Our Board

ACIA’s Board is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability of an organisation.

Board members take ultimate responsibility for the governance of the organisation. However, governance is not a role for Boards and Board members alone. Governance is also concerned with the way the Board works with our CEO and staff, volunteers, service users, members and other stakeholders, to ensure our organisation is effectively and properly run and meets the needs for which the organisation was set up.

The function of the Board is to collectively ensure the delivery of the organisation’s objects, to set its strategic direction, and to uphold its values. The Board are collectively responsible and accountable for ensuring and monitoring that the organisation is performing well, is solvent, and is complying with all its legal, financial, and ethical obligations.

Reena Costello

Premier Health Care

Reena Costello is a legal practitioner with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide, and a Masters of Law from Columbia University in New York. Reena has practiced in commercial litigation in South Australia, and as an Attorney in New York with a focus on construction litigation.

Robert Dempsey

Torrens Health

Rob has worked his entire career in healthcare, disability, aged care and mental health.

Rob is currently Executive General Manager Torrens Health which among other services provides care and support to elderly South Australians with Aged Care funded Home Care Packages.

Harry Harun

Aboriginal Community Services

With 30 years of experience in Aged Care and working within Aboriginal Communities, Harry strives for continuous improvement and providing the best possible service to the Aboriginal community.

Susanna Johncock

City of Tea Tree Gully

Susanna Johncock is currently Active Ageing Team Leader for the City of Tea Tree Gully (CTTG). Prior to commencing with CTTG in 2013 Susanna held positions as an aged care coordinator/advisor for both Commonwealth Home Support Programme as well as Home Care Package clients.

Neil Pahuja - CHAIR

All Care Aged Care The Vales

Neil has over 20 years aged care operations experience. Having held positions in both the NFP and private sectors. Currently he is the CEO and Director of All Care Aged Care The Vales.

Michelle Schupelius

Edenfield Family Care

Michelle has over 20 years experience working in aged care across various roles. With a background as a Registered Nurse holding a Graduate Diploma in Gerontology, she has held a variety of senior roles across health and aged care. Michelle is the Operations Manager of Edenfield Family Care moving from her position as CEO in a NFP regional facility.