The sector's peak body, Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), has reappointed two board members for three-year terms: Dr Linda Mellors, CEO of Regis Aged Care, and Sue Peden AM, a communications and marketing executive with extensive experience in healthcare.
- Dr Linda Mellors, who leads Australia only ASX-listed aged care provider, has been appointed a Multi State Director. Linda has a PhD, and more than 20 years' experience leading For Profit and Not For Profit health and aged care organisations. She has also held executive roles in the Victorian public health sector.
- Sue Peden AM, Director of Sue Peden Communication, has been appointed an Independent Director. Sue has over 30 years' experience in marketing and communications, and more than 10 years' experience in governance roles, including with the private sector, Not For Profits, and start up organisations.
Both appointments take effect 19 November 2024. Both have been ACCPA directors since the organisation’s establishment in May 2022.
Other members of the ACCPA board are:
- Dr Graeme Blackman, AO Independent Chairman
- Geraldine Lannon, Deputy Chairperson and CEO of Baptcare
- Dr Saranne Cooke, Independent Director
- Sue Cooke, QLD Elected Director, CEO of Anglicare Southern Queensland
- Jackie Howard, TAS Elected Director, Director of The District Nurses
- Stephen Muggleton, Multi State Director, Group CEO of Bolton Clarke
- Robert Orie, NSW/ACT Elected Director, CEO of Montefiore
- Jane Pickering, SA/NT Elected Director, Chief Executive of Eldercare Australia Ltd
- Mark Sewell, NSW/ACT Elected Director, Director of Wesley Mission Community Services Ltd
- Shane Yensch, WA Elected Director, Executive Director of Alinea Inc