PQSA Board Directors

Beth has extensive executive and non-executive leadership and management experience in both public and private sector organisations including AnglicareSA, Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) and the Cities of Adelaide and Onkaparinga. She has led and managed in operational and strategic roles, capital development projects and the delivery of front line community and social services.

Beth has a commitment to engaging with individuals and communities on issues which impact them. Beth has also provided consulting services in not-for-profit, government and education sectors and is currently General Manager Alwyndor Aged Care services for the City of Holdfast Bay.

Passionate about making a difference in all that she does, Beth has served on a number of Boards. These include Power Housing Australia, SACOSS, Child and Family Welfare SA, LG Professionals, Libraries Board SA and Multicultural Aged Care SA. She has a deep reserve of knowledge and learning and is a strong advocate for those around her. She approaches her work with optimism, enthusiasm and determination.

Beth joined the PQSA Board in September 2019 and was elected Chair in June 2022.

Steve started his working career as an apprentice plumber and moved into corporate business following a spinal cord injury in 1980 as a result of a sporting accident. Steve has worked for over 37 years in various industries including general and health insurance, workers compensation, compulsory third party insurance and most recently the waste management industry.

Working with major organisations such as Insurance Australia Group, EML and Cleanaway, Steve has a broad range of experience in roles focused on improving internal business performance whilst supporting delivery of customer expectations through business planning, quality management, process re-engineering and management of major projects. He has a graduate certificate in management and holds Six Sigma accreditation.

From early rehabilitation to becoming a Paralympian representing Australia in wheelchair basketball, Steve has demonstrated commitment and leadership qualities to drive successful outcomes.

For Steve, being involved with PQSA is an exciting time to help create the required support and opportunities to those with a disability, ultimately making a positive difference in their lives. He was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2021 and elected as Deputy Chair in November 2022.

Tony Vroulis is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of industry experience and is a founding member of WVB Chartered Accountants, a boutique Adelaide accounting firm.

A well networked professional, Tony provides strategic and personalised taxation, accounting and business advice to small to medium sized enterprises and high net worth individuals including private investment companies, property developers, professional athletes, legal professionals and those in the hospitality industry.

Tony joined the PQSA Board in April 2019.

Away from the office, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife Toula and their three children, eating out at Adelaide’s quality restaurants and cafes. and watching football – whether it be AFL or the ‘World Game’.

Mal is a former Commissioner of Police in South Australia, appointed in 1997 and retired from the position in 2012. Prior to this, he was a member of Victoria Police for 30 years and held a position as Deputy Commissioner.

Since 2012, Mal has been a member of a number of boards and not-for-profit organisations, such as Chair of the ANZAC Day Commemoration Council and Chair of St. John Ambulance SA. Other boards he has been a member of include the Bedford Group, Leaders Institute SA and the UniSA Business School.

Mal has been active in conducting reviews into various aspects of organisational performance for Governments within Australia, including child abuse in the churches (Victoria), bushfires (Tasmania), safety on public transport (Victoria) and employment process in child residential care (South Australia).

Mal is particularly interested in designing organisations to optimise performance, leadership, good governance, decision making and individual personal development. Other personal interests include family, travel and keeping fit. Mal has a Law Degree and Masters in Business Administration, both from the University of Melbourne. He is also a FAICD and FIPAA. In 2007 he was appointed as an Officer in the Order of Australia.

Mal joined the Board in July 2019.

Rob is experienced in a wide-range of industries and attributes, including electricity and telecommunications infrastructure, sports administration (AFL Port Power & Sydney Swans), industrial property development, boat building, executive management, team leadership, people development and coaching, and corporate finance and accounting.

Previously Senior Executive SA Power Networks, Rob is currently principal of Rob Snowdon Advisory, Chairman of the Country Fire Service Foundation and Chairman of the Astera Group.

Stephanie is an experienced CEO and Non-Executive Director, with a career spanning over 18 years within the health sector. She has worked as a technician, senior executive, business owner, innovator and Non-Executive Director with private, public and not-for-profit organisations.

She has deep experience in primary care through working with organisations that play a critical role in supporting and strengthening practitioners to meet the health care needs of Australian communities now and into the future. Stephanie is passionate about working with organisations to improve lives and create positive social impact.

