About Respect | Respect Aged Care

Our focus is in giving back to older Australians by fostering communities of belonging

Headquartered in the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy remains: everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

We offer independent homes filled with the amenities that allow retirees to love where they live.

We provide compassionate aged care within safe surroundings for those who require assistance throughout the day.

We bring complete care at home assistance to those who prefer to stay within their own environment.

Our purpose

We exist to ensure older people receive the care they deserve, no matter where they live.

We're a Registered Charity and a proud member of Ageing Australia

Our values

Respect
Treat all people with fairness and dignity.
Care
Look after and protect older people, and each other.
Teamwork
Encourage, cooperate and build trust.
Courage
Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult.

Integrity
Be open, honest and trustworthy.
Innovation
Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence
Drive quality to continuously improve.
We believe the elderly are individual people, with rich histories and worthwhile lives, and age does not diminish their value”.

Our history

1922

Respect’s beginnings emerged from a need to provide a safe, caring shelter for older people.

Respect’s story goes back more than a century, with our earliest aged care home opening in 1922. But the heart of who we are today began in 1962, when a group of passionate community members in Ulverstone, Tasmania, came together with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a place where older people could live with dignity, care and belonging, without ever having to leave the community they helped build.

Led by William Purton and supported by locals from many different walks of life and faiths, the community worked side by side to bring this vision to life. Purton purchased farmland near Ulverstone, and together the community tilled the soil, repaid the loan, and later subdivided and sold the land. Their hard work funded the building of the Eliza Purton Home, named in honour of William’s mother, which opened in 1964.

From those humble beginnings, Respect has grown into one of the largest aged care providers in Australia, specialising in care for rural and remote communities. Many of our homes share the same foundation: built by the community, for the community. Today, we support older Australians across Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. Alongside our aged care homes, we provide retirement living, independent living options and home care services, all designed to help people stay connected, comfortable and supported in the places they love most.

Through it all, we have remained true to our roots: a not-for-profit organisation built on community spirit, dedicated to respecting and uplifting the lives of older people.

Meet our team

With sincere motivation to offer high quality living throughout Australia, the Respect leadership team is on a roll. Through vision and expansion, we’re driving the brand forward for our residents. While it appears that innovative thinking and caring concern stems from the top, we are humbled by our amazing Respect staff, who hold these very same values. We all share the commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Board of Directors

John de Jong

Chair

John is an Architect who owns successful construction, joinery and office furniture companies as well as other business ventures. John has held various directorships in not for profit organisations over the last twenty-five years, and continues to contribute to other not for profit organisations in the community.

Respect means understanding and respecting each person for their character and individuality. It's about acknowledging people for their contributions made to society in their lifetime and then providing them with the opportunity to live out their lives with dignity and express their individuality.

Antony (Ant) Dry

Vice Chair

Ant is a retired executive director from the motor and accounting (CA) industries, previously being executive director in multiple motor car dealerships (including Mercedes-Benz) and serving in the audit division at Deloitte.

Respect is treating others as you would like to be treated yourself. It is showing that you and all others have an equal place in society. It means acknowledging that we have certain responsibilities towards each other.

June Song

June is a General Practitioner and Medical Director, Hospital Care At Home at Mercy Health, Melbourne. She is passionate about patient safety, clinical governance and women's health, and has extensive experience in the management of health services at operational and governance levels. June's experience spans across the public, private and the community (not for profit) health sectors.

Respect means to pay due regard to our relationship with those who come before us. The lives we enjoy come as a result of those who fought for our rights, and more specifically, gave birth to and raised us. In life, business, and beyond, we need to listen to those who come before us, be inspired by their experiences, learn from their mistakes and lift them up as they did for us. I feel very privileged to be part of a business that does just that

Jacquie Ray

Jacquie is a strategic communication specialist, who has advised and counselled state and federal government agencies, public corporations and NGOs in Australia and the United Kingdom, with particular expertise in crisis and issues management, stakeholder and community engagement, media and strategic marketing.

For me, true respect is when we seek to genuinely listen to, understand, empathise, appreciate and care for another person. It is an acceptance of their unique backgrounds, beliefs and behaviours no matter how different they might be to our own. We may not always be privy to the lived experiences of those who came before us, but we must always remember they have their own unique histories who have made them who they are today, and for that, they must be valued and admired.

Jan Bonde

Jan has a background in Agricultural Management and Marketing and a long involvement in community service and development as Councillor and Mayor of the Central Coast in Tasmania.

Respect is something when given, shows acceptance, understanding and kindness. When received, I lift my head higher, I feel valued, and believe that you care. It carries me through my day

Executive

Jason Binder

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

MBA, Chartered Accountant, Bachelor of Commerce, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, GAICD

Jason has significant experience in general management and leadership as well as specialisations in finance, workplace relations and information technology. He, and the executive team, have performed many significant company turnarounds and are experienced in both organic, and merger and amalgamation growth, including successful company acquisitions and consolidations.

Respect is treating people as equals, no matter the difference in age, gender, race, sexuality, position, or any other difference.

