Twilight Aged Care’s Board and Management teams have overseen numerous exciting initiatives and positive changes within the organisation over the years. We have a consultative collaborative approach, along with decades of combined expertise.
OUR BOARD AND MANAGEMENT
CHAIR
Lorraine Lovitt is the Chair of Twilight Aged Care and Senior Improvement Lead, Older Persons’ Patient Safety Program with the Clinical Excellence Commission and a Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Lorraine was appointed Chair of Twilight Aged Care in July 2016, and has been a Director for 12 years. She is a Registered Nurse with a Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontology, and has significant experience in the public and private health sectors in particular within aged care.
CHAIRMAN, CAPITAL PROJECTS STEERING COMMITTEE
Harold is a trained quantity surveyor and has 40 years’ experience as a project manager running his own companies in a variety of industries across aged care, residential and commercial. Harold is also a member of the Australian Institute of Project Management (MAIPM). He is the Chairman of the Twilight Aged Care Capital Projects Steering Committee.
DIRECTOR
Peter is a senior insurance executive with over 45 years’ experience in a wide range of insurance roles. He is a Qualified Practicing Insurance Broker and holds a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance, Graduate Certificate of Applied Science, Diploma of Financial Services Broking and a Masters in Dispute Resolution. Peter is an Associate of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance and a member of the Australian Institute of Directors and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Governance. He is a member of the Twilight Aged Care Audit and Risk Committee.
DIRECTOR
Hugh has spent his career in the finance industry, including fifteen years working in Tokyo, London and New York for JBWere & Goldman Sachs JBWere. Hugh’s roles included Manager Fixed Income in Sydney; Chief Representative in Tokyo for JBWere, Vice President of the New York office, and Managing Director of the UK Frankfurt office. In 2006 Hugh returned to Sydney where he co-founded boutique investment management business Donaldson Burston, specialising in capital placement and white label funds management. Hugh holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney and additional financial market qualifications.
David Miller is a board member for Twilight. David is a lawyer and partner in Sydney firm Colin Biggers & Paisley where he specialises in product liability litigation. In June 2017, David was appointed by the Commonwealth Minister for Revenue and Financial Services as an ad hoc member of the Insolvency Practitioner Disciplinary Committee. He also currently sits on the Professional Conduct Committee and the Ethics Committee of the Law Society of NSW.
Amanda has spent her career working in various roles within the finance industry. She began in commodities derivatives sales with Citigroup, in Sydney and New York. She later transitioned into executive search, also specialising in commodities. In that role, she established and successfully grew businesses from scratch in both New York and Singapore. In 2012, Amanda returned to Sydney and now works as a Business Manager with a corporate training company. She is passionate about advocating for aged care residents, particularly regarding quality of life and respect for the needs and wants of the individual. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma in Education (both in mathematics) from the University of Sydney.
DIRECTOR
Newly appointed
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
CEO
Neil Wendt has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, is a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has extensive experience in project management, strategic planning and operations leadership. Previously, Neil has held leadership roles in both the private and public sector. Neil is passionate about aged care and the unique boutique model of care provided by Twilight.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Jitendra has been a senior leader in finance and business roles for over 15 years. He has worked in the aged care sector with well-known organizations such as Uniting and Southern Cross living care. He has attained certification in Prince 2 agile, MSP in project management, Six Sigma (green belt), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He has expertise in project and change management, continuous process improvement, and operational excellence.
Jitendra is passionate about transformation and innovation. He adopts a collaborative, honest, and open-minded approach to leadership. Jitendra strongly believes in being authentic and genuine while fostering positivity and humility, which adds value to his leadership style.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Ed graduated from UTS with a Bachelor of Business in 2019 and has been working at Twilight ever since. Starting as HR Admin, he then oversaw significant changes as HR Coordinator, before becoming HR Manager in 2022. He is motivated by helping others, doing this through strategic workforce planning, optimising recruitment processes and assisting staff learning and development.
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
After graduating from the University of Western Sydney as a Registered Nurse with a BA of Applied Science, Fiona has worked in management positions across the Public and Private hospitals and aged care. She is passionate about team building, change management and training, and her knowledge of the health care industry has enabled her to successfully support staff with great innovative change.
QUALITY MANAGER
Margaret is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in managing, commissioning and the Clinical Governance within many Residential Aged Care Homes across Sydney. Her nursing career commenced in NSW Public Hospitals, where she underwent her Registered Nurse training and went on to complete her Midwifery Registration.
Margaret was later involved in the introduction of ‘Hospital in the Home’ and autologous blood collection service within South Western Sydney Area and the engagement of Aged Care homes during that process. She also holds a Bachelor of Science and Advanced Diploma in Management.
Margaret has a keen appreciation for the care of the aged and is driven by best practice and compliance.
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Emily has been in aged care and disability sectors since 2002. She earned her Bachelor of Leisure Management from UTS and has a Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment. Emily has been employed in several different capacities within aged care and disability funded programs. She has also had experience in sector and community development as a HACC Development Officer. Emily is currently using her diverse skill set and experience within Twilight to provide quality, person-centered care.
