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Princes Court retirement village in Mildura is governed by a voluntary nine-person board of management. Board directors are often specialists within their field of work, creating a strong skills-based team that can react positively to the many changing scenarios faced by the organisation.

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LYN HEAYSMAN

Chair

Board Chair and member of the Finance and Audit Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, Planning and Building Committee, Village Agreements and Compliance Committee, Remuneration Committee.

Lyn’s commitment to her community is reflected over 30 years of experience, in holding several not for profit Director positions during that time. Lyn is an experienced Financial Adviser with over 25 years in the business. Lyn has furthered her education by completing her masters in applied Finance as well as attending leadership courses in Cambridge, England and Philadelphia USA. Lyn joined the Board as a Director on 1 October 2013

Board Chair; Member of Finance Audit and Risk Committee; Member of Clinical Governance Committee; Member of Planning and Building Committee; Member of Remuneration Committee. Member of Village working group.

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PETER HARTMANN

Deputy Chair

Chair of Remuneration Committee, Planning and Building Committee, member of Finance and Audit Committee, Policy Committee.

Peter is a partner in Southern Cross Business Advisors (SCBA), a local taxation and advisory service to small and medium size business.
Peter grew up in Mildura and after completing his university studies, worked for a chartered accounting firm in Melbourne. He returned to Mildura in 1995 and has been a Partner in SCBA since 2005.
Peter is an active community member as an AFL Regional Commissioner and Chairman of the Settlers Junior Cricket Club. He is a Life Member of the Bambill Football Club, the Millewa Football League and the Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council. Peter has been a PCH board member since September 2017.
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TONY HICKEY

Treasurer

Chair of Finance and Audit Committee, member of Planning and Building Committee.

Tony is a Partner in Findex/Crowe Horwath Mildura and has over 30 years’ experience in the public practice and the agribusiness industry. He has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Economics) and is a Member of the Institute of Management Consultants.
Tony’s passion is helping clients to achieve their business, financial and personal goals. Tony works with clients from a range of industries, particularly those relating to the horticultural, broad acre, cropping /livestock, aged care, solar, manufacturing, water, and viticulture industries.
A proud Sunraysia resident with strong family, professional and sporting ties in the region provides Tony with an understanding of the key issues facing regional people and their businesses.
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STEVEN MORRIS

Director

Member of Planning and Building Committee, Village Agreements and Compliance Committee.

Steven has three years’ experience as a Lawyer at Holcroft Lawyers with a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance). Steven undertakes work in estate planning and commercial law matters.

Prior to transitioning to law, Steven worked as a qualified chef and restaurateur throughout Australia for over 15 years.

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Steve Fumberger

Director

Member of Planning and Building Committee, Village Agreements and Compliance Committee.

Steve has been employed with North West Victorian Ambulance Service since 1981 where he progressed clinically to the standard of MICA Paramedic and for last 13 years as the Area Manager for the Northern Mallee District based out of Mildura. He holds a Diploma in Management and Project Management and a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Health.
Steven has been actively involved with most community sports and is a life member of the South Mildura Football & Netball Club and currently the President of the Mildura Golf Club.
Steven brings a range of business and clinical experience to the Board. He has worked closely with regional hospitals and health services throughout his Ambulance career and wishes to continue to see the health sectors provide effective and efficient services to our communities.
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PAULA GORDON

Co-opted Support
Co-opted Support of Clinical Governance Committee, Policy Committee, Village Agreements and Compliance Committee.
Teacher and sociologist, graduate of Ballarat Teachers College and Monash University.
Paula’s professional career included teaching, research, communications, health promotion and rural policy development including improved funding formulae for bush nursing hospitals. Paula has extensive experience in community development including the establishment of Sunraysia Cancer Resources.

Now retired, Paula continues to be involved in the community as a member of not-for-profit boards. She has had a long involvement with Princes Court Homes with her grandmother being a resident at the Mildura retirement village, and her mother enjoying respite for a period after having spent many years fundraising for the Homes.

sue watson

Director

Member of Clinical Governance Committee

Sue currently works as a Mental Health social worker and oncology social work in both private and public practices.  Sue has worked in the communities of Robinvale, Ouyen, Dareton and Mildura in various roles over many years. 

Sue holds a Bachelor and Master of Social Work and a MBA.  Sue continues to update her skills and is currently seeking accreditation with her dog – Apollo to work him as a therapy dog.

 

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TROY BAILEY

Director

Troy joins the Princes Court Board with over 35 years of experience in health service leadership and digital transformation. A seasoned professional in managing large-scale ICT projects, Troy has delivered innovative solutions in hospitals, community health services, and regional healthcare systems. His expertise includes project planning, digital health strategy, and integrating technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Passionate about using innovation to enhance aged care, Troy’s leadership will drive advancements in digital systems to support Princes Court’s commitment to excellence in care. Troy is also deeply engaged in community initiatives, volunteering at local health and charity events.

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Narelle Heard

Director

Narelle brings nearly 12 years of board-level experience to the Princes Court Board, with a strong background in governance, financial management, and investment portfolio oversight. A Certified Practising Accountant and experienced company secretary, Narelle has driven organisational growth and led strategic transformations across not-for-profit and regional organisations, including Western Murray Irrigation.

Her expertise in risk management, asset planning, and cultural change aligns with Princes Court’s focus on excellence in care. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Narelle is passionate about supporting sustainable innovation and delivering meaningful outcomes for the Mildura community.