Rappensberg returns to Boandik top job

This year will represent a year of significant change for Boandik given the continued rollout of the Commonwealth Government’s Aged Care Reforms, with the board pleased to announce that Glenn Rappensberg will return as the organisation’s chief executive officer this week.

Boandik president Vicki Quinn acknowledged the efforts of outgoing CEO Declan Moore whose tenure concluded last week with the board wishing him all the best in his future endeavours.

Mr Rappensberg most recently was Boandik’s interim CEO from May to September last year following the resignation of longstanding CEO Gillian McGinty, and successfully steered the organisation through a four month sanction period following a review by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in the beginning of 2022.

“The board is delighted that Mr Rappensberg is able to return to Mount Gambier whilst Boandik continues its journey of self-evaluation post last year’s sanction period to ensure that the care and safety of residents and clients remains at the highest possible standard,” Mrs Quinn said.

With the ongoing rollout of the Commonwealth Government’s Aged Care Reforms, Mr Rappensberg’s qualifications, experience and expertise will assist the board in their strategic leadership of the necessary operational outcomes required of the eight Aged Care Standards.

Ingrid has made significant voluntary contributions as the Young Lawyer’s Representative on the Western District Law Association Committee for a number of years and her dedication to assisting others is frequently commended by clients and her peers in the legal community.

The Balmoral Op Shop

The Balmoral Op Shop is run by a group of local ladies who welcome visitors into the shop like an old friend helping locals, campers and visitors alike opening the doors so that they can come in and have a look around and grab a bargain. Bus tours have been organised to come to Balmoral just to visit our ladies.

They have supported many within the community including the Christmas BBQ’s.

Kathy Mibus

Kathy has worked tirelessly for many years collecting and organising programs that raise significant amounts of money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Her generosity seems endless as she supports many charity programs including Pink Ribbon Day, Indigenous Missions, the Lutheran World, the Starlight Foundation, Second Bite and has sponsored a child through the Smith Family since COVID.

As Kathy says, if any worthwhile local charity requires support, we will support it with magnificent results. Kathy’s father setup a trust which supports the Start Foundation.

COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR:

(Above top) Representatives of the 100 Bulldogs for 100 Years at the Hamilton Pastoral Museum

MAYOR’S AWARD: (Above bottom)

Representatives of YUMCHA

Hamilton 18 – 25 crew, a youth led social group which celebrates diversity, socially connects, and engages young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, their friends and allies

A key responsibility for the Boandik CEO moving forward will be to work with the board to evaluate the effect of the reforms on the organisation’s human, material and financial resources to ensure the current high standard of care and support afforded to residents and service recipients, can be maintained in the most cost-effective manner, whether that be as a single entity or in partnership with another entity.

The organisation will shortly commence a comprehensive change management project in order to embrace the Aged Care Reforms positively and work with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission; it’s residents and staff; and the South East community, to maintain and enhance its status as a much respected and loved provider of services to older Australians and living with a disability across our beautiful region.