Our Leaders
Executive Team
Amanda Crook
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Amanda joined Coolibah Care in April 2017 as General Manager Care Services and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in February 2021. As CEO, Amanda leads the executive team and oversees the organisation’s operations, resources and strategic direction, ensuring the delivery of the Board-approved strategic plan.
Amanda brings extensive leadership experience across aged care and primary health services and has a strong clinical background as a Registered Nurse. Her experience across both operational and clinical leadership roles provides a strong foundation for guiding high-quality care and services for older people.
She is passionate about continuous improvement in service delivery and is recognised for her ability to lead organisations through change, implement innovative solutions and respond to the evolving challenges within the aged care sector.
Amanda is a Registered Nurse and holds a Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing Studies and a Certificate in Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice (ENB 998). She has also undertaken studies toward a Bachelor of Ministry.
Tracey Jackson
Board Secretary / General Manager Quality & Governance
Tracey joined Coolibah Care in February 2017 and leads the organisation’s governance, risk and compliance functions. Her portfolio includes quality management, internal audit, workplace health and safety, records management, systems administration and procurement.
Tracey brings more than twenty years’ experience in governance, compliance and corporate administration, with additional experience in finance and business operations. Throughout her career, she has provided company secretarial and governance advisory services to boards and committees across a range of sectors, including statutory authorities and health services.
She has extensive experience in systems implementation, asset management, management accounting, policy development and organisational governance frameworks, and has successfully led multi-disciplinary teams in complex regulatory environments.
Tracey holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and is a Certified Member of the Governance Institute of Australia. She also holds professional certificates in governance and risk management, governance for not-for-profits, and governance practice.
Mike Burns
General Manager Operations
Mike joined Coolibah Care in February 2022 and provides leadership across a broad portfolio including residential care services, home care services, property and environment, hotel services, catering and information technology.
Mike brings more than 30 years of management experience in the independent care sector across both the United Kingdom and Australia. His extensive leadership experience spans clinical services, operational management and executive leadership within complex care environments.
With a strong clinical background combined with executive, corporate and operational management experience, Mike brings a diverse skillset that supports service delivery, organisational leadership and the long-term sustainability of Coolibah Care.
Mike is qualified as a Registered Nurse and a Registered Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse. He also holds a Diploma of Management and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking, and is currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Helen Douglas
General Manager Corporate, People & Finance
Helen joined Coolibah Care in December 2022 and provides strategic and operational leadership across the organisation’s finance function. She is responsible for the management of financial systems, financial governance and regulatory compliance, as well as identifying and supporting potential commercial opportunities that strengthen the organisation’s sustainability.
Helen is an accomplished business and financial advisor with extensive experience in accounting, strategic planning and business management. She has held senior management roles across a diverse range of industries including property development, tourism, information and communications technology, and more recently within the not-for-profit sector.
Helen holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA). She is also a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Board of Directors
Stuart Tuckey
Chairperson
Stuart is a geologist with more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry and has held executive management roles across Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Since 2007, he has served as a Non-Executive Director of West Coast Radio Pty Ltd, owner of Mandurah FM and associated digital radio stations.
Through his family and business interests, Stuart maintains a strong connection to the local community. His involvement with West Coast Radio also provides valuable insight into the social and business landscape of the Mandurah region.
Stuart brings extensive experience in financial oversight, governance, and strategic leadership, together with a strong understanding of accountability and organisational management.
Michelle Sidebottom
Deputy Chairperson
Michelle Sidebottom is a hospitality and tourism entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of companies operating across the hotel, tavern, restaurant, retail liquor, tourist park, retirement living and business consultancy sectors.
Her career spans extensive work throughout Australia and internationally, including Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia. Michelle has led the design, development and implementation of initiatives ranging from local programs to major state-wide projects focused on business development, workforce growth and industry capacity building. She has delivered projects for private sector organisations, not-for-profit organisations, peak industry associations, and Australian local, State and Federal government agencies.
