Corporate Management
Governance
The role of Fairway Bayside Aged Care Limited Limited and its Board of Directors.
Fairway Bayside Aged Care Limited is an approved provider under the Aged Care Act 1997. It is a registered charity which reports to and is regulated by the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, and its membership reflects the community of friends of Fairway who are committed to maintaining this unique facility. The Board of Directors is elected by members at the Annual General Meeting and works tirelessly to meet all legislative requirements and plan Fairway’s strategic direction for the future. The Board works with the CEO to ensure that Fairway’s values are maintained and strengthened.
Fairway Bayside Aged Care Directors
Michael Scully – Director and Chairperson
Appointed director April 2020
Michael holds a B.Econ. (Hons) and LLB and was a commercial lawyer for 38 years. He was Vice President of the Association from November 2015, when he first joined the governing body, until May 2018 and from that time has been Chairperson. He has lived in Bayside for over 50 years and is the son of a past resident. Michael chairs the Risk and Audit Committee, and is a member of the Clinical Governance Committee.
Anthony Price – Director and Secretary
Appointed director April 2020
Anthony worked in London for 37 years as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales before migrating to Australia in 2001 and settling in Sandringham. He has been a member of the governing body since 2012 and Secretary since 2016.
Laurence Evans OAM – Director and Deputy Chairperson
Appointed director April 2020
Founding Member and Secretary of Sandringham Aged Care Association in 1992, Past President of FBACL, Mayor City of Sandringham 1990/1991, Mayor of Bayside City Council 2013/2014, 2017/2018, 2020/2021 and current Bayside City Councillor.
Olivia Darcy – Director
Appointed director March 2023
Olivia started her career in chartered accounting before moving overseas to work in investment banking. Upon returning to Australia, Olivia worked for ANZ in a variety of roles across projects, corporate communications and finance. Following a lifestyle change, she moved to a farm in regional Victoria and worked as CFO of a community-based, not-for-profit aged care facility igniting a passion for using skills gained from a corporate background in the “for purpose” sector.
Olivia has a Bachelor of Business, is a CPA and currently works as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Better Place Australia.
Olivia has three young boys and is treasurer of their school council and her father was a former resident of Fairway.
Michelle Ventura – Director
Appointed director February 2024
Michelle’s career as a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing spans over 15 years. She has built a solid background in acute care and the academe in the earlier years of her practice. Since migrating to Australia in 2011, Michelle has accumulated a wealth of experience in the aged care sector stemming from her various leadership and management roles in both Operations and Clinical Governance. She currently looks after 88 residential aged care facilities as the Program Manager for Clinical Practice, Projects and Systems for one of the largest aged care providers in the country. As a mum to three young girls, Michelle is determined to consistently seek that sweet balance between pursuing her passion to bring about positive and sustainable change to residential aged care and being fully present for her family. Michelle is thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and engaged Board of Directors and is looking forward to helping make our residents’ lives at Fairway Aged Care better than ever.
Malcolm Brand – Director
Appointed director February 2025
Malcolm has lived all his life in Bayside. He qualified in Business at RMIT. He worked at Sandringham Hospital and was involved in the original administrative setup of Fairway and was on its governing body from 1996 to 1999.
He has been involved in health and international IT companies, a health-related credit union and as a local medical practice manager.
Kyan Ho – Director
Appointed director April 2025
Fairway Senior Staff
Dexter Pedro – Acting CEO/Director of Care
Dexter is a dedicated Aged Care Manager with over 15 years of experience. This includes specialising in aged care as well as primary health care. Having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care, Dexter possesses a strong foundation in clinical practice and management. His skills in change management as well as emphasis on a positive workplace culture coupled with his ability in fostering deep and meaningful relationship with all the stakeholders of the business ensures that he can establish a thriving work environment not just for the team but also a living breathing happy community for our residents. Dexter is extremely committed in supporting Fairway to be the premier aged care community for the region.
Shani Aponso – Financial Controller
Shani is a CPA with over 15 years of experience working in both the for-profit and not-for-profit aged care sectors in Australia. Throughout her career, Shani has been deeply committed to assisting elderly Australians in accessing aged care services that promote inclusivity, kindness, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Sylwia Kadziolka – Quality and Education Manager
With a Diploma of Health, 14 years of nursing experience, and a strong background in aged care and management, Sylwia is committed to delivering exceptional and compassionate care. Her expertise spans supporting older adults through various health challenges while ensuring that care standards and operations are managed efficiently. Sylwia is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for her residents and fostering a positive, well-managed healthcare environment.
Cathy Lane – Admissions and Funding Coordinator / Relief Manager
Cathy Lane is a Registered Nurse with extensive aged care and mental health experience. Cathy’s priority is and always has been people, those with which she works and those she provides services to. She has excelled in a variety of senior management and project roles over the years. Her most recent role with Monash Health as a Quality Partner provided her with valuable insight and experience in quality management and clinical governance. Cathy’s mission is to nurture and enrich the continuous improvement culture at Fairway with a focus on safe, quality care and services which truly enhance quality of life for all.