JUNIPER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Independent Board Member
An experienced board director, Barry is a Chartered Accountant with roles that have included chairing HBF Health Limited, the Bethanie Group Inc and Bethanie Housing Ltd and Churches of Christ in WA. He was a board member with Plan B Group Holdings Limited, Plan B Trustees Ltd, HBF Insurance Pty Ltd, Westcare Incorporated and major not-for-profit sports associations Barry sits on various committees of the Uniting Church in Australia, the board of The Finance Brokers Association of Australia Limited and is a Governor of the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation. Formerly a partner in the Corporate Recovery Division of KPMG, Barry is presently a partner at Chartered Accountants Honey & Honey. Barry brings a high level of governance and financial analytical skills as well as expertise in the oversight of aged care undertakings in a ‘for purpose' environment. He is the Chair of the Juniper Finance and Property Development Committee and a member of the Juniper Audit and Risk Committee.
Belinda Storer has lived in Fitzroy Crossing for over 18 years and was previously the Area Manager for the Shire of Dervt West Kimberley. She brings extensive local experience and knowledge to her role as Residential Manager.
Since 2022, Belinda has been an integral part of Juniper, establishing strong bonds with the local community and Elders.
Belinda has a deep understanding of the needs of her residents. However, it's her genuine love for her residents and staff that truly sets her apart. She adores her team and finds immense joy in supporting them. Recognising the importance of understanding Aboriginal culture, Belinda's role as Residential Manger goes beyond providing care - it's about creating a space where everyone feels respected and cared for.
Ben has over 20 years' experience in senior leadership roles focused on the healthcare sector. Currently the Group Chief Operating Officer for St John of God Health Care, Ben has previously been the CEO of several large and medium sized hospitals. Ben began his career with operational management roles in the UK's NHS, then spent 10 years as a management consultant with Ernst & Young and PWC working globally. He was a Non-Executive Director on the St John of God Foundation Board until 2022. Ben is a member of the Juniper Care and Clinical Governance Committee.
Beth joined the Juniper Hillcrest team in 2011 bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous role as Care Manager.
With a background as an Enrolled Nurse, Beth's expertise and understanding of the industry are truly valuable. She has a genuine passion for providing the highest quality of care to residents. While understanding the clinical needs of residents, it's Beth's genuine care for the residents and staff that truly sets her apart.
Beth is a strong advocate for enabling older individuals to maintain their independence. She firmly believes in empowering residents to live life on their own terms. With her values-centred approach, she brings a strong focus on nurturing the well-being of residents.
With a background in medicine and more than a decade of experience in aged care, Caroline is passionate about working with older people and thrives on providing high quality care to her residents.
As Residential Manager, Caroline believes in the importance of forging strong relationships with residents and their families, and prides herself on providing an empowering and supportive environment for her staff.
Driven by a genuine compassion for older people, Caroline wants to make a difference in the lives of her residents through creating a happy and safe place for all residents to call home. She believes in treating everyone with the dignity and respect so that they can lead a fulfilling life with purpose.
Chris Manu brings over three years of dedicated aged care experience to her role as Residential Manager. With a background as a carer, she rose to leadership as a Scheduling Team Leader working for an aged care agency across Fitzroy, Kununurra, Derby, and Albany.
Chris joined the Juniper team in September 2021, and brought her contagious enthusiasm to enrich the lives of residents. Her ultimate satisfaction comes from seeing her residents happy and comfortable within their home. Chris has a deep understanding of the needs of her residents and has established strong bonds with the local community and Elders. Chris's experience, coupled with her genuine passion for improving lives, makes her an invaluable asset to Juniper.
Corrina brings a wealth of experience in aged care and nursing to Juniper Sarah Hardey and is driven by her passion for delivering quality, person-centred care to older people. Starting out as a carer at another Juniper home, Corrina knew early on in her career that nursing was her calling in life, and went on to become an enrolled nurse before later upskilling to become a registered nurse.
