Our Board

Rob has extensive experience in the health and human services sector at both practitioner and executive management levels. He is actively involved in policy development including peak body representation and has a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and governance particularly in the not-for-profit sector.

Rob is the current Independent Chair of Headspace Frankston and Executive Director of SEHCP Inc. He has held many Non -Executive Director roles in Health, Education and Community organisations.

Rob has demonstrated capacity in strategic business planning and direction, financial and capital management, project evaluation and oversight of human resource management.

GAICD, Master of Applied Science (Organisation Dynamics), Grad Dip Business Leadership, Grad Dip Recreation (Planning & Management)

Special Responsibilities: Chair of Quality & Risk Committee

Angelia is a highly experienced health sector executive and joined the Board this year. Her skills include governance, risk management, strategic planning and patient safety. A Peninsula resident, Angelia is CEO of the Pancare Foundation and previously held Executive General Manager roles at Ambulance Victoria and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute. Joining SASI in 2016, Angelia has held previous Board positions with Impact and Melba Support Services.

B App Sc, MBA, MACHSE

Special Responsibilities: Member of Quality & Risk Committee

Andrew has almost two decades’ experience as a Policy and Advocacy Practitioner, having worked at a range of health charities and NFPs as well as State and Federal Government agencies. He is a passionate community health advocate and is currently Head of Policy and Advocacy at a large health charity.  

He has held Directorships with Community Training Organisations and is a member of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health. 

Andrew has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Public Policy and Management (Melb), and a Post Grad Diploma in Communication (RMIT). He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Certificate in Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia.  

Catherine is a GP with over 30 years of experience in community medicine. She has been on several boards including  two Aged care facilities and Amaze. She has an adult son on the autism spectrum.

Special responsibilities: Parent & Carer Committee, Quality & Risk Committee.

MBBS DRANZCOG

Special Responsibilities: Member of Parent, Carer & Client Committee

Tony has over 30 years’ experience in senior management roles in the healthcare sector both in Australia and the United States and is the founder and CEO of Christmas Corporate Advisory, a consulting firm advising healthcare companies on strategy.

Tony remains active in his local community and is a current volunteer with the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Victoria. Tony joined the SASI Board in 2011 and was Deputy Chair from 2014-2018

Special Responsibilities: Independent Chair of Finance & Audit Committee

Barry has a professional background in Risk Management, Governance, Strategy development, Process Improvement and Compliance. He has worked in education, health and aged care, and has qualifications in risk mgt, auditing and OHS.  Barry has held a number of Director roles in a range of NFP’s, is currently a Board member of a Disability Provider in regional Victoria  and is a Certificated member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Yi-Lee Phang is the Principal GP at Essendon Fields Medical Centre. He has interests in occupational health, clinical governance and medical education. He plays an active role with the Australian Army Reserves. Yi-Lee also supervises GP Registrars and Medical Students from Monash University.

MBBS, LLB, GradCertMedAcup, MOccEnvHlth, FRACGP, GAICD

Vivienne is a qualified company director, strategist and marketer with more than 20 years’ experience. Using her skills in strategy, corporate and clinical governance, marketing and development, she has worked in the health sector for organisations such as Paraquad, Scope, Alfred Health and Red Cross. She is a Director of strategic consultancy Marketing Logic and is also on the boards of Scouts Victoria and the Victorian Opera. Vivienne joined the Board in 2015 and is a former Chair of the Frankston Arts Centre.

BA, Grad.Dip Mktg FAICD FAMI

Rosy is a corporate tax specialist focused on advising organisations and their owners in navigating tax risk and opportunities through the life cycle of their business. She has broad industry experience across corporate transactions/exit events and restructuring to optimise business growth/strategic objectives.

Rosy also supports ongoing tax compliance and promotes advisory relationships with organisations through their growth journeys – from both the company and shareholder perspective.

Special Responsibilities: Member of Finance & Audit Committee

Louise has had over 30 years professional experience and leadership roles in Australia, Asia and the USA, across a range of sectors including Retail, Marketing, The Arts and Fundraising. She has had a number of years of Director experience across a range of private organisations. She remains a director on the board of EKKO world after 9 years.

Special Responsibilities: Chair of Strategy, Chair of Marketing & Events.