Care Connect Appoints New CEO

Leading not-for-profit in-home care provider Care Connect announces the appointment of Lynda Chalmers as its new Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive search process, Care Connect is delighted to announce that Lynda Chalmers has taken the reins as new CEO, effective February 4th. 

A dedicated and results-driven professional with more than 30 years’ experience in health, community, disability and aged care, in both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, Lynda has a proven track record in operational transformation and program delivery excellence.

Lynda’s own personal experiences navigating the healthcare delivery system led her to pursue an early career in community nursing and caring for others. Since then, notable roles have included Aged Care Strategy and Transformation Lead, and National Manager of Home Care and Seniors Living at Mercy Health, and Business Manager Home Care for Royal Freemasons Ltd.

“Lynda is an engaging and compassionate leader who deeply understands the health and care sectors and their challenges,” says Justine Heath, Care Connect Board Chair. “She is uniquely qualified and experienced to lead Care Connect during this time of sector reform and change. Her ability to establish connections and drive improvement and transformation, whilst inspiring a values-driven and diverse culture, will ensure that people remain at the heart of everything we do.”

Of the appointment, Lynda says: “Care Connect’s strong reputation for delivering exceptional in-home care services and supports attracted me to seek out this opportunity. I am excited by the many possibilities for positive change in the care sector, and am committed to working closely with the experienced team at Care Connect to ensure that we continue to be a voice for our communities, and that our staff and the people that entrust us with their care remain supported and connected.”

Lynda succeeds Paul Ostrowski who recently moved to a role in the community sector. “Paul’s steadfast leadership over the past 13 years has been instrumental in preparing Care Connect for a strong future. His work will have a far-reaching impact on the organisation as well as the lives of many Australians for whom care management is key to their quality of care and quality of life,” adds Justine.

Care Connect is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit in-home care providers. It has the country’s largest network of home care services and has supported more than 85,000 older Australians in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria to remain living in the home they love and stay connected with their community, for 30 years.