Michelle is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Leading Economic Growth Executive Program at Harvard University and holds qualifications in tourism, business and marketing. With significant experience in corporate and public governance, she is actively involved in advancing economic development, workforce capability, community initiatives, aged care, Aboriginal tourism and strategic business development across Western Australia.
In addition to serving on numerous committees, working groups and national and state awards judging panels, Michelle currently serves as a Governing Council Member of South Metropolitan TAFE and Chair of the Peel Campus Hospitality Industry Advisory Group. Previous governance roles include Deputy Chair of the Peel Development Commission and Board Member of Visit Mandurah.
Milos Supljeglav
Director
Milos is the Managing Director of DS Family Law and an Accredited Family Law Specialist accredited by the Law Society of Western Australia. He holds a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) together with degrees in Political Science and Law.
Admitted to practise in 2001, Milos has substantial experience in litigation across all levels of the Family Law jurisdiction. In addition to his work as an experienced litigator, he is also a long-standing accredited Arbitrator, Mediator and Collaborative Law Practitioner.
Milos values his role on the Board of Coolibah Care, appreciating the opportunity to contribute to a sector that plays such an important role within the community. He is proud to support the organisation’s mission and collaborative governance approach.
Glenn Carmody
Director
Glenn is an experienced Non-Executive Director and senior executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning strategy, growth and operational management.
He has more than a decade of experience in board and governance roles, including serving as a Director of Coolibah Care since 2022 and previously as Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director of a not-for-profit community care organisation. His governance experience reflects a strong commitment to oversight, risk management and informed decision-making.
Glenn currently serves as National Sales and Account Manager at WorkPac, leading national client engagement across the mining, energy, health and defence sectors while driving strategic partnerships, portfolio growth and operational delivery. His earlier executive career includes senior leadership roles with St John WA, Chandler Macleod and Coffey International.
He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. Glenn also served for 10 years with the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aerospace Engineer.
Prue Andrus
Director
Prue is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience across clinical practice, education and leadership roles. She commenced lecturing at Murdoch University in 2006 and has coordinated undergraduate nursing programs, postgraduate nursing education and clinical placement programs.
Prue is currently a Senior Lecturer with expertise in simulation-based education and clinical placement preparation. She collaborates closely with industry partners to develop evidence-based simulation programs that support student readiness for placements within residential aged care settings.
She also brings significant experience in clinical governance, clinical care, quality improvement and risk management.
Zenith Zeeman
Director
Zenith is a highly experienced healthcare professional with more than 10 years of experience as a Non-Executive Director and Board Chair across the aged care and disability not-for-profit sectors.
A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Zenith holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science. He is also a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in senior clinical, managerial and executive leadership roles across mental health and aged care services.
Chris Paterson
Treasurer
Chris is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and finance professional with more than 30 years of experience in the accounting and taxation industry. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer at LGC Group, a leading infrastructure construction and maintenance business based in Perth, Western Australia.
Chris has more than 17 years of experience serving as a volunteer Director and Treasurer for not-for-profit organisations. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is passionate about supporting businesses through tax planning, profit improvement, business development and strategic planning.
Karin Strachan
Director
Karin is the Director of Corporate and Community at the City of Bunbury and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
She holds formal qualifications in Chemistry, a PhD, a Master of Business Administration, and a Diploma in Professional Accounting.
As a long-standing Mandurah resident, Karin is passionate about supporting the local community and contributing to the development of strategies and performance frameworks that deliver positive outcomes for both the community and the organisation.
Deon Brink
Director
Deon is the Director of Aeromedical and Patient Transport at the State Health Operations Centre within the Department of Health and previously served as Executive Director of Ambulance Operations at St John WA.
He holds a Master of Health Service Management and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Deon currently serves on the Advisory Committee for Palliative Care WA, chairs the Paramedicine Advisory Board at The University of Notre Dame Australia, and holds Adjunct Research Associate positions at both Curtin University and The University of Notre Dame Australia.
A registered paramedic with almost 30 years of international experience, Deon is recognised for his principled leadership approach and strong focus on integrity, dignity, quality, growth and encouragement. He also brings extensive expertise in clinical governance and strategic healthcare leadership.
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