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.
Helen brings exceptional organisational and people leadership skills to Sundale and is focused on developing a strong and positive culture.
She has worked in a broad range of sectors across strategy and service delivery, engaging with innovative technology to deliver business outcomes and bring about systemic change.
An adaptable and responsive leader, Helen prides herself on her communication, negotiation and networking skills.
Helen’s passion for caring for vulnerable people is reflected in her volunteering to Chair YFS board, an organisation that backs vulnerable people to overcome adversity and to thrive.
Joined Sundale in 2021.
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 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.
Catherine brings more than 25 years clinical and administrative experience to Sundale in both the public and private sectors and has worked across a range of subspecialty practice areas of health in metropolitan and regional health services.
She possesses advanced clinical leadership skills and has assessed, guided and contributed to the implementation of innovative, evidence based, recovery led clinical practices contributing to highly reliable care.
Joined Sundale 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.
BBus, AIMM, CPA
Partner with SDE Accountants since 2013 and involved in a number of local community-based organisations on the Sunshine Coast, holding a number of Board positions within those organisations.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2015.
MBA, BSW, GAICD, Fellow – Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ
Social Worker and training consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Executive and Boards across public, private and not for profit sectors. Particular experience in the property, education, insurance, occupational rehabilitation, and community services industries.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2019.
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.
Matthew is a construction and property professional with experience in Australia and the UK.
He has been involved in local community-based organisations on the Sunshine Coast and held multiple directorship positions.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2022.
Before moving to the private sector, Ian held positions with the National Capital Development Commission and the Darwin Reconstruction Commission specialising in Capital Works Programming. Has been a team leader in his own businesses, in particular in property and property development. He has held positions with the Real Estate Institute of Australia and more recently the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. A Sunshine Coast resident for almost 40 years and business owner of Day and Grimes Real Estate (1996 to 2022) and a Nambour resident since 2007.
Joined the Sundale Ltd Board in 2022.
Sarah has extensive experience advising on governance matters. She has worked in the corporate advisory groups of large law firms in Brisbane, Hong Kong and London.
Sarah is passionate about helping not-for-profit organisations implement effective corporate governance practices to enable them to achieve their strategic goals.