Chair - Sue Park Expand Sue Park – BA, Ass. Dip. Social Work, GAICD Sue Park has had a number of senior leadership roles over the last 30 years including President of Family Services Australia, member of Board of SACOSS, and member of the National Committee of UnitingCare Australia. For many years she was Chair of the UnitingCare Australia Child, Youth and Family Advisory Committee. She was the inaugural Chair of the Board of Access to specialist organization for people with disabilities. Sue joined the UCSA Board after retiring from the position of CEO of UnitingCare Wesley AdPlace Housing, which was established as aelaide in 2010 and is currently also the Chair of Uniting Country Housing.
Director, Chief Executive Officer - Dr Harry Randhawa Expand Dr Harry Randhawa MB BS LLB/LP Dr Harry Randhawa is passionate about developing thriving regional communities through the delivery of exceptional services that meet local needs and delivered within the framework that respects cultures and relationships. Harry grew up in Adelaide and started his career as a medical practitioner after completing his studies at Flinders University. Harry worked as a GP in rural NSW in the 90’s which is where he developed a passion for leadership in regional communities. Harry then completed a Laws degree at Flinders University in 2003. Harry has since worked in a number of executive management roles throughout Australia delivering services to vulnerable and disadvantaged clients. Harry recognizes the importance of providing integrated, quality social and education services to the development of strong inclusive and diverse communities.
Deputy Chair of Uniting Country SA - Peter Hollister Expand Peter Hollister – GAICD, B.Sc. (Hons I) Maths, MBA Peter is passionate about applying strategic thinking to organisational planning and behaviour, to ensure effective use of resources and achievement of goals to benefit the community. This passion has been a fundamental element of his 17 years of executive level experience in State Government. He has recently concluded a 5 year role as Board Chair of a not-for-profit organisation. Peter’s qualifications include a B.Sc. (Hons I) Maths, an MBA, a Graduate of the AICD, a Graduate of the Governor’s Leadership Foundation (GLF2011) and a Cert II in Lay Preaching.
Deputy Chair of Uniting Country Housing and Chair of the Housing Committee - Fiona Duffield Expand Fiona Duffield Fiona Duffield has blended careers in Distance Education and Residential Real Estate with a strong commitment to those among us in need of compassion and practical support. Fiona is a long term member of St Vincent de Paul, having previously been a volunteer and Management Committee member at the Vincentian Centre for Homeless Men. She currently volunteers with Fred’s Van in Port Pirie. Fiona is passionate in advocating for families in remote and rural locations to ensure equity of services and quality support for all.
Chair of Audit Risk and Compliance Committee - Jo Court Expand Jo Court – BA Commerce, Adv Dip Financial Services, CPA Jo is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) with over 23 years experience in finance, especially in business management and financial planning. Jo is currently the Business Manager at St Mark’s College Port Pirie and has over 10yrs experience in senior management. Jo has a very good understanding of both government and commercial finance, and has served on several local Boards. She is also well experienced within the Pirie Region working with small businesses and individuals to meet their financial goals. Jo believes that good financial education and communication is the key to good governance and better business. She is passionate about helping in her community work toward a better financial future.
Director - Jo Curkpatrick Expand Jo Curkpatrick – SCMP GAICD MPRIA Jo is a highly skilled communications practitioner, with more than 30 years of experience providing marketing, communications and engagement advice and services in not-for-profit, consultancy and government environments. She is accredited as a Senior Communication Management Professional – a designation earned from the International Association of Business Communicators. Jo has served on multiple boards at all levels including as chair. She has skills and insights into corporate and board operations, and understands the dynamics of board and organisational culture. She is passionate about the value of good communication and engagement to an organisation.
Director - Chez Curnow Expand Chez Curnow Chez is currently the Manager of Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drugs at Country SA PHN, and is responsible for the commissioning, service design and contract management of these services for 98% of the state’s geographical area. Chez was recently appointed to the South Australian Premiers Council on Suicide Prevention and is leading one of the 12 National Suicide Prevention Trials. Chez is a LifeinMind Champion, advising on the National Communications Charter – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and a member of the National PHN Lived Experience Engagement Network. She is a parliamentary representative on a Health Advisory Council within SA health and has previously worked across the sector in primary and acute settings in both prevention and postvention services. Chez is a passionate advocate for equity in access for regional, rural and remote communities and ensuring those services have a sound evidence base and follow best practise guidelines.
Director - Paul Thomas Expand Paul Thomas AM Paul is a current member of the Uniting Church, worshiping at Kadina. He is a Member of the Order of Australia, has been involved with community service and in particular Rotary for more than 34 years. He brings extensive governance and leadership positions which includes: Serving on the on the Copper Coast district Council for 28 years, 18 of those as Mayor. Serving as member of the Northern Yorke Peninsula Health Service for 18 years, of which 10 years was as Chair. As a Director of Yorke Mid North Regional Development Australia Board. Rotary District 9510 Governor.