Directors

Yvonne was appointed as a director in October 2022. Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Science, from the University of Sydney and post-graduate Marketing from the University of NSW.

She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Yvonne is the founder and director of Barangaroo Consulting which specialises in growth, innovation, and customer strategy. She advises the government, NFP, and top blue-chip companies.

Peter has been employed with the Company for over 30 years. In April 2002, he was appointed to fill a casual vacancy for a director and was subsequently elected to that position in October of that year. He has continued as an elected director since that time. In 2013 he was appointed as Information Technology Manager.

Jane was elected as a director in 2017. Jane has been employed with the company for 16 years. Jane was initially employed as Welfare Officer and then in 2013 was appointed to her current position as Manager at Newcastle division. Jane is a Registered Psychologist and is a current member of the Australia Psychological Society. Jane has worked as a Psychologist in private practice and Employment and Correctional Services specialising in anxiety and trauma-based disorders. She has also worked for several disability service organisations.

Bandula was appointed as a director in November 2016. In October 2019 he was elected Chairman of the Board till November 2021. Bandula is also a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. Bandula is a freelance management consultant. He held senior management positions in the overseas development sector for 15 years and served in the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct for six years, including two as Deputy Chair. Previously, Bandula held senior management positions in several commercial organisations in Australia. Bandula is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Leisa joined the Board of Directors in June 2023. Leisa holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Health Management. She graduated from the Australian Public Service Commission Women in Leadership Program, ACHS Surveyor Training. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Having served as an active board member on the Royal Hospital For Women Foundation and St George & Sutherland Medical Research Foundation and is a passionate mentor of future generations. She is a transformational leader with a proven track record in leading cultural change, patient safety improvements and delivering high-quality care, clinician and community engagement, service development and risk management.