 Invisalign Summit in Singapore, ANZ Invisalign Orthodontic Forum, Queenstown 2015. Dr Brabant has worked for 32 years in private specialist orthodontic practice and his practice, Evolve Orthodontics, won a Telstra Business award in 2012.

Jacqui Partington

Director
Jacqui Partington

Jacqui is a Primary School Principal in Wodonga and has a passion for education and lifelong learning.

She holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Management, a Graduate Diploma in Education P-12, a Graduate Certificate of Religious Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership.
Jacqui has a keen interest in and understanding of young children reaching their full potential. She is motivated by the greater good, is involved in the local community, is invigorated by and has a passion for Social Justice and has led Social Justice programs in Cebu, Philippines.
She has lived a life dominated by relationships – ones she has formed and ones that have formed her. She is eager to contribute to the Carevan organisation and support those in need in our local community.

Cathryn Carboon

Director
Cathryn Carboon

Cathryn graduated as dux of her dental hygiene course in Adelaide in 1989.

She was honoured to receive the Oral B Foundation Award for excellence in preventive dentistry upon graduation. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion from La Trobe University in 2011 and a Master of Health Promotion at Deakin University in 2017.

Cathryn’s 29 year career in dental hygiene has covered many facets of dental hygiene care including experience in general practice, orthodontics, periodontics and special needs dentistry. Cathryn has practiced as a hygienist in Adelaide, Brisbane and Ballarat as well as Neuss (Germany) and Wellington (New Zealand). She has spent the last 19 years in private practice in Wangaratta, North East Victoria.

In 2006 Cathryn joined Colgate’s Professional Educator Network. Cathryn presents oral health education modules as part of the curriculum of Dentistry, Oral Health, Dental Prosthetics and Pharmacy programs at Melbourne, La Trobe, Charles Sturt and RMIT Universities and Holmesglen Institute. Cathryn has presented at national and state dental and allied health conferences in Australia, Hong Kong and Italy.

Cathryn has been a member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia since 1988; serving on executive committees in South Australia and Queensland. Cathryn served 10 years on the Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Advisory Committee, holding the position of National Network Coordinator for Oral Health. Cathryn is currently a board member of the Carevan Foundation and manager of the Carevan Sun Smiles school fluoride varnish program. She is the 2016 recipient of the IFDH and Global Child Dental Fund Social Responsibility Award and author of the recently published children’s picture book “Who is the Tooth Fairy’s best friend?”

Zac Trinnick

Director
Zac Trinnick

Zac is a Partner in a Chartered Accounting and Financial Planning firm in Albury

Zac is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, starting his career in funds management and investment banking in Sydney, before moving to the Border to start a family in 2012.

Zac and his wife grew up in Albury and both are actively involved in the community and local events. When looking for a ‘good cause’ to get involved in, the locally founded Carevan became a clear standout as a way of giving back to the local community.

William Ivey

Director
William Ivey

Will moved to North East Victoria after spending over ten years in Ballarat where upon graduating from university he worked at a national mid-tier accounting firm in public practice.

He is currently a Director at Kerr Andison & Kenny Pty Ltd in Wangaratta.

His qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ballarat majoring in Accounting and Business Law. He also is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

As he has a family connection within the Albury Wodonga area Will has an interest in assisting the community through providing his time to the Carevan Foundation.

Our Staff

Leanne Johnson

Project Officer
Leanne Johnson

Leanne has been a current volunteer with Carevan foundation for many years.

Leanne’s passion & drive is to help others to feel inclusive of their environment and the community they live in. Leanne has worked for over 30 years in the childcare sector and holds a Diploma in Community Services.