Board Members

Pamela Ryan has lived in Beaudesert since 1976. She is married with 3 adult children, who were born in Beaudesert and educated at Beaudesert schools, and she has 5 grandchildren. She has been a teacher for 49 years, working for Education Qld and for 10 years for the Catholic Education Office. In 2012 she retired from fulltime teaching as a Band 6 Principal with Education Qld. During her teaching career, Pamela has taught in schools in north Queensland and the Scenic Rim. She has been involved in many professional bodies and is a Life Member of the Queensland Teachers’ Union. She presently works 3 days a week as a Learning Support teacher at a small school in the Scenic Rim. Her tertiary qualifications include a Diploma of Teaching from Townsville Teachers’ College, 1971 to 1973. Prior to being on the Board of Beaucare, her community involvement includes being a Civil Marriage Celebrant for the Beaudesert area from 1984 to 2000, being a founding committee member of Beaudesert Community Kindergarten, a Meals on Wheels driver and secretary of Beaudesert Pony Club.

Sophie has over 25 years experience in strategic communication and stakeholder engagement for consultancy, government, and nongovernment organisations across a range of sectors, most recently telecommunications and water. Starting her career as a journalist, Sophie moved into community development and engagement, and gained experience working in Indonesia, Vietnam, England and Canada.

Sophie holds a Master of International Social Development and is an Affiliate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Since 2005, Sophie has lived in the Jimboomba/Beaudesert area with her husband, two daughters, and three horses and is looking forward to contributing to the Beaudesert community as part of the Beaucare Board.

Scott joined the Board of Beaucare in 2017 and the Board of Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club in 2018 as Treasurer, and also joined the Board of TransitCare in July 2019. Scott is a finance executive with over 25 years of work experience in roles from Chief Financial Officer to Executive Manager Finance and General Manager Finance and Operations. Scott has multiple industry sector experience ranging from Banking and Finance, Transport and Logistics, Early Childhood Education, Community Housing and Member and Community Services in the Not-for-Profit, Public (State and Local Government) and Private organisations. Scott derives immense satisfaction out of creating community support benefits and making a real difference for the Logan, Scenic Rim, Brisbane and Gold Coast councils and communities.

A Fellow CPA, Fellow GIA and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he has the experience and a strong focus in strategic planning, commercial management, corporate governances, mergers, demergers, acquisitions, new entity formation, risk and HR management. Scott has extensive customer and community service knowledge and leadership experience to produce innovative insights and make sustainable, strategic, collective, ethical and individual decisions. He is a qualified Accountant who has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Business Law & Taxation) from QUT.

Scott is a volunteer Lifesaver, Patrol Captain and former Nipper Age Manager at Tallebudgera, who has kept the community safe at our beaches and provided junior members enriched lives through skill development and teamwork in challenging and enjoyable environments and created great Australians and built better communities.

Javier Bara joined the Beaucare board in 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in occupational therapy and public health. Holding a Master of Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Public Health & Health Promotion, Javier has previously worked on nationally funded projects and has actively contributed to the non-profit sector. His expertise particularly shines in his work with vulnerable and priority population groups across Australia, including those in regional and remote areas.

Javier's commitment to service excellence and positive change is evident in his background as a board member for a NDIS organisations and has focused on enhancing the lives of individuals with diverse needs. He has operated a number of organizations and is a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors.  Javier's dedication to driving positive change in the healthcare sector aligns seamlessly with Beaucare's values.

Simon is a Lecturer at the Griffith Law School on the Gold Coast. He holds Arts and Law Degree with First Class Honours in Law from the University of Tasmania and a PhD in International Law from the University of Melbourne. He has worked as a government policy officer, a commercial litigation lawyer, a consultant for a Melbourne start-up, a researcher at the Supreme Court of Victoria, a lecturer at the University of Melbourne and a research fellow at the University of Queensland. He has significant experience volunteering with organisations such as the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, the Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre, and the Clemente Program. Along with his position on the board of Beaucare, he is currently a director of Assembly 197, one of Tasmania's leading live arts companies.

Simon's working experience is across a variety of sectors including banking, general insurance and health and care - in various roles. Predominantly of late these roles have been in risk management of the business and governance. He has qualifications in economics, applied finance, risk management and is a member of industry associations in risk and governance. He joined the Board of Beaucare in 2023. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Previous Board member on All About Living Limited - a home support services provider.

Katrina is a dedicated member of the Beaudesert community and the owner of a registered NDIS business, where she is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people with disabilities. With almost 20 years of experience in mental health and disability services, Katrina brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, mental health, disability support, positive behaviour support, research, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.

In addition to her extensive experience, Katrina is currently pursuing a Master of Business, and holds professional qualifications in psychology and criminology, and registration as a behaviour support practitioner. Her career has seen her excel in both frontline and executive roles, where she has played a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the sector. Katrina has also demonstrated leadership in project management, including key roles in the Asia Pacific International Mental Health Conference and the Recovered Futures Art Exhibition, both of which raised awareness about mental health recovery and community wellbeing.

Outside of her professional commitments, Katrina enjoys spending time with animals, gardening, and pursuing her passion for classic cars and hot rods.

Sue is a Registered Nurse with 37 yrs experience in Aged Care and 25 yrs in Disability Support working for not-for-profit organisations, in roles from Registered Nurse to Clinical Nurse in Toowoomba/Crows Nest and as a Multi-Service Manager for 20yrs overseeing community care with Home Care Packages, CHSP and a Disability Respite home in Warwick and Allora/Clifton. She managed disability block funded services then the NDIS funded clients.

Sue is employed with Akadia Training since 2016, teaching students in the Darling Downs and Scenic Rim areas, in Certificate III and IV in both aged and disability care and conducting clinical care, medication and case management workshops. She is also currently contracted by Queensland Health, for last 3 yrs, to perform complex Clinical assessments, and Falls, Hygiene and Continence assessments for elderly clients living in the Darling Downs region on Levels 2, 3 and 4 Home Care packages.

Over 5 years, Sue established and managed the Community Home Care Program for elderly clients on Home Care Packages in Killarney and surrounding areas, including the MOW program.

Sue has a Nursing Degree, Post Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management and qualifications in auditing and quality coordination, a Certificate IV in Disability Work and Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE).

Sue lives and helps her husband manage a Rainforest Retreat in the Condamine Gorge near Killarney and has two adult children.