DEMENTIA SPECIALIST
Leah Bisiani is a highly skilled RN 1/MHlthSc/Dementia and Aged Care consultant, with more than 35 years’ experience working in the aged/dementia care sector. Leah won both the 2010/11 Lend Lease ‘Australian’, and ‘Global’, Award for “Excellence in Innovation” for her ground-breaking person-centred models of care, designed for people living with dementia.
Leah’s ethos empathetically values each person’s uniqueness, whilst shaping meaningful life experiences that uphold compassion, equality, diversity, and inclusivity, uniting and enabling all people touched by dementia to live their best lives.
CHEF MANAGER
Rahul is a qualified chef with more than 22 years experience in the hospitality industry. During this time, he has worked in celebrity restaurants, luxury hotels, cruise liners and aged care. Rahul is an accomplished and motivated culinary management specialist, who enjoys supporting staff to fulfill their goals. With a passion for food and a drive to make a difference in our residents’ lives, Rahul uses his culinary expertise to offer residents delicious, healthy, homemade food.
LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR
Lisa holds a Certificate 4 in Leisure and Lifestyle and has been in Aged Care since 2018 working in various roles across Twilight homes. She is responsible for designing and actively implementing individualized leisure and lifestyle programs to empower and support residents in their daily lives. Lisa specializes in improving efficiency, building teamwork and communication between residents, families, and staff.
Lisa’s passion for our elderly and their individual wellbeing is evident in her drive to fulfill residents daily living needs and desires with engaging activities that promote connectedness, a sense of belonging and purpose and reflects true person-centered care.
FACILITY MANAGER – HORTON HOUSE
Sara graduated from The University of Sydney and has been in aged care since 2006, working in various roles and titles including being a nurse facilitator at The Catholic University for six months. She has been with Twilight Aged Care since 2013. Sara’s primary passion is education and leadership, as well as fostering an environment for learning, and establishing a strong support system within a diverse and responsible community.
FACILITY MANAGER – GLENGARRY
Ramila is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience in the aged care sector and 12 years experience in senior management roles. She has a particular interest in mentoring staff and supporting staff development. Ramila finds working in aged care extremely rewarding and enjoys developing relationships and providing emotional support to residents.
FACILITY MANAGER – GLADES BAY GARDENS
Sai has worked in the aged care industry for 11 years and has been a Registered Nurse for 12 years. She is currently studying for her Masters in Nursing through Charles Stuart University. She has extensive knowledge within the industry and a passion to create a friendly and home-like environment for all residents to thrive.
FACILITY MANAGER – HUNTERS HILL VILLAGE
Mari is an experienced Registered Nurse who has worked in the aged care sector for almost 10 years. She specialises in service management, clinical compliance, clinical nursing practice, corporate policy development and change management. Mari has worked as a Clinical Care Manager and Acting Quality Care Coordinator, and is a strong advocate for a collaborative framework that ensures person-centred care for all Hunters Hill Village residents. She is also passionate about continuous improvement, professional development, mentorship and coaching.
FACILITY MANAGER – GRACE GARDENS
With a profound commitment to the field of Aged Care since 2007, Dee brings a wealth of experience and a heart full of empathy to her role. Married for over 25 years to her supportive husband Adam, and with two grown children who’ve embarked on their own journeys, Dee’s journey in aged care has been one of continuous growth and unwavering dedication.
Having traversed various roles within the aged care landscape, including Assistant in Nursing, Leisure and Lifestyle coordinator, Registered Nurse, Care Manager, and now as Facility Manager, Dee’s extensive experience has been fortified by her postgraduate qualifications in Palliative Care. It is this multifaceted background that equips her with a deep understanding of the diverse needs of our residents and their families.
Dee’s passion for providing exceptional care resonates in every aspect of her work, particularly in her strengths in Palliative Care, Care Planning, and Risk Management. At Grace Gardens, Dee’s leadership ensures a nurturing environment where residents not only receive the highest standard of care but also find solace, companionship, and a sense of belonging.
Under Dee’s guidance, Grace Gardens is not just a facility; it’s a home where every resident is cherished, every story is valued, and every day is an opportunity to thrive.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Michelle Royce has worked in the aged care space for over 15 years in roles from administration, to RAO, to marketing and communications. Michelle’s experience ranges from partnering with internal and external stakeholder networks creating, curating and distributing strategic content and brand management, to driving creative projects with intergenerational focus as an Arts in Health Advocate. As a published author, Michelle works with a particular emphasis on the therapeutic and healing power of storytelling to connect and inform audiences. Committed to supporting and delivering quality, person centered care through creating content and participating in projects that enrich the lives of others, Michelle’s approach places respect, empathy, equity, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of her engagement with residents, families and colleagues.
PEOPLE AND PROCESS COORDINATOR
Cyanne plays a pivotal role in streamlining our operational procedures across all our homes. Her journey with Twilight commenced as the Administrative Officer at Horton House, and she has since progressed into her current corporate position, where she provides robust support to our Learning & Development initiatives and the Human Resources department. Cyanne earned a dual degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Macquarie University.
