Our Vision and Mission|Our Board|Our Management Structure

                                              Our Board of Management

  

Mr Steven Groves  - President

Joining the Board in 2008,  Steven has recently taken on the role of President having previously fulfilled the roles of Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. Steven has over 20 years experience in accounting and taxation and is a CPA and a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia. Steven is a Director of Acacia Private Wealth Pty Ltd.

  

Mr Graham Leaver  - 

Member

Graham has been a member of the Board since 2006. Graham is the father of David who is supported through Melba’s Community Living Support Service and Individual Support Arrangements. Graham has been involved with Melba since 1988, and has played an integral role within Melba on many  committees and working parties during this time.

  

Ms Kristy Burrows  -  Vice President

Kristy is an Associate Director of Beaumont Lawyers and joined the Board in 2008. Kristy is in her fifth year of practice as a Solicitor.  Kristy also worked in the real estate industry for 6 years prior to becoming a Solicitor. 

Mr Dean Richards  -   Member

Dean has been on the Board of Management since 2008. Dean is a member of the Nightlife Disability Service Committee of Management which provides overnight support for people with disabilities. Dean is an active community member and involved in a range of community organisations.

Mr David Johnston  -  Treasurer

David has been on the Melba Board for 8 years, all of them as Treasurer. David has an impressive employment history in banking and private Industry, for over 30 years holding senior management positions at Westpac and Sigma Pharmaceuticals.

  

Ms Lorraine Elliott AM  - 

Member

Lorraine joined the Board in 2008. Lorraine has an extensive history of community involvement including being State Member for Mooroolbark from 1992 – 2002, during which time she was Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts. Lorraine is also a Board Member of St Vincent’s Hospital.

Ms Jan Rebecchi  -  Secretary

Jan has been on the Board since 2000 and has held the role of Secretary for one year. Jan is the mother of Miles who attends Ormeau Rd Community Connections. Jan is a strong advocate for her son and others who attend the day service and has contributed in a range of consultation groups over her 11 year involvement with Melba.

  

Mr Jim Burns

CEO – Ex Officio Member

Jim became CEO of Melba in April, 2009. Jim has worked in the Disability and Aged Care sectors for 25 years holding senior management positions in a number of large community service organisations.

  

  

  

  

 

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