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St Andrews Board Member

Vicki Knudson

My interest in St Andrews began in 2008 when I began a five-year appointment as PA to the then CEO. This was a most rewarding period as, apart from gaining insight into the Aged Care Industry and its role in supporting the most vulnerable in society, I became very fond of the residents and staff. Upon retirement, I produced the History of St Andrews to mark their 30 th Anniversary in 2013. Learning about the dedication of those who began fundraising in 1973 to build the nursing home was inspirational. Both these experiences resulted in my long- time, heartfelt connection with St Andrews and its ongoing story. I feel privileged to serve on the Board and making a contribution towards ensuring the care and wellbeing of all who are part of the St Andrews’ community.

St Andrews Board Member

Peter Jeffree

St Andrews Board Member

Maureen Lane

Ms Maureen Lane is a graduate of the Royal North Shore Hospital of Sydney in General and Midwifery Nursing. She also holds a range of other nursing qualifications including Community Health Nursing, Acute Care, Nursing Management and Diagnostic Audiometry. She is a Graduate of Southern Cross University in Business Administration and has completed the NSW Premiers Department Executive Development Program. Ms Lane has experience in clinical care and strategic, clinical service and capital planning. Her skills also include business and workforce management and executive leadership.  

Ms Lane’s background also includes being part of the senior management team of North Coast Area Health Service and later Northern NSW Local Health District. She was appointed Manager of the Eastern Cluster of Community and Allied Health Services in 1998 and during this period gained valuable executive experience as Acting Director Primary and Extended Care for the Region. She moved into the position of Director of Planning and Performance initially with North Coast Area Health Service in 2007 and continued in this position as part of Northern NSW Local Health District until 2018.

Ms Lane also has experience in local government as a previously elected representative in Ballina Shire. She now manages both the business and marketing aspects of a successful small business with her husband, from their home in Tintenbar.

Ms Lane joined the St Andrew’s Board in 2018. She is motivated by a strong commitment to providing quality and responsive care to St Andrews residents and community clients.

St Andrews Board Member

Bruce Bevan

CV Graduated with Human Resources degree from the University of NSW.
Extensive executive management experience in the steel, rubber, computer, oil and retail industries. Chief Executive of Australia’s largest employer association.
Retired to Ballina in 2004. Has undertaken voluntary community activities since that time.

CV Graduated with Human Resources degree from the University of NSW.
Extensive executive management experience in the steel, rubber, computer, oil and retail industries. Chief Executive of Australia’s largest employer association.
Retired to Ballina in 2004. Has undertaken voluntary community activities since that time.

St Andrews Board Member

John Larkin

I came to Ballina at 16 years of age in 1966 and served an apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner. I have been self employed since the early seventies and have been a licensed builder since the inception of licensing. Being mainly a commercial builder has enabled me to be engaged by many northern rivers aged care providers to preform construction projects having to work closely with the relevant management and staff has enlightened and endeared me to the needs of our elderly. I have been a St Andrews board member since 2011 and have brought experience in construction, project management and contract administration as well as years of knowledge and affection for the Ballina community.