Rev. Dr Ian Mavor, OAM, FACE
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Ian serves as Executive Director of Hopewell Hospice Services Inc., which includes Hopewell Hospice, Paradise Kids, the Living Well Centre and Clare College of Transformative Education.
Additional roles at present include a member of the Health Community Council of the Gold Coast Health District and a member of the State Council of Palliative Care Queensland. In 2002, Ian was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) “For service to the community through a range of church, social welfare, education and health groups”.
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Deirdre Hanna
Deirdre Hanna is founding President and Executive Director of Children's Services (Paradsie Kids) and Spiritual Care.
Deirdre's background includes Bachelor of Theology (B.Th), Certificate in Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling; Doctoral Student, University of Creation Spirituality; Multi-Disciplinary Certificate in Hospice Care, St Christopher’s London; Certificate in Mindfulness Meditation, Massachusetts Medical School Mind-Body Stress Reduction Clinic; Certificate in Spiritual Retreat Leading and Direction. Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics; Diploma in Swedish Massage. Zonta Gold Coaster of the Year, (1994) Winston Churchill Memorial Fellow 1995 (Spiritual Care for Cancer Patients), The City of Gold Coast Women at Work wonderful 20th Century Gold Coast Women Award, Gold Coast Bulletin Community Service Medal, 2007; Member of the Churchill Fellows Association; Princeton Global Network.
Kerrie Cage, RN
Clinical Nurse Coordinator & Nursing Team Leader
Kerrie has been a member of Hopewell’s staff for several years, drawing on extensive nursing experience in a variety of hospital settings. In 2009, during a time of change in the Hospice, Kerrie accepted responsibility as leader of the nursing team and has worked well to strengthen the sense of teamwork among the staff, as well as giving leadership in maintaining accreditation standards.
Marian York
Volunteer and Family Support Coordinator
Since retiring from her many years of service at Gold Coast Recreation and Sport in 2009, Marian has taken on responsibility for coordinating the work of volunteers in the Hospice, as well as providing support for the families of residents. As a trained nurse, Marian brings multiple skills to her role. Marian has also initiated a process of arranging for volunteers to visit the homes of families caring for a loved one at home during the palliative phase. From her own experience, Marian is aware of how helpful it can be to receive social and emotional support during that time, in addition to nursing care provided by other agencies.
Liz Keane
Bereavement Counsellor
Liz offers the residents and families invaluable pastoral support throughout their stay with the Hospice.
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The Board of Management of
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc.
Hopewell Hospice Services became an Incorporated Association on
31 March 1994 and is a Registered Charity. The Association is led by a Board of Directors elected by the 30 members of the Association in accordance with the Constitution.
Current Board Members:
Ms Deirdre Hanna, President
Co-Founder Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
Dr Peter Lewis, Vice-President
Retired Medical Doctor
Rev. Dr Ian Mavor, Secretary
Executive Director, Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
Ms Jan Bradnam, Treasurer
Company Director, Bradnam's Windows and Doors
Ms Ann Robilotta, Director
Company Director Specialising in Aged Care
Ms Lata Milner, Director
Lawyer and Company Director
Ms Samantha Kennedy, Director
Lawyer and Company Director
Ms Betty Beverley, Director
Retired Company Director
Mr Peter Watkins, Director
Company Director
