Board of Directors
President
Andrew Downing
FIEAust CPEng
'I have made a long-term commitment to supporting the goals and activities of Novita. I joined the Board of Novita because I believed my skills and experience as a chartered professional engineer with expertise in assistive technology, an educator, and a leader and manager, enable me to make important contributions to Novita through the setting of clear directions and policies and through sound planning and management practices.'
Elected members
Justin Beilby
MBBS MD MPH
'I enjoy working with such a highly motivated community organisation'
Alexander Brown
CA BComm(Man) GradDip(Acc)
'As a former client of Novita during the 1980s, I understand and appreciate the life changing impact Novita has on the lives of many young South Australians. This, combined with my experience as a Chartered Accountant working in the not-for-profit sector, I believe I provide a unique perspective on the Board.'
Gregory de Cure
BA(IS)(Hons)
‘As the parent of a client I have enjoyed a 15 year relationship with the organisation and fully appreciate the remarkable work done by the staff and management at Novita. I bring to the Board a broad range of professional skills and look forward to the opportunity of helping to support our clients and their families.’
Dennis Earl
FCPA FCIS
'I was Managing Director of Channel 7 Adelaide until my retirement in 1997. Since that time I have been involved in part-time consultancy work and activities involving the community. I am currently a Board Member of the Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Inc.'
Kenneth Foggo
AASA FCIS
'As a member of the Novita Board I gain satisfaction in assisting children with special needs.'
Jane Hyde
BA(Lib)
'One of my three children has severe and multiple disabilities. I believe that my experience and insights assist the Board in making decisions to the benefit of the children we serve and their families.'
Deborah James
PhD BAppSc(SPPath) MA MBA
'A great delight for me was the invitation to join the Board. I trust that my experience of growing up with a sibling with a disability, along with my professional skills as a speech pathologist in capacities as clinician, manager, teacher and researcher, assist in the governance of Novita into the future.'
Glenn Rappensberg
RN BManagement AFCHSE MAICD
'After a decade as Chief Executive of Novita Children's Services, my drive to promote the rights, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people living with disabilities is as strong as ever. As well as the Board of Novita, I serve on a range of community, government and non-government committees and foundations, nationally and locally, that allow me to share my experience in the areas of health, social justice, education and disability services.'
Company Secretary
Ian Thompson
LLB BSocAdmin
With qualifications as a Legal Practitioner and Social Worker, Ian has worked in legal services and in disability services. His responsibilities at Novita include governance, risk management and quality assurance. Following Novita's transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee, Ian has been appointed as Company Secretary.