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.

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

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.

Ann Linke

City of Tea Tree Gully

Ann Linke currently serves as the Active Ageing Quality and Client Service Coordinator at the City of Tea Tree Gully (CTTG). Before joining CTTG in 2024, she worked as an Aged Care Team Leader, supporting both Commonwealth Home Support Programme and Home Care Package clients.

Neil Pahuja - CHAIR

Independent Member

Neil brings more than 25 years of aged care operations experience across both the not-for-profit and private sectors. Throughout his career, he has focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable and at-risk older people, including those experiencing homelessness, individuals with complex health needs, war veterans, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Mark Sheldon-Stemm

ValleyView Residence & Riverview Residence Collie

Mark currently works in Aged Care/Disability with experience in Universities, Health, Agriculture, Retail, Tourism, Manufacturing and Education. Qualifications include Commerce, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics and Strategic Foresight. He has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 30 years with detailed knowledge of the operations and challenges in aged care.

Michelle Schupelius

Lutheran Homes Barossa

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 Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Homes Barossa moving from her position as CEO in a NFP regional facility.