NDS is pleased to announce the results of the South Australia Divisional Committee elections for 2022.  

The election was well-contested, with seven nominations for five vacant positions. 

We welcome three new members to the Committee:  

• David Panter, Chief Executive Officer, Minda Inc. 
• Kyp Boucher, Executive Manager – Disability Services, Sonder 
• Philip Brookes, Chief Executive Officer, Lifestyle Assistance and Accommodation Services 

The following members were re-elected for a further three-year term:  

• Liz Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer, Brain Injury SA 
• Simon Rowberry, Chief Executive Officer, Barkuma Inc. 

NDS would like to sincerely thank Cathy Miller, Jenny Karavolos, Michelle Holian and Peter Stewart for their commitment and contribution to NDS during their time as Divisional Committee members. 

Congratulations to all newly elected and re-elected Committee members. Thank you to all Committee members for their commitment and support provided to NDS and the disability sector. 

The election of the Vice-Chair position will be announced at the next Divisional Committee meeting. 

The South Australia Divisional Committee for 2022-2023 and their tenure is as follows:  

• Chair: Mark Kulinski, Chief Executive, Community Living Australia (2021 – 2024) 
• Vice-Chair: TBC 
• Helen Sheppard, Chief Executive, UnitingCare Wesley Bowden (2020 – 2023) 
• John van Ruth, Chief Executive Officer, Lutheran Disability Services (2020 – 2023) 
• Sue Horsnell, Chief Executive Officer, HCO Disability and Community Services (2020 – 2023) 
• Andrew Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer, Mobo Group (2021 – 2024) 
• David Panter, Chief Executive Officer, Minda Inc. (2022 – 2025) 
• Kyp Boucher, Executive Manager – Disability Services, Sonder (2022 – 2025) 
• Liz Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer, Brain Injury SA (2022 – 2025) 
• Philip Brookes, Chief Executive Officer, Lifestyle Assistance and Accommodation Services (2022 – 2025) 
• Simon Rowberry, Chief Executive Officer, Barkuma Inc. (2022 – 2025)