With training in law, governance, science and change management, Stephanie has a track record in the successful management and delivery of strategic, operational and change initiatives across the health sector.

Stephanie joined the PQSA Board in August 2019.

Janet is a Chartered Accountant and AICD graduate, an experienced Non-Executive Director, and accomplished CEO with a career spanning 20+ years across multiple sectors including law, finance and human services.

Janet is the current CEO of Centennial Park Cemetery, Deputy Chair of the Bedford Group, Chair of the Bedford Audit & Risk Committee, and Independent Member of the Adelaide Hills Council CEO Performance Review Panel.

Her past executive roles include CEO of Fox Tucker Lawyers and CEO of the Perks Group.

Janet's board and executive career to date has allowed her to build strengths in a range of areas including strategy development and execution, financial oversight, risk and governance.

Her commercial strengths are complemented by compassion and a desire to be of service. She is keenly aware of the need to balance Purpose and Profit; to deliver on the organisation's mission now while securing it's financial future so that it can deliver on it's mission well into the future.

Janet is passionate about creating an inclusive and equal society in which diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds are respected and valued.

Janet joined the Board in September 2022.

Celine is a strong advocate for those with acquired spinal cord injuries and other disabilities being able to choose how they want to live their lives; how best to explore, identify, exercise and enjoy their choices; and how best to live independent and healthy lives either in supported living environments, in care, or at home: maximising potential and removing barriers.

Celine is a seasoned and highly regarded governance specialist, experienced in legal, risk and compliance disciplines, in both executive management and governance roles. She has served on a range of private and not for profit boards in health, aged care, education, technology, agriculture, wine and tourism, and the performing arts.

Following her distinguished and sustained service to the University of Adelaide, in early 2022 she was awarded the title Emerita Fellow after serving for 17 years as the University’s General Counsel and Executive Director of Legal and Risk.

She is a former State Finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards; a recipient of the Women of Distinction Award from the Asia Pacific Business Council for Women, for her contribution to Law and Performing Arts; and was a Judge of the Telstra Business Awards for 2021-2022.

Céline is also a well-known performer in theatre, film, television and radio.

Celine joined the Board in September 2022.

As a former President of PQSA, Craig has extensive background in the not-for-profit sector. He has been a Board member of the former Southern Domiciliary Care & Rehabilitation Service, and other not-for-profits.

Having sustained a spinal injury at the age of seventeen, like many others, he had to set about rebuilding his life following catastrophic injury. Craig holds a number of tertiary qualifications and is admitted to practise law. Craig works full time as a taxation specialist, and has extensive experience in dispute resolution.

Peter Stewart is a seasoned executive and Chief Executive Officer of PQSA, possessing a unique blend of clinical and corporate expertise. With over 30 years of experience in human services, Peter's passion for improving the lives of those living with disabilities is evident in his exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and impressive track record for exceeding business objectives.

Peter's professional journey began as a Registered Nurse and later pursued further education, attaining a Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration) and a Master of Clinical Rehabilitation. His tenure at the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre provided him with valuable insights into what motivates and nurtures individuals living with Spinal Cord Injury. During his nursing career, he received recognition for his work, being the first nurse awarded the Best Scientific Paper at the Australian and New Zealand Spinal Cord Injury Society Meeting.

Peter's prolific career took a new direction when he entered the lecture sphere at Flinders University and in South-East Asia and then business management. With his extensive experience in South Australia's Spinal Cord Injury service, Peter's strong affiliation with PQSA has always been apparent. As CEO, he takes pride in delivering safe and quality services to PQSA clients, including the innovative HomeCare+ program, across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Peter's leadership style is people-centric, with a focus on motivating and nurturing the workforce to perform to a higher standard. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has served as Deputy Chair of the NDIS South Australian State Committee, and is the current Chair of the South Australian Quality and Safeguarding Community of Practice board.

Outside his professional life, Peter's passion for football is undeniable – being a loyal supporter of the Liverpool FC in the English Premier League, as well as Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL. When not cheering on his favourite teams, he enjoys spending time with his family and their two dogs, performing live music, hiking around Adelaide's local conservation parks and watching the latest movies.