ACSA Chairperson

Sara Blunt - Chairperson CEO, James Brown Memorial Trust, SA

Sara has broad leadership experience including aged care, health, regulatory and military environments. She has up to date knowledge in leadership and management having attended Mt Eliza Executive Education, building on her Bachelor of Business. She is a graduate of the Vincent Fairfax, Ethics in Leadership program adding an ethical dimension to her skill set. Sara's leadership in aged care and health is highly credible as she is a Registered Nurse.

Sara's leadership experience in aged care, health, professional regulation and the military along with her interest in bringing the best from people has led to highly successful outcomes in leading change.

Board Directors

Stephen Cornelissen - Vice Chairperson Group CEO, Mercy Health, Victoria

Stephen is an experienced health care executive who has worked in a range of roles in hospitals, community organisations and central bureaucracy in both metropolitan and rural settings in Australia and New Zealand.

Stephen has served on a number of national and state advisory groups, and maintains an active profile in local community initiatives. He is committed to, and passionate about, improving care and services for people, particularly those who are disadvantaged or facing adversity.
Stephen has been awarded by the Australian Catholic University the honorary title of Adjunct Professor in recognition of leadership in the area of health and aged care services.
 

Lucy O'Flaherty CEO, Glenview Community Services, Tasmania

Lucy has extensive experience working in the Aged and Community Care sector and is currently working towards opening Australia's first Dementia Village, Korongee. Lucy has significant experience in the areas of sector reform having led large teams through industry and legislative changes. Combined with her former career in hospitality and marketing she provides a well-rounded and practical approach to business, with the passion and drive to raise the bar in Aged Care Standards across Australia.

She serves as the Chair for ACSA (Tasmanian Divisional Council'), and as a Director of the Aged Care Workforce Industry Council, is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, in which she won the Australian Not For Profit Leader of the Year 2016.

Stephanie Buckland, CEO Amana Living, Western Australia

Stephanie has an extensive background in leadership, marketing and product management and has worked across a variety of sectors including aged care, tourism, banking and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Since joining Amana Living in 2016, she has worked with her team to initiate a program of change and transformation to bring Amana Living closer to its customers.  Significant initiatives include the Dedicated Staffing Model implemented in all residential care centres; the launch of the Amana Living Training Institute registered training organisation; and the innovative Amana Living Arts Festival. 

Stephanie is a Director of Anglicare Australia; Chair of St George’s Anglican Grammar School; and a member of the Curtin University Business School Advisory Council.  She has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from the Pennsylvania State University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Virginia.

Mark Sewell, CEO, Warrigal, NSW

Mark's experience includes: CEO and Company Secretary of Warrigal, a NFP aged care and retirement living provider operating at 12 locations across SE NSW; Chair of Lighthouse church and community care services; Regional Councillor lllawarra Business Chamber; ACSA Board member and NSW Divisional Councillor and lllawarra Regional Chair; lllawarra Regional Manager DoCS Disability Services; NSW Deputy Director Ageing Disability and Home Care Services; Chair of Cedars College; NSW Ministerial Advisory Council for Minister for the lllawarra.