Brett Menzies

Chief Operating Officer

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)

Brett has been a catalyst in the effective operation of Respect’s aged care homes through the implementation of robust clinical systems, structures and processes that provide strong compliance across the organisation.

Many years ago when deciding what to do with my life I decided to take a year out and volunteer looking after people with Multiple Sclerosis. It was this experience which galvanised within me the deep belief that everyone, regardless of ability, age and capacity deserves fundamental respect as another human being.

Michael Griffin

Chief Customer Officer

Bachelor of Business

Michael is responsible for driving the marketing strategy of the business, including everything from the research stage through to execution. His approach focuses on utilising data and customer insights to guide the marketing direction. He has a wide variety of experience in both traditional marketing communications and also digital marketing applications. Prior to joining Respect, Michael performed various marketing and business development roles with Federal Group and Fosters Group in Tasmania.

Respect is earned through actions not words. It is something to be treasured as it often takes a lifetime to earn but can be lost in an instant.

Amy Sheahen

Chief Financial Officer

Bachelor of Commerce, CPA

Amy ensures compliance with financial legislative requirements, ensures the organisation is performing to budget and forecasts and performs numerous management accounting tasks for analysis and performance improvement. Previously Amy has worked in a number of accounting firms in general accounting and audit.

Respect is understanding that we’re part of a wider community. When we feel we belong, treating each other with love and dignity comes easily. Because without care, there can be no community.

Ian Paterson

Chief People Officer

BSc Psychology (Hons)

Ian joined us to lead the People function in creating rewarding workplaces and building our capability to meet the challenges of a developing market and rapidly growing business. With broad industry experience ranging from childcare, FMCG, hardware, automotive and airlines, he has successfully built organisational capability and enhanced employee engagement at leading organisations such as Arnott’s Biscuits and DuluxGroup. He brings a pragmatic approach to People and Culture with an emphasis on operational empathy.

Respect means honouring and cherishing the lives lived by our residents and customers, taking the time to savour and benefit from all that wisdom, and treating them with the dignity they deserve.

Jocelyn Pagala

Chief Quality and Risk Officer

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)

Jocelyn is responsible for consumer/client safety, risk management and quality improvement systems and processes at Respect. Jocelyn also assists management with accreditation under the relevant standards and promotes compliance with jurisdictional clinical-related policies and procedures. Prior to joining Respect, Jocelyn has worked in various clinical, management and operations roles within the Aged Care sector.

Respect is appreciating and accepting people for who they are. We are all unique individuals – because of who we are, where we come from, what our beliefs are, and how we choose to live. But we all have value as human beings.

Tiffany Trindall

General Counsel & Company Secretary

Bachelor of Laws (Hons)/Business Management, Master of Laws

Tiffany advises and supports Respect’s Board and executive team on a range of legal and corporate governance matters. She has held private practice and in-house roles for private and not for profit local and international companies. Backed with experience in the aged care, retirement living, home care, health, disability, education and construction sectors, Tiffany brings her strong and effective strategic, leadership and management skills honed from delivering legal services in fast-placed, complex and highly regulated environments.

Respect is a fundamental right that involves recognising and valuing the worth, feelings and rights of others. It involves acknowledging a person’s life experience, wisdom and the contributions that they make, including them in decisions that affect them and respecting and facilitating their choices.

Senior Leadership

Jerome Jordan

Head of Residential Aged Care

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing), Graduate Diploma in Gerontology, MBA

Jerome is responsible for all clinical and commercial operations across Residential Care Communities at Respect where, the lived experiences of our residents are centred on meaningful engagement, living a fulfilled life and being provided with care and services at best practice standards every day. With over 30 years of knowledge and experience in Aged Care at various leadership roles, one of Jerome's passions is building capability amongst leaders today, for sustainable growth into the future.

Respect is a universal currency that should be given freely and without prejudice, recognising the inherent value and dignity of every individual.

Lisa Brancatisano

Head of Home Care

Lisa is responsible for the design and growth of Respect’s home care division. Lisa excels at developing and scaling home care services, creating high-performing teams, and delivering client-centric aged care services. Lisa has extensive experience in managing large-scale operations, having previously held the positions of Chief Operating Officer at KinCare and the myHomeCare Group prior to joining Respect.

Respect is treating others kindly and understanding that everyone deserves to be valued and appreciated.

Andrew Glover

Head of Retirement Living

Andrew is an innovative leader in the retirement living industry, dedicated to addressing the unique needs of residents. With extensive experience in customer service and operations, Andrew is poised to lead the way in shaping the future of Retirement Living at Respect. Andrew's true passion lies in improving the lives of seniors, and this fuels his commitment to excellence and shaping future direction.

Respect is a fundamental value that involves treating others with dignity, consideration, and admiration. Respect is essential in fostering healthy relationships, promoting inclusivity, and establishing a harmonious village.

Andrew Faltas

Head of Property & Development

Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce

Andrew oversees all Property and Development activities within Respect. Prior to joining Respect, Andrew worked for several private sector and tertiary education organisations. With extensive experience in both project management and construction, he ensures projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

Respect is valuing each others opinions, feelings and treating everyone with dignity, kindness and consideration.

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