Wild At Heart Board

CHAIR

Sarah is a vocalist, composer, writer and sound artist. She works at the intersection of organic and electronic sound and her experimental music uses soundscapes to sonically represent mental and emotional states as she documents her journey through life and society as a neurodivergent woman. She is a passionate advocate for human rights and promoter of a greater understanding of those living with disability and mental ill health. Sarah studied music production at Collarts and was selected to participate in Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio’s Professional Development program. As a member of the Wild at Heart community she has performed at and assisted in the running of music events, including the Unmuted Festival and Resonate Songwriters Fest. She has performed in numerous acoustic and acapella duos, multicultural, soul and heavy metal/rock choirs, singing soprano and alto as a soloist and quartet member.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phil Heuzenroeder is a musician and community cultural development leader working in Melbourne, Victoria and Australia. His work focuses on supporting people with experience of disability, mental illness and exclusion to find their voice through music, engage in society through paid and unpaid work and achieve lasting social change.

Phil directs the 90-voice Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir, is founder and Executive Officer of Wild At Heart Community Arts (which runs the Music Network for Mental Health) and Club Wild.

Phil Heuzenroeder leads the Bipolar Bears rock band for people living with mental health issues. The band is a rock'n'roll institution in Melbourne, Victoria and Australia, performing their own brand of rock music and advocating for mental health issues for over 18 years.

BOARD MEMBER

Bruce trained and worked in Agricultural Science. In recent years, he has been drawn back to the arts as an effective way to connect with people, tell stories and improve his mental well-being. Building on his experience in leadership and management and as a WAH participant, Bruce hopes to bring useful skills & knowledge to the Board in the areas of community development, program evaluation and strategic communication.