Constitution
The Cancer Care Centre is governed by a Constitution, registered under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985, and a Board of Management. The Constitution includes the Objectives of the Centre.Strategic Plan
The goals and objectives of the Cancer Care Centre are reviewed by the board every year and are documented in the Strategic Plan.The Board of Management
The Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Management. Board Members also participate in Sub-Committees that contribute to the running of the Centre. Members include allied health practitioners and business individuals with experience across private, government and not for profit organisations. Board Members are:Ms Susan Ross (Chair and Public Officer)
Susan is the recently retired Director of the Eastwood Community Centre, prior to this she was the CEO for the WEA of SA the largest adult learning provider in South Australia. Sue has a background in adult education and language, literacy and numeracy. Sue previously worked for State and local government sector with a focus on policy, building of community-based neighbourhood houses; distribution of government funds, national representation and advocacy for adult community education. Sue is a firm believer in lifelong and life wide learning for all adults and endorses learning as a means of improving health, engaging in community reducing social isolation and as a means to developing active citizens.Mr Andrew Russo
Andrew is currently the Retail Operations Manager at the Adelaide Oval and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). He is a consummate management professional with over 20 years experience in events and hospitality, working in South Australia’s premier events venues managing large scale concerts, sporting events and corporate functions. Andrew brings to the Board a wealh of experience in fundraising and event management.. Ms Juliet Wright (Treasurer)
Juliet is the Owner/Operator of two companies At Your Side Bookkeeping (registered BAS Agent) and Pamper Your Senses (Reiki Master and Seichim Master). She has a passion for anything to do with helping the community. Juliet is also a published author of a book called ‘Grief and Beyond’ which talks about her story with her husband and his illness with Pancreatic Cancer and how she has coped since losing him. Juliet has a passion for healing people who are going through Cancer treatments and supporting great causes. Having been recently appointed as Treasurer of the Board of Management at the Cancer Care Centre, Juliet is excited about having the opportunity to make a difference for all Centre Members and their families and friends.
Mr James Speechley-Crowley (Secretary)
Mr Speechley-Crowley is an experienced Business leader, skilled in organisational design and culture transformation, change and project management, governance, and business strategy. James has a strong presence in the Financial and Real Estate sectors. Since 2018, James has been involved with the Cancer Care Centre and is passionate about supporting it to continue to serve the community. James contributes to the Board through his extensive business knowledge and drive to improve the lives of those who are each on different pathways and journeys of cancer. James brings a contemporary approach to coaching and leading business into the future. James is thrilled to be working with an organisation that provides such value and support to members of the South Australian community who are each impacted differently by cancer.