Our Board
ACIA’s Board is concerned with the systems and processes that ensure the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability of an organisation.
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 Australian with Aged Care funded Home Care Packages.
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.