Our Board
Meet STAR's exceptionally talented board members.
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Pam Bridges, STAR Chairperson
Prior to stepping us as the Chairperson, Pam has served on STAR’s board for a number of years in different positions most recently as Secretary. Pam has extensive experience in aged care including as a Director of Nursing, Residential Care Manager for ACQ- now LASA-Q.
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Peter Mann, Director/Board Treasurer
Peter has various university qualifications. He is also a former CPA Member. With extensive experience in the Australian Not-For-Profit sector, Peter was also General Manager at STAR for 7 years. He is Chair of the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee.
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Bruce Durie, Director/Board Secretary
LLB (UQ) 1976, Solicitor – Qld S/Ct & H/Ct Aust 1977 Property lawyer with 42 years in practice. Head of McCarthy Durie Lawyers Commercial and Estates team. Member of Queensland Law Society.
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Danielle Butcher, Director
Danielle is the former Director of CODI and board member of disability groups in Ipswich. She has over 10 years of involvement in disability organisations and funded community transport. Holds position on Strategic Planning and Governance Sub-Committee.
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Rob Spencer, Director
Rob served as STAR’s Chairperson from 2004 till 2022. He is also board Member of TDSA, Past Zone Chair of
National Seniors, member of Policy Group. Current Convenor of Redlands Disability Network. He holds positions on STAR’s Board SubCommittees - Finance, Risk & Audit and Strategic Planning & Governance. -
Colin Sutcliffe OAM, Director
Colin is the Current Chairman of Mangrove Housing (Disability) and Chair of the Strategic Planning and Governance Committee.
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Chris Thomas Kitching , Director
Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge in areas of strategic information technology management and business solutions delivery. He has a keen understanding of the non-profit sector and is keen to drive change by fostering innovation.
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Kenneth Ewald, Director
With an extensive background in Financial Services and business coaching, Ken offers more than 35 years in the Financial Planning Industry including roles as General Manager and Sales Manager for leading Australian Financial Services companies.He is also a Board Member of Redland Foundation Ltd.