Board and Executive Team
CEO
Jo Forrest
As the CEO of our aged care facility, Jo brings over 30 years of experience across clinical, aged care, educational, and community management roles. Deeply passionate about supporting not-for-profit organisations that enrich small communities, Jo is dedicated to creating meaningful impact through compassionate leadership. A strong believer in empowering people, Jo fosters a culture where every team member is encouraged to grow, lead, and reach their full potential — ensuring the highest quality of care and community connection.
Chairman
Tony Dupleix
Treasurer
Leonie Esh
Secretary
Dianne Hampson
Di has been involved at a local community level for more than 20 years, encouraged by her fathers long involvement in community projects through his life. Di worked in real-estate property management for around 20 years and in administrative roles in hospitals in Canberra and Melbourne, and dovetailed her career around supporting her family and husband who was in the ADF. Di has been involved with Sunnyside Op-Shop for more than 10 years as a volunteer.
Member - Clinical Governance representative
Michelle Malycha
Member
Carolyn Harris
Member
Graeme Bennett
Graeme is a local and a teacher with over 35 years experience in the local area and beyond, who has been involved in a number of community organisations over many years. Graeme's first involvement with Sunnyside was more than 30 years ago when his grandmothers were both residents of "Old Sunnyside House". His own mother became a resident in 2021, which sparked his interest in joining the Board in 2024. Graeme sees Sunnyside as a highly valued asset to the Camperdown community and is keen to see the organisation develop, thrive and serve the community well into the future.
Vacant
Vacant Seat
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