about us
Barunga Village
Retirement, Community and Residential
Bequests and Donations
Meet the team
BACKGROUND
A little bit about us
Founded in the early 1980s, Barunga Village was established like many other small-town nursing homes, as a modest extension to the local hospital. However, under the guidance of Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Carroll, Barunga Village is now regarded as one of the leaders in aged care in South Australia and a trailblazer in fields such as individualised accommodation and dementia care.
Community-owned and operated, Barunga Village is a regional success story and a major contributor to the health and economic development of Port Broughton and its farming hinterland.
I am proud to be one of many to represent this organisation. We are here to support people on their journey, whether that be for support services or employment opportunities, whilst continuously providing outstanding support to our consumers. On behalf of the Barunga Village team, I thank you for visiting.
Julie Norman,
Chairperson
MEET THE TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Julie Norman
Chairperson
I have been a member of the Board of Directors for the past nine years. I believe that Barunga Village is unique and increasingly important to our community. My parents experienced the Barunga Village way of life, where care was expressed through kindness, understanding, love, and respect. I aim to leverage my skills to help sustain the valuable and essential services that Barunga Village provides.
Robyn Bowley
Deputy Chairperson
I have lived in Port Broughton for over 30 years and retired from the Port Broughton District Hospital and Health Services after 31 years, where I served as Nurse Unit Manager. My clinical and management experience in Community Nursing has given me valuable insights into Aged Care Clinical Governance. I find great fulfillment in contributing to the community as a Board Member at Barunga Village and am excited about new capital development opportunities and ongoing growth.
Debra Devlin
Board Member
I joined the Board of Directors in 2022 following my retirement. I am driven to give back to the broader Mid North community, and my role on the Board provides a valuable opportunity to do so. With extensive experience in governance related to youth, disadvantaged populations, homelessness, and domestic violence, I am eager to deepen my knowledge and embrace new challenges within the aged care sector.
Jan Tod
Board Member
I joined the Board of Directors to provide a consumer perspective, as my mother lives in Barunga Homes. I hope to help maintain the excellent reputation and high standard of care that the organisation has upheld for many years.
Richard Patterson
Board Member
With two decades of experience in managerial roles in the private sector, I was both eager and enthusiastic to join the Board of Directors at Barunga Village. I intend to leverage my skill set to support, enhance, and develop this valuable community asset.
Nicole Hewett
Board Member
Bio to come.
Matt Kris
Board Member
Bio to come.
EXECUTIVE TEAM AND MANAGERS
Elizabeth Carroll
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Drabsch
Chief Financial Officer
Kate Manser
Director of Nursing and Care Services
Carly Barnes
Director of Business Operations
Jemima Rogers
Director of Community Services
Meryl Weckert
Care Manager - Butterfly Approach
Xiang (Alyson) Bao
Care Manager
Annabel Freeth
Marketing and Communications Manager
Elise Bormann
Administration and Finance Manager
Jodi Russack
Quality and Risk Manager
Monica Merlano
People and Culture Manager
Stacey Meschede
Wellness, Lifestyle and Volunteer Manager
Jodie Webb
Retirement Manager
Carsten Meschede
Maintenance Manager
Janyth Sims
Enquiries and Admissions Officer
Bequests and donations
Your generous donation or bequest will ensure Barunga Village continues to provide one of the highest standards of care in South Australia. From constantly improving our accommodation facilities and entertainment and leisure activities to helping us deliver our state of the art health and care services, you can really make a difference by giving a few extra dollars a year.