After a stint working in hospitals, Corrina yearned to return to aged care and became the Clinical Nurse Manager at Juniper Sarah Hardey. In early 2023, the opportunity arose for Corrina to step up as the home's Residential Manager, a role that she describes as fulfilling her passion for ensuring her residents lead a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director Residential
Dan joined Juniper as Executive Director Residential in October 2021. With a focus on sustainability and meaningful reform, Dan is committed to comprehensive quality care provision whilst improving resident, family, staff and volunteer experience. In addition to extensive health, aged and community care sector experience, Dan has held multiple senior leadership roles with highly regarded, purpose driven national organisations where he has proven his ability to lead and improve complex business, service delivery and clinical operations. The skills and experience Dan has in areas such as performance improvement, business intelligence and analytics, operational excellence, change management, growth and transformation of businesses are well-suited to Juniper and residential care settings. His professional qualifications include a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Western Australia as well as certifications in strategy, leadership, governance, risk management, and process improvement. The position of Executive Director Residential oversees Juniper's residential aged care services.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director Corporate Services
Having been in an executive role at Juniper since 2007, David is a highly innovative, results driven and achievement orientated Executive Director. With over 25 years' of post-graduate experience in business, he has demonstrated a track record of success in small to large organisations across property management, intellectual property, information technology and aged care. His role focuses on Juniper's commercial and strategic business objectives, by ensuring that operational executives and managers have the resources to deliver services to residents and clients and by providing strong commercial and financial leadership. He analyses the organisation's business and information needs and develops systems, processes and procedures to meet those needs, all in a highly regulated environment with funding constraints and increasing demand for services. David holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science (Honours), various other qualifications recognised by CPA Australia, and is a member of the Governance Institute of Australia.
A retired Physician in geriatric and general medicine, Arthur was formerly head of the Department of Rehabilitation and Aged Care at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Western Australia. He has served as a policy advisor to the WA State Health Department in aged care. His clinical practice focused on acute care and rehabilitation of the elderly. Arthur is the Chair of the Juniper Care and Clinical Governance Committee and a member of the Juniper Audit and Risk Committee
Job Titles:
- Executive Director People & Strategy
- Executive Director Planning and Strategy
Joining Juniper in November 2018, Eve was appointed to the role of Executive Director Planning and Strategy in August 2019. Eve holds a Master's in Business Administration and has over 20 years' experience working in the not-for-profit sector in aged care, healthcare and community services in middle management and executive roles. Eve has extensive experience working with leadership teams and boards, facilitating strategic planning and organisational reviews. She has successfully led several significant organisational change management initiatives and is an effective team leader, motivator and communicator with skills in project management, business planning and process improvement. At Juniper, Eve is responsible for business performance, organisational strategy, planning and reporting.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Auditor
- Independent Board Chair
Grant is the Assistant Auditor General Financial Audit at the Office of the Auditor General in Western Australia. Grant has a wealth of experience across a range of industries, including as a partner with KPMG in the Audit, Assurance and Risk Consulting division with a focus in the health, ageing and human services sector. He is a board director of Bethesda Health Care and has relevant experience as a previous board member of numerous organisations including the North Metropolitan Health Service, Zoological Parks Authority and Netball WA. Grant's skills include financial analysis, compliance, governance, and risk management along with his sector experience. Grant is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Juniper Finance and Property Development Committee and the Juniper Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
A former KPMG Partner with extensive executive experience, Helen has over 25 years experience as a Director and Chair on numerous organisations in the commercial, Government and not-for-profit sectors. She is a Deputy Chairman of the Minerals Research Institute of WA, Councillor of the National Gallery of Australia, WA Divisional Councillor of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a member of Australia Council's Finance and Governance Panel for all its Multi Year Partnerships and Advisory Panel member for UWA's Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law. Helen is a member of the Juniper Finance and Property Development Committee and the Juniper Audit and Risk Committee.
Jiabao Lin is a registered nurse with over ten years of experience in aged care, both in community and residential settings. She is known for her dedication, passion, and providing high quality care to her residents.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director Community Business Development
Joining Juniper in August 2021, Jo has more than 20 years' experience in community health across aged and community care, disabilities and mental health, having worked in across Australia in various national roles. Jo recently managed the largest portfolio of aged care home services for a major not-for-profit home care provider, before moving to a national role. She has extensive experience in retirement living, affordable housing planning, service marketing and innovation, together with business development, including mergers and acquisitions and business transformation and growth. She has an outstanding record of leading teams to achieve full compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards. A member of the WA Divisional Council of ACSA, Jo is currently completing a Master of Business Administration. The position of Executive Director Community Business Development oversees Juniper's home care, independent living units, serviced units, affordable housing, sales and marketing, and consumer engagement areas.
