Board of Management

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Governance

MHA Care is governed by a Board of Management which is made up of independent representatives from the local community.  The Board is committed to the adoption of ethical conduct in all areas of its responsibility and authority.  It operates principles of good governance meaning that it sets the strategic direction of the organisation and ensures community input to this direction.

The Board operates under Governance principles, which means that MHA Care has an effective control environment in which business risks are properly identified and managed.  This in turn provides a clear operational framework through which the organisation will achieve its stated goals.

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Meet The Board

Current Members

MHA Care is one of the largest community organisations in the region. The Board of Directors consists of community representatives that give their time and expertise to help guide the organisation.

Board positions are open for election each year.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
  • Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA)

Experience and Expertise:

  • Appointed as Board member on 29 February 2016
  • Appointed as Company Secretary in November 2016
  • 20+ years business and accounting experience

Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Cert IV Training and Assessment
  • Grad Dip Vocational Education & Training
  • Honours Exercise Physiology
  • Bachelor of Applied Science

Experience and Expertise:

  • Extensive teaching experience in the TAFE and University Sector, assisting and creating courses directly related to better community health outcomes.
  • Active volunteer with local sports groups and clubs assisting with sport fitness and rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

  • Company Director of family-owned business

Experience and Expertise:

  • Board member since 2005
  • Chairperson from August 2011 to November 2015
  • Appointed as Company Secretary in November 2019

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education 
  • Certificate in Community Leadership & Governance

Experience and Expertise:

  • Board member since 2024
  • Member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia 
  • Community Leader Fellowship Institute of Community Directors
  • Member and Vice President of Cathedral College Parents and Friends Committee
  • Secretary of Yarrawonga Library Fundraising Committee
  • Member of Moira Shire Community Vision Panel
  • President of Yarrawonga Mulwala Toy Library

Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in  software implementation, clerical work and administrative skills

Experience and Expertise:

  • Board member since 2024
  • Almost 20 years experience as Credit Controller and Cash Forecasting Supervisor across multiple organisations

Qualifications:

  • Division 1 Registered Nurse

Experience and Expertise:

  • Board member since 2026
  • 40+ years experience in the health industry, including ANUM in Memory Support Unit specialising in Dementia Care

Qualifications:

  • Division 1 Registered Nurse
  • Graduate Diploma in Management
  • Certificate III & IV in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Diploma of Applied Science
  • Critical Care Certificate

Experience and Expertise:

  • Board member since 2026
  • CEO of Bentley Woods Aged Care
  • 20+ years in health related fields including;
    • Director of Nursing of Bentley Woods Aged Care
    • Deputy Director of Nursing
    • Nurse Educate
    • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Aged Care Quality and Safety Accreditation Leadership
  • Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control