Caladenia Day Centre Inc

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Board of Directors

Chair: Harry Moyle joined Caladenia in 1996 as Treasurer. In 2008 he was elected Chair of the Board of Directors. He is a member of the Company's Governance Committee and the Finance Committee. His qualifications include a Diploma of Agriculture, a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Diploma of Financial Planning. Harry is a self employed Accountant and Financial Planner. He is a Professional Member of the National Institute of Accountants and a Certified Financial Planner Member of the Financial Planning Association. Previous employment history includes National Service as an Infantry Platoon Commander, sales and marketing positions with Bunge (Australia) Pty Ltd and as Assistant Administrator of Yarra Valley Grammar School. Harry is married to Jenny and they live in Balwyn, have two adult children and two grand-children and he enjoys gardening for relaxation.

Lyn Reddaway joined the Board in 2002. Lynn was born in Ormond; attended Kilvington and McKinnon High. After Matriculation she did her nursing at the Royal Children's Hospital and nursed part-time for the next twenty years. Lynn was a volunteer for 5 years in the past at Caladenia and was more than happy to come back as a Board member where her volunteer days and nursing background provide valuable input. Lynn is involved with keeping the farm running, supports the local football club and enjoys meeting with her nursing friends when she can hear the latest in the aged care sector.

George Hume was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He lived and was educated in Linlithgow where he served apprenticeship as a Painter and Decorator. He came to Australia in 1968. In 1993 the Mooroolbark Bowls Club was approached by Caladenia Board member, Mrs Gloria Churchland, to assist Caladenia to raise funds by running a benefit tournament. George became involved with this successful event and offered to continue it annually. In 1994 he was invited to join the Board and was President from 1995 to 2006. George is a keen bowler and was voluntary Administration Director of the Mooroolbark Bowls Club until 2007.

Andrew Watson joined the Board in 2008. He holds an Honours Degree in Agricultural Science, and manages a specialty agricultural chemical manufacturer in Melbourne. Before Caladenia moved into Meadowbank House, Andrew was part of the group involved in renovating and restoring the old house and gardens. Andrew's hobbies centre on wine, and he and his wife Tara produce small volumes of wine each year. He lives in North Croydon with Tara and their two daughters.

Manager: Sarah Yeates joined the Staff team at Caladenia in May 2001. Sarah has worked in HACC funded day centres since 1991, and has experience in both activity programming, and management. Sarah and the team received a Shire of Yarra Ranges Australia Day Award in 2007, and in 2008 Sarah was nominated for the Alcoa Foundation Outstanding Community Worker Award.

Deputy Chair: Dr Hamish Russell PhD (Mich State), MAgrSc (UMelb), MAICD joined the Board in 2005. He was a Senior Executive in the Victorian Public Service before joining the staff of RMIT University. He is now retired and lives in Emerald. He was Chairman of the Board of Lilydale Community Hospital, a Director of Ranges Community Health and a member of the Community Advisory Group for the Yarra Ranges Health super clinic. He was made Citizen of the Year for the Shire of Yarra Ranges in 2005, and is currently Chairperson of the Shire of Yarra Ranges Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee. He and his wife Rosemary have three adult children and are both involved in numerous community groups. Hamish is also a successful breeder, exhibitor and judge of ducks and geese.

John Hale joined the Board in October 2007. He was born in Sunshine and worked as an engineer with ICI (Orica) for 9 years then with Spotless for 31 years as Executive General Manager.Having recently retired from fulltime corporate work John was able to accept the invitation by President Lynn Reddaway to join the Board in October 2007. John has served on many boards, currently an emeritus councillor of Australian Industry Group and director of Taralye Foundation. He served six years as a Director of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. His community interests are attending art classes; attending gym, personal mentoring of ex-employees, MCC Member, sport and of course his grandchildren.

Meg Johnstone joined the Board in 2007 and is looking forward to sharing her experiences and skills from time worked in the HACC sector. After raising her two boys, Meg went back to study at the age of 40 and now has several certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas in the community services field. She has worked for local government both at the City of Casey and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. She lives in the beautiful Yarra Valley and enjoys time spent in the garden and with her family and friends.

Peter Stewart joined the Board in 2009. A builder by trade, he has spent more than thirty years building and renovating houses and shops across Melbourne. Peter was one of the first tradesmen to become involved in the renovation of Meadowbank House, which subsequently became Caladenia's home. Together with a group of friends in a range of other trades, he worked to restore the old house, build the gazebo and establish a garden. Peter's hobbies include Porsche cars and road bikes. He lives in Mooroolbark with his partner Fiona and seven year old son Jack.

Two people on a swing in the park
Fun in the park

Lunchtime at Caladenia
Lunch is served

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