Karen has more than 40 years' experience in the healthcare industry, having worked in a range of senior and executive roles in both public and private hospitals and previously in the education sector. She completed a 10-year appointment to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Western Australia in 2021 and was appointed to the North Metropolitan Health Services Board in August, 2022. She is also a member of the Finance and Safety and Quality Committees. Karen has a Masters Degree in Nursing and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Managers, a Certified Health Executive, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Council Member of the ACHSM (WA). She holds Adjunct Associate Professorial positions with both Edith Cowan University and Curtin University of Technology. Karen is a member of the Juniper Care and Clinical Governance Committee.
Kim joined the Juniper Carramar team in 2015, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous Residential Manager role at Juniper.
Kim has been an integral part of the Juniper family for a remarkable ten years, with a career in aged care spanning all the way back to 1998.
With a background as an Enrolled Nurse, Kim's expertise and understanding of the industry are truly valuable. She has a genuine passion for providing the highest quality of care to residents. Having worked as an Enrolled Nurse in the past, Kim possesses a deep understanding of the needs of our residents. However, it's her genuine love for the residents and staff that truly sets her apart. She adores her team and finds immense joy in supporting them.
A Registered Nurse, Kirsty brings extensive experience in Aged Care and a passion for enabling residents to live life with purpose in the way they choose. After working as a Registered Nurse, Kirsty was promoted to a Residential Manager role in the United Kingdom at the age of 26. After moving to Australia, she worked as a Clinical Nurse Manager, joining Juniper as a Registered Nurse before becoming Residential Manager at Hayloft in early 2022.
Kirsty enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents and the surrounding community and
Job Titles:
- Registered Nurse
- Leader of Excellent Clinical Care at Riverslea
A seasoned Registered Nurse with more than two decades experience, Liz Frehner is passionate about working with older people which she channels through her genuine care and compassion for residents. Liz's love for working in aged care stems from her enjoyment in building relationships with residents and their families.
Liz is a leader of excellent clinical care at Riverslea. Thanks to Liz's passion for delivering clinical education and previous experience as a university lecturer, student nurses regularly engage with
residents at Riverslea and have become an important part of social interactions within the home.
A Registered Nurse, Mradula brings a depth of experience and passion for aged care to the role. Trained in the UK and working as a community nurse, Mradula embarked on her aged care career in Australia almost two decades ago.
She loves working with her "beautiful" residents to ensure her and her team make a difference in their quality of life.
She brings a sense of positivity to the home, instilling in her team to always provide person-centred care and to take the time to chat and get to know each person. She has an open-door policy and always welcomes feedback from families.
Narissa brings a wealth of experience in nursing and management to Juniper Bethshan Residential Aged Care Home. She is driven by her passion for delivering person-centred care to older people, encouraging, and providing opportunity for residents to continue pursuing their passions and staying connected to their local community.
As a Registered Nurse for three decades, Narissa has worked across acute care, paediatrics and aged care in Western Australia and country New South Wales. Always having a soft spot for the Great Southern region, Narissa jumped at the opportunity to take up the helm at Bethshan.
Together with her team, Narissa works to create a positive, homely environment at Bethshan where residents can feel happy and respected.
Job Titles:
- Independent Board Member
- Principal Consultant With KPMG London and PWC Hong Kong before Returning to Perth
Penny has worked as a Principal Consultant with KPMG London and PWC Hong Kong before returning to Perth to work with the State Treasury to establish a database business. She has over 25 years' experience in organisation analysis and strategic planning and is the Managing Director of consulting firm, Baxter Lawley. She is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where she is also undertaking PhD studies in governance and reporting. She has 15 years' experience as a board director and serves on the board of Trinity Residential College. Penny is a member of the Juniper Care and Clinical Governance Committee, Juniper Finance and Property Development Committee and the Juniper Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director Governance and Quality Improvement
Part of the Juniper team since 2016, Philippa was appointed Executive Director Governance and Quality Improvement in October 2021. A Registered Nurse, Philippa has a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, Executive Certificate in Health Management, Certificate in Gerontological Nursing and a Master of Business Leadership. The position of Executive Director Governance and Quality Improvement is responsible for leading and directing clinical and operational governance, infection control, compliance, quality and risk for all Juniper services to promote and safeguard high standards in customer care.
