Sundale is a community based, not for profit organisation that supports the needs of its community via outstanding Retirement Communities, Care Centres and In-Home Care support services.
To provide support and care to our communities to enable them to live their best lives with dignity, respect and choice.
Sundale has been part of the Sunshine Coast community since 1963 and is extremely proud of its heritage and strong foundations.
Sundale will always honour its past, but is focused on a new, modern future so it can cater to the evolving needs of the community for decades to come.
To make this vision a reality, Sundale will continue to be agile and explore retirement and lifestyle options through the prism of future needs, including technology and amenity.
Sundale is committed to being there for its residents and care recipients when they need us and is focused on developing innovative service models which create connected communities.
Sundale’s values underpin its purpose and reflect the standard of care you can expect at Sundale.
Sundale is committed to:
Sundale takes responsibility for the trust you place in us.
Sundale understands that you and your family, friends and health professionals are the best people to help you make decisions.
Sundale will spend time getting to know, to better understand what matters most.
Sundale strives to make a difference in people’s lives every single day.
The selfless enthusiasm of the Nambour Apex Club, supported by other service clubs and the generosity of the Sunshine Coast community, raised the funds to lay the first brick at Sundale’s Nambour site in February 1963.
More information about Sundale’s rich history can be found in Elaine and Inga Green’s wonderful book, Sundale Creating Communities 1963 – 2013.
Cameron Taylor is a distinguished senior business leader with a robust track record in property and community business management. As the former CEO of Eureka Group Holdings (ASX) and State Property Manager at Woolworths, he has expertly led significant growth and transformation initiatives in complex environments. Cameron specialises in affordable housing, seniors living and social infrastructure real estate, demonstrating profound strategic acumen and stakeholder engagement skills. At Sundale Ltd, he applies his extensive experience to promote sustainable growth, team spirit and operational efficiencies to a proud brand and essential community service.
Joined Sundale in 2024.
With over 25 years of management experience, Sharon is a highly experienced HR professional who is values based and outcome driven. With experience in Australia and the UK, she has worked across a diverse range of industries.
Sharon is passionate about delivery great outcomes for Sundale and driving change through optimising human resources to create an engaged workforce that delivers high quality care. Sharon is a strategic thinker who drives business success enabling an inspired and highly skilled workforce.
Sharon has a strong background in healthcare and extensive experience in learning and development and workplace health and safety.
Joined Sundale in 2021.
Richard is responsible for Finance, Procurement and Information Systems at Sundale.
Focused on boosting Sundale’s performance, Richard uses data and trends analysis to make informed financial decisions at Sundale. He also oversees cyber risk and safety and ensures the organisation complies with all regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
With 30 years of experience across industry, government and in the not-for-profit space, Richard understands the importance of collaboration and how it can bring together people and streamline processes.
Joined Sundale in 2022.
Spiro is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for the Aged Care and Property sectors, coupled with expertise in project management, property development, strategic planning and team leadership.
Spiro has a keen ability to develop and execute fully integrated, client-centric operations within the highest standards of business practices. He has successfully led cross-functional teams, optimised processes, and driven operational efficiency to exceed goals and deliver outstanding results. His strategic mindset and analytical insights enable him to develop and implement innovative strategies that align with organisational goals and drive growth. He has a proven track record of managing large-scale property projects, ensuring financial feasibility, and staying ahead of market trends and competitor activities.
Spiro excels in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, and community members, ensuring effective collaboration and communication. Spiro is also known for his exceptional leadership skills, motivating teams to achieve project milestones and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Joined Sundale in 2024.
Adriana is a distinguished leader with 30 years of nursing experience, including 15 years specialising in the aged care sector. Holding a Nursing Degree, a Law Degree, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Adriana is dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable Australians and those in her care. With a proven track record as a Facility Manager, Commissioning Manager, and Operations Manager, she has successfully commissioned new aged care homes, stabilised challenging sites, and built high-performing teams. Outside of her professional life, Adriana is passionate about art, and is currently studying to refine her skills in drawing and painting. Eager to embrace new opportunities at Sundale, Adriana looks forward to combining her extensive expertise with her commitment to making a positive impact in the aged care industry.
Joined Sundale in 2022.
Terence has extensive experience in the private, for profit and not for profit sectors and in the public sector. He has developed considerable expertise in the areas of strategic transformation of people and cultures, in customer service, corporate governance and risk management, business development and in driving operational efficiency and transformation.
His employment history includes periods as an executive and business leader within national and international organisations across a range of industries and contexts and he has worked in a broad range of cultures and environments.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2022.
Extensive Local, State and Federal government experience, including 20 years as a Sunshine Coast councillor.
More than 20 years of experience in administration for the Queensland Police Service in Nambour, Maroochydore and Noosa.
A past Sundale Board Member, who played an important role in the creation of Palmwoods Garden Village Care Centre, Coolum Waters Care Centre and Sundale’s In-Home Care unit in the early 2000s.
Born in Nambour with numerous family and friendship connections to Sundale.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board for the second time in 2021.
Chris is a specialist aged care consultant who works with organisations to improve performance through practical renewal of their people management and governance systems and processes.
Chris holds an MBA, Degree qualifications in Human Resources and Marketing and a Diploma of Directorship. Chris also holds Fellowships of with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Australian Institute of Leadership and Management.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2022.
Ross is a Non-Executive Director with experience in the disability, family services, aged care services, mental health, tourism, membership and charity sectors.
He holds a Graduate Certificate of Management and a Business Degree. Ross is a qualified CPA (Certified Practising Accountant), a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2022.
Marty has had a 32 year career as a Queensland Police Officer and a three year stint as the Member for Nicklin in the Queensland Parliament being appointed as Shadow Assistant Treasurer. He holds a Certificate IV in Small Business Management and a Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety.
Marty’s career included management of the non-profit Police Citizens Youth Club at Nambour for 17 years, including several school aged care facilities winning several awards including the Sunshine Coast Council Australia Day Award for Community Organisation of the year in 2015. He has been a local in the Nambour area for 23 years.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2022.
Jodie is a highly skilled health care leader who has been in the public and not-for-profit health sector for more than 38 years. She has experience in a range of organisations from small rural to large tertiary centres across three states of Australia.
Until a recent move to Queensland, Jodie was the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer/General Manager at Northern Health, Melbourne. This role was inclusive of acute, rehabilitation and aged care beds across four sites. Since moving to Queensland in 2019, Jodie filled the acting Executive Director of Operations (COO) at Metro North in Brisbane and until September 2023 was the Chief Executive of Wandi Nerida, Australia’s first Residential Mental Health hospital for eating disorders.
Jodie has been actively involved in clinical quality and risk management and was a nominated member of the Victorian Quality Council from 2008 – 2012. Since 2013 she has been an assessor for the Australian Council of Health Care Standards (ACHS) and continues to assess health services across the country. She held an appointment with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority as an approved panel member for hearings for six years and is passionate about high standards of care for our most vulnerable, including the elderly.
Jodie has had significant managerial and operational experience at executive and senior management levels that has involved financial accountability, development of service capability, responsibility for patient/ resident care and multi-disciplinary team management. She has been involved in state wide projects focused on improvement of culture and communication in the health sector and the achievement of health literary in consumers. Her work in strengthening hospital response to family violence and creating Koori Maternity Services have led to public health awards in Victoria. Her Queensland Health Service won the ACHS National award for Clinical Safety and Excellence in 2022.
Jodie lives in Palmwoods with her husband and two of their four children who are still at school.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2024.