As a compassionate, empathetic charity, our values support and guide us in everything we do
At Nazareth Care, we are guided by the mission and values of the Sisters of Nazareth to provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment for all. Our team are experienced, dedicated aged care professionals with a warm, friendly and helpful nature. Our supportive culture encourages our professional team to create an environment contributing positively to the lives of our residents and families.
Our Team
Facility Manager: Susan Mathew
Sister Superior: Sister Margaret O’Keefe
Retirement Village Manager: Emma Wyllie
Acting Unit Manager Ground Floor: Jenny Barker
Unit Manager First Floor: Mandy Tian
Catering and Environmental Services Manager: Marc Drieberg
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Co-Ordinator: Patsy Bowden
David Cotter – CEO
David is an experienced, people focused, strategic CEO with a wealth of experience in the aged care, disability & community not-for-profit sector. David leads the Nazareth Care Australasia region. David is a highly motivated and committed individual who is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of life. David has over 30 years’ health & aged care experience in Australia.
Vanessa Karamesinis – GM Corporate Services
Vanessa is an executive leader with a history of financial, commercial and operational success across the health, disability and community service sectors. Vanessa leads the Australasian Regional Support Service and Nazareth Care Retirement Villages. Vanessa has great strength and experience in ensuring positive outcomes in service delivery and client satisfaction, demonstrated via a proud history of managing people, process & change.
Tanya Barun – GM Operations
Tanya has a wealth of experience in health care including hospitals, disability & aged care. Tanya leads all Houses’ across Australasia operations and is passionate about providing high standard resident centred care services in collaboration with the Facility Managers. Tanya is a sound commercial operator supporting clinical governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, whilst driving strategic direction and change.
Ricky Relouw – GM Compliance & Risk
Ricky has a wealth of experience in Quality, Compliance and Risk having worked at small to large health organisations. Ricky leads the Quality team in the houses, ensuring Clinical governance and a high-quality resident-centred focus. Ricky brings a unique skillset ensuring our Houses meet compliance and reduce risk by implementing clinical policies and legislative frameworks.
Desiree Doherty – GM People & Culture
Desiree is an experienced People and Culture professional who is people centred and passionate about culture and change management. Desiree utilises her vast industry knowledge to foster the best within her team and is instrumental in promoting core values & strong culture across the organisation.