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Committee Structure

6.1.1. The affairs of the association shall be managed and controlled by a committee which in addition to any powers and authorities conferred by these rules may exercise all such powers and do all such things as are within the objects of the association, and are not by the Act or by these rules required to be done by the association in general meeting.

6.2.1. The committee shall be comprised of a chairperson, secretary, treasurer and five committee members.

The Management Committee

This committee will serve until the Annual General Meeting to be held in August 2010.

CHAIRPERSON

Danny Mitrousidis

Danny Mitroussidis

Daniel Mitroussidis the founder and Managing Partner of Innovation Plus which is essentially

an avenue to promote better business practice and performance across all industries and

professions.

Qualifications

Diploma of Business (Quality Auditing)
Evaluator – Australian Business Excellence Framework
Lead Quality Management Systems Auditor – RABQSA International
Aged Care Quality Assessor
Small Business Management

Appointments

Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives (VIC)
Board member of the Migration Museum
(History Trust of South Australia)
Australian Government – Department of Health &
Ageing Panel of Advisors
Australian Government – Department of Health &
Ageing Panel of Administrators
Director of Innovative Total Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (ITSA)
Member of the Australian Population Institute

Daniel was appointed the the Deputy Director of the the National Evidence Aged Care Unit in April 2010.The National Evidence-based Aged Care Unit (NEBACU): a collaborating centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital and The University of Adelaide, Australia

SECRETARY

Louise Absalom

As an adult educator (TAFE SA – Pt. Augusta Campus, offering Certificate Four and Diploma in Leisure and Health), Louise contributes to ACQA in a positive manner by offering a link between ACQA, Tafe (and therefore National Training Packages), the student body and residential aged care facilities. Her role also includes involvement in the vocational work placement process. Within these roles, Louise has a strong commitment to promoting the ethos of the quality process.

In 2010, Louise will also undertake a project manager position, facilitating education and quality management of A.M. Ramsey Village and Nerrilda Nursing Home, both facilities forming part of the Port Augusta City Council commitment to ageing.

Louise's focus within aged care is clearly on Lifestyle and Leisure, and this has been supported by her completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) through Charles Sturt University. Louise is anticipating completion of the Graduate Certificate of Adult and Vocational Learning through Uni SA in 2010.

TREASURER

Trish McReynolds

Trish McReynolds (RN, BHltSc (Nursing), GCertBiometrics, External Aged Care Quality Assessor).

Trish has been involved in aged care since 1998. Her interest in aged care quality management resulted in the establishment of ACQA as a not for profit, self managed, aged care quality association. She is the network coordinator, educator and Public Officer of the association.

In December 2005 Trish was in the second intake of Aged Care Clinical Fellowships funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing program that was facilitated by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Trish predominantly works as a consultant in aged care in quality management and nurse advising. In October 2009 she was appointed to the Department of Health and Ageing Administrator and Advisor panels.

Trish was appointed the the Director of the the National Evidence Aged Care Unit in April 1010.The National Evidence-based Aged Care Unit (NEBACU): a collaborating centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital and The University of Adelaide, Australia

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

T erry Wilby (Hills Mallee Southern Aged Care Facility)

Terry offers more than 3 decades of accomplishment-laden experience in health and the aged care industry and is a Registered General Nurse and Midwife. Beginning his career in the health industry, he developed a strong interest in management at an executive level, quality, developing staff at all levels and learning about ageing.

Currently holds the position of Executive Officer/Director of Nursing at the Tailem Bend District Hospital Incorporating the Hills Mallee Southern Aged Care Facility.

Terry earned his qualifications at Flinders University, Adelaide South Australia and holds a Diploma of Applied Science and a Bachelor Degree in Management.

Angela Walker (Natimuk Nursing Home)

Bio to come

Caroline Lee (LeeCare Plus)

Bio to Come