BOARD
PRESIDENT
PETER STEWART
Peter Stewart’s career spans education, property management and hospitality. A large part of his career was spent in the University sector where prior to retirement he was Executive Director of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management at Macquarie University. He carried responsibility for departments covering Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities Management, Marketing and operation of an on-campus residential hotel and two award winning conference centres.
Peter has a MCom (WSC) and a MMgt (Macq), is a Justice of the peace in NSW and a registered Australian Civil Marriage Celebrant.
Parallel to his working life, for over 20 years Peter has served on a variety of boards across the arts, hospitality, sports, community services and community housing sectors plus two international industry associations. He possesses strong governance and strategic planning skills across a variety of sectors. Peter also currently service on the board of The 4K, a local charity supporting disabled and disadvantaged children and their families.
Peter believes strongly in using the skills acquired in his business life to benefit the community he lives in. He is passionate about rugby, golf and his family.
VICE PRESIDENT
MARYKE ARCHBOLD-HESSION
Maryke has lived in the Southern Highlands for over 35 years. Prior to retiring, Maryke worked for 20 years in Education with the Department of Primary Industries as well as in various roles in the Tourism and Hospitality Industries. Retirement has allowed Maryke to concentrate on community volunteering and she has given her time and expertise in many areas, including working with people and children with disabilities, executive positions in the CWA and fundraising for CanAssist. Maryke originally joined the WADC fundraising committee and became a full Board Member in 2020. Maryke’s interest are bushwalking, health, travel, reading and the Arts. She enjoys fine food & wine and spending time with family and friends. Maryke joined the WADCC Board in 2020.
SECRETARY
JUDY JONES
Judy has a strong administrative, quality assurance, training and governance background having worked in both private and public sectors, as well as NFP organisations. On relocating to the Southern Highlands and retiring from full-time work in 2019, Judy was invited to join the Bard of WADCC. Judy saw this as a way of “giving back” in response to the care given to her parents over many years by various aged-care support organisations. She is also actively involved as a member of the Management Committee for U3A Southern Highlands.
TREASURER
IAIN FALSHAW, GAICD, ACMA, BA (Hons)
Ian is an experienced executive with a reputation for strategy development, commercial deal execution ad string financial management. Until August 2024, Iain was the CEO of Enterprise & Government for Symbio Global where he was responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and overall performance of that business unit.
He has held multiple Board positions including Non-Executive Director and Finance, Audit & Risk Committee member of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO). This is complemented by 25 years senior executive experience, as well as being a founding director and seed investor in two technology start-ups and one social venture.
Iain has a BA Hons in Business Studies, is a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). Iain joined the WADCC Board in November 2024.
BOARD MEMBER
DENNIS NEALE, JP
Dennis grew up in country NSW and has a banking and small business background. He worked with the Rural Bank for over 20 years and owned and operated a Newsagency on the Northern Beaches before becoming a Property Manager for high rise buildings in Sydney and the Gold Coast. Now retired, Dennis enjoys golf, gardening and looking after his 6 grandchildren. Dennis joined the WADCC Board in 2020.
NANETTE TAYLOR
Nanette has lived in the Highlands for the past 24 years and has held senior management roles in Hospital Food, Volunteer, Food Safety, Project and Change Management Services in acute, aged care and rehabilitation teaching hospitals in both NSW and ACT Health over the past 40 years. Nanette has qualifications in Hospital and Hotel Management, Commercial Cookery, Project Management, Food Safety and a Master Degree in Business Management. Now retired, Nanette continues to pursue and promote the latest trends in improving healthcare services for dementia and aged care clients via the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare and Dementia Australia, in addition to volunteering with WADC and Red Cross. Nanette joined the WADCC Board in 2020.
LISA HOGGARD
Lisa’s background includes a strong and diverse career over 30 years as a learning and development professional across a range of industry sectors including community services and health, banking, finance, engineering and insurance. This has included 15 years as the Principal consultant within her Australian based consultancy and senior management roles within the Aged Care industry. Lisa holds a number of qualifications including a Bachelor of Social Studies and a Masters in Adult Education. Lisa has recently retired and looks forward to contributing her expertise in workforce development, needs analysis, project management and change management. She is passionate about supporting seniors to live their best life. She is also enjoying retired life in the Highlands, including volunteering with Moss Vale Community Garden, enjoying the great wine and hospitality in the area, travel, gardening, book club, live music and theatre. Lisa joined the Board in April 2024.
COLIN WESTMAN
Colin has owned an angus beef cattle farm in the Highlands for 27 years. Prior to retiring from employment, Colin worked in financial services, providing actuarial and related advice to some of Australia’s largest organisations. His management roles included 10 years as CEO of the Sydney office of a multinational employer. Colin has actuarial and insurance qualifications gained at the Macquarie University and at London and Australian Actuarial and Insurance Institutes.
Board and volunteering roles include serving on the Board of Achieve Australia and seven years as the Treasurer with the Rotary club of Sydney. Currently he is an active member of the Bowral Tennis Club.
Colin is aware of the benefits of WADCC’s services from his personal knowledge of two clients. He joined the Board in 2024.
LYNNE MORRISON
Lynne has lived in the Southern highlands for just over 47 years. Besides raising a family and being a partner in a small local business, Lynne held the positions of President of Playgroup and a community preschool for a number of years before working with children with disabilities. After completing a Bachelor of Social Science as a mature aged student, Lynne worked with the local SkillShare as a Youth Placement Officer facilitating training and employment opportunities for youth and the long term unemployed.
When federal funding ceased for the Skillshare Programs, Lynne’s career opportunities led her into local government. Lynne has spent the past 24 years coordinating volunteer programs and working in facilities management. Having just retired, Lynne is looking forward to spending more time with her family in particular her grandchildren, travelling, reading and gardening. Lynne has joined WADCC in the hope of continuing to give back to her community.
MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ELEANOR SAINSBURY B.Com. (UOW)
Eleanor has lived in the Wingecarribee Shire for over 25 years. Eleanor joined WADCC in 2006 as the Financial Officer and was appointed the Executive Officer in 2022. Prior to joining WADCC, she was the Expenditure Accountant for Wingecarribee Shire Council. Eleanor has also worked for numerous small businesses in the local area, including a property developer, wine maker, transport business and several tradesmen. Her Bachelor of Commerce degree included majors in Accountancy & Management. Eleanor is incredibly passionate about the services that Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centres provide, understanding that we are here to maintain life skills, provide companionship and purpose for clients, and much needed respite for carers.
FINANCIAL OFFICER
LYNNE SCHERER
Lynne joined WADCC in 2022, bringing with her 22 years of experience as Financial Controller & Management Accountant in a Registered Club, 7 years’ experience in Public Accounting and 11 years’ experience in the Legal Profession. Lynne holds a Diploma in Accounting and is a Registered Justice of the Peace. Relocating to the Southern Highlands in 2011 to enjoy semi-rural living, Lynne’s interests include travel, sewing, fitness, reading and gardening. Lynne holds family and friends close which gives Lynne an understanding and appreciation of the importance of the services WADCC offer.
Wingecarribee Adult Day Centres is a registered business name of Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centres Incorporated, ABN 25 317 050 477