Baptcare Affordable Housing Board
Meet the team
Baptcare Affordable Housing Board
Baptcare Affordable Housing Board Members are a dedicated group of individuals who attend to the governance of our organisation. The Board Members meet on a monthly basis and together make decisions that are critical to the ongoing success of Baptcare Affordable Housing.
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in Carol Geyer on LinkedInCarol Geyer
Board Chair. Board member since February 2021
- Qualifications:
- Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution (Industry), Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment, Effective People Management (Australian Institute of Management), Juris Doctor (University of Melbourne), Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Women’s Health) (University of Melbourne), Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), (Lincoln Institute, Melbourne)
- Experience:
- Senior Lawyer, Court Services Victoria since 2018; Dispute Resolution Specialist, Manager Systemic Investigations (seconded position), Telecommunication Industry Ombudsman, 2014-2018; Special Counsel, Public Law, Litigation and Aged Care Team, Russell Kennedy Lawyers in 2013; Senior Legal Adviser - Victoria, AHPRA, 2010-2013. Director experience includes: Gospel Hall Trust since 2018; International Needs, 2013-2015; Church Council, NewHope Baptist Church, 1998-2004 and 2006-2012; Law Institute of Victoria, 2005 and 2007.
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in Ellen Matusko on LinkedInEllen Matusko
Board member since February 2021
- Qualifications:
- Graduate Diploma in Health Administration, Bachelor of Social Work (University of Melbourne), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Philosophy) (University of Melbourne), Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors. Undertaken professional development in governing quality for clients in community service organisations and community services quality governance framework.
- Experience:
- CEO at Doncare Community and Counselling services; Interim CEO of Refuge Victoria (March – May 2022); CEO of Safe Futures Foundation (Specialist Family Violence Services) 2017-2019; Manager of Development and Integration, Northern Melbourne Medicare Local, 2013-2014; General Manager of Health Independence Programs, Austin Health, 2010-2012; Austin Health, Program Manager SubAcute Ambulatory, Post-Acute Care, Home and Community Care and Rehabilitation In the Home, Austin Health, 2002-2009. Director experience includes: Irabina Autism and Behaviour Services, 2017-2018; Safe Futures Foundation, Specialist Family Violence & Housing (stepped down to take on role of CEO), 2016-2017; St John’s Primary School, 2003-2005.
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in Robert Dunn on LinkedInRobert Dunn
Board member since August 2025
- Qualifications:
- BA (Hons) FAICD, CA ANZ
- Experience:
- Robert served on the BaptistCare board for 10 years, before rejoining in 2018. He chaired BaptistCare from 2019 until March 2025. Robert also chairs Logosdor and The Mission to Seafarers, Sydney. Robert was formerly chair of Port Authority of New South Wales, a State Owned Corporation.
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in Belinda Dale on LinkedInBelinda Dale
Board member since November 2023
- Qualifications:
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance (Securities Institute of Australia), Bachelor of Business (Property) (Valuations) (RMIT), Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice, Member of Women on Boards.
- Experience:
- National Portfolio Manager Coles, responsible for the management and oversight of Coles freehold assets November 2022 to present, Director JLL 2013 – 2022.
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in Kathryn Mitchell AM on LinkedInKathryn Mitchell AM
Board member since November 2023.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (Planning) (University of South Australia), Graduate Diploma in Urban Sociology (Swinburne University), Master of Arts by Major Thesis (Victoria University). Awarded Member of the Order of Australia ‘for significant service to urban planning and professional organisations’ in 2021.
- Experience:
- Current member of (inaugural) Villawood Properties Advisory Board from 2024. Former Chief Panel Member of Planning Panels Victoria (2004 - 2024) and Senior Panel Member from (1996 – 2004). Previously worked in Local Government (City of Boroondara), as a town planning consultant in South Australia and Victoria, and as an academic (Victoria University). Former President of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA) (2004 – 2011) and recipient of significant honours from Urban Development Industry Association, Planning Institute of Australia and VPELA.
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in Nemesia Kennett on LinkedInNemesia Kennett
Board member since November 2023
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Construction Management (Hons, RMIT), Certified Practising Project Manager (AIPM).
- Experience:
- Executive Head of Development, Nightingale Housing (2022-current); Development Director, Gill Family Corp (2021-current); Committee Member - UDIA VIC Urban Renewal and Built Form Committee (2022-current); Development Director / SDM, Armitage Jones (2016-2020); Senior Development Manager, Deal Corporation (2014-2016); Various Project Management / Project Delivery Roles (2006-2013).
