Our Governance Committee

Management Board

Expert Care

TSACAI is governed by a management board comprising of eight members. The board is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation and meets monthly to discuss directions and approvals of expenditures, minutes are recorded of these meetings.

Chairperson

Pauline Ahwang

Active member of Torres Strait Aged Care since 2019. I am a people person, with a passion for working with community Elders by applying leadership, open communication and respect. I have spent many years doing voluntary work, and always happy to network specifically in the area of aged care services.

Treasurer

Marsha Loban

My apical ancestors are traditional owners from Boigu, Dauan and Mabuyag Islands. I have been a TSACAI board member for over 5 years and treasurer for the last 3 years. From 2005 – 2009 I was employed as the HACC Coordinator for the Inner Islands HACC Program (now today known as TSACAI). During my time in this role, I set up the HACC Activity Centre on Thursday Island which provided a much-needed drop-in centre for the frail, aged and elderly members of our community. I am proud to say, this centre is still very much a popular meeting place, not only for our clients but for all members of our

community.

Secretary

Margaret See Kee

Currently employed as a School Officer at the local Catholic School. Torres Strait Aged Care member for 5 years and board member for 3 years and also long-term member on various Committees such as: aged care and disability services, women’s

groups, Catholic school and Church of which we have organised successful fundraiser events. For many years doing and enjoying voluntary work within our community but happiest when I am spending time with my grandchildren.

Committee Member

Bertha Natanielu

Mother, grandmother born and raised in Cairns. Employed by Qld Education for 35years. Board member for Port Kennedy Association for a number of years.