Rahul's journey at Juniper began in 2011 when he joined as a carer. Over the years, he has completed a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and Masters in both Biomedical Science and Nursing Practice.
In 2017, Rahul became a Registered nurse and then went on to take on the role of Clinical Nurse Manager. Rahul was appointed as Acting Residential Manager in 2022, and later that same year, he was officially appointed as the Residential Manager.
Retiring as the General Secretary of the Uniting Church in Western Australia in 2021, David currently serves on the Governance Committee of the Uniting Church National Safe Church Unit and is a member of the Nominations Committee of UCA Redress Ltd. He is also a member of the Committee for Discipline in the Uniting Church Synod of Western Australia. David is an ordained minister and has served the church in this role in Southern Africa and Australia. David is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course. He is a member of the Juniper Finance and Property Development Committee.
Romina is a dedicated and highly qualified Registered Nurse who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Residential Manager. Her commitment to delivering exceptional care to residents, combined with her clinical background and managerial skills, makes her an invaluable asset to Juniper Elimatta. Romina also holds a Bachelor of Science, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing and a Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Human Resource Management.
One of Romina's standout qualities is her genuine passion for building meaningful relationships with both residents and staff. She takes the time to get to know each resident individually, understanding their unique needs and preferences. Romina's commitment to fostering a warm and caring environment ensures that her residents receive the highest level of care and attention.
Russell was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in December 2022. Russell has an extensive background in the aged care and community services sector. He was previously the Chief Executive of a faith-based aged care provider serving metropolitan and regional Western Australian communities. Prior to this role, Russell was Chief Executive of an Aged Care education provider, overseeing operations in Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Prior to this role, Russell held several senior executive and CEO roles in not-for-profit and faith-based aged, disability and community services organisations in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Russell has worked in the aged and community services sector since 2001. Russell is a member of the Juniper Finance and Property Development Committee and Juniper Care and Clinical Governance Committee.
With a wealth of experience in the aged care sector, Sue joined Juniper 18 years ago, starting out as a carer where she completed her Certificate IV in Aged Care then later stepping into the role of Residential Manager at a previous Juniper home.
Having been the Residential Manager at Annesley for the past two years, Sue believes the home's biggest point of different is her team of kind, compassionate staff who go above and beyond to meet the needs of each resident.
During her time at Juniper, Sue has realised her passion for working with older people and has found a sense of fulfillment working in aged care.
Job Titles:
- Registered Nurse
- Residential Manager
A seasoned Registered Nurse with more than 25 years' experience in clinical care, Tanya returned to the aged care sector two years ago after working in a variety of clinical nursing roles.
Passionate about aged care, Tanya is driven by her genuine compassion for supporting older people to live their best life and believes it is a privilege to lead a dedicated team to deliver best practice care to residents at Juniper St David's.
As Residential Manager, Tanya is a big believer in building strong connections with both residents and their families, with a focus on making a positive difference through her strong and compassionate leadership.
As Registered Nurse, Terri brings a wide range of experience from hospital work to being a first responder on oil rigs. She found her calling in Aged Care first as a Clinical Nurse Manager at Juniper Hilltop before being promoted to Residential Manager.
Terri brings a strong values-focus to the home, encouraging a sense of belonging and welcome for both staff and residents. She promotes person-centred care and is an advocate for older people being able to enjoy and live the life they want.
Travis brings two decades of aged care experience to Juniper John Bryant, having previously worked in a variety of roles from Carer and Enrolled Nurse to Residential Manager and quality assessor. An Enrolled Nurse, Travis has extensive experience in working with older people living with dementia, as well as mental health.
Driven by Juniper values of welcome, compassion and respect, Travis is deeply committed to ensuring all his residents at John Bryant live their best life.
As a leader, Travis empowers his staff to deliver high quality person-centred care that meets the current and changing needs of each resident. Outside work, Travis is a gardening enthusiast who loves spending time at the beach.
Trudie has always had a strong desire to serve others. She began her career working with children in out of home care in New Zealand, which led her to become an Assistant in Nursing at a small, aged care home. Trudie relocated to Australia with her children to further her passion for aged care.
Trudie has worked in mental health and caring for those living with dementia.
She joined Juniper in 2016, to pursue her love of working with seniors. Trudie is dedicated to making her residents feels like they are happy at home, every day.