Meet the team

Our staff

The passionate and committed team who achieve, guide, lead, communicate, make happen, inspire and create – to reach our goals and sustain the organisation.

Lorraine Ottanelli
Lorraine OttanelliBusiness & Membership Services
Tom Craig
Tom CraigOperations Manager

The board

The decision-making body that oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organisation.

Laura Perdue
Laura PerduePresident
Mark Mackintosh
Mark MackintoshTreasurer
Christine Senior
Christine SeniorBoard Member
Dr. Di King
Dr. Di KingBoard Member
Robert Barnard
Robert BarnardBoard Member
Ros Hunt
Ros HuntBoard Member

Life members

The reputation of Active Ageing Australia has grown over many years through the input, hard work and commitment of a highly regarded team of professionals and members. In recognition and appreciation of their services, the following have been made Life Members.

(* denotes deceased)

Margaret Scharer (1989)

Joan Skibneff (1996)

Mary Lane (1999) *

Di Paterson OAM (1999) *

Pauline Brooks OAM (2003)

Jan Martin (2003)

Dawn Beck (2006)

Deidre Phelps (2006)

Brett Hill (2011)

Robert Barnard (2014)