Board Members

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Steve Kemp

Board Chairman, Finance Committee & Building Working Group

Steve joined the MFH Board in 2015 and has been Chair of the Board since 2017. Steve is knowledgeable and passionate about aged care in our Community, having had both parents cared for at Matthew Flinders Home. His business acumen and connections with our regional community are vital to leading the Organisation and Board in aged care Governance and Strategy.

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Robyn Dawson

Board Member, Organisational Wellbeing Committee

Robyn comes to the Matthew Flinders Board with excellent business acumen and a passion for community. She joined the Board in 2018 and has participated in the many improvements that the organisation has implemented, ensuring accountability and transparency.

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Steven James

Board Member, Chair Finance & Audit Committee

Steven is a Chartered Accountant and a Director of RSM Australia Pty Ltd. He joined the MFH Board in 2018 and Chairs the Finance and Audit Committee. Steven brings extensive expertise to the Board and provides strategic direction and oversight of the financial position of Matthew Flinders Home Inc.

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Damien McQuillan

Board Member, Building Working Group

Damien has been a Board member since 2019 and Chairs our Building Sub-Committee. His expertise has proven invaluable during our refurbishment and building projects, representing MFH to ensure we achieve our desired outcomes in the most cost effective manner.

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Jane Cooper

Board Member, Clinical Governance Committee

Jane joined the Board in 2020, is passionate about the provision of quality aged care services and sits on the Clinical Governance Committee. Jane works for the Country SA Primary Health Network and has been heavily involved in assisting the local primary health sector to implement initiatives to improve access and quality of health services in the region.

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Robert Muecke

Board Member

Rob is a Senior Lawyer with Tindall Gask Bentley. Rob joined the Board in 2020, is an active Community member and brings with him business and legal expertise as well as sound risk management skills.

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Dr. John Williams

Board Member, Chair Clinical Governance Committee

John is a local General Practitioner who consults in private practice and also at the Port Lincoln Hospital. He is President of the AMA (SA). John joined the MFH Board in 2020 and is Chair of the Clinical Governance Committee. John advocates strongly for care of the elderly in Public Hospital settings and works proactively and collaboratively to identify best practice solutions.