Joan is a registered nurse with a BA Health Science and has extensive experience in aged care including as Director of Nursing and Quality Assessor with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. As a Director of her own Aged Care Quality Consulting company, she consults to major clients in the industry including The Aged & Community Care Providers Association.

Joan sees Garden Village as a place of innovation, embracing all opportunities to create an inclusive community where people are safe and respected. A pioneer in quality health systems, Joan started the first private nursing service accredited by the Australian Council of Health Care Standards. She is committed to the human rights of all aged care residents.

Joan worked overseas in Canada, the United Kingdom, Zambia and Papua New Guinea and is a proud sponsor for four children in Mongolia. She is passionate about improving housing opportunities for older women who cannot afford accommodation as they age.

She loves year round ocean swims and the occasional hike up North Brother with friends.