Peter Reilly OAM has had a distinguished career in business, the arts and philanthropy.
Peter received OAM for distinguished service to the community, to the arts, in particular opera and ballet, and to charitable, education and disability services, aged care and overall financial governance.
Peter contributed to the development of the Primrose Potter Ballet Centre, and lead Lifeview’s LGBTIQ+ inclusion program, which saw the company become the first profit-for-purpose aged care provider to receive Rainbow Tick accreditation and a Foundation Sponsor of the Victorian Pride Centre.
He is a former Chairman of Able Australia and past Chairman/Director of the St Bernard’s Foundation.
He is current Deputy Chair of Melba Opera Trust, Board Member at The Australian Ballet, Chairman of Scotchmans Hill Pty Ltd, Locke Logistics Pty Ltd and Executive Director of Lifeview Residential Care.
On receiving OAM, Mr Reilly said: “It is a humbling experience to be recognised in such a way. I try to live my life by making a difference and undertaking pursuits where I can ensure there is a real benefit to individuals and our community.”
Samantha has been with Lifeview for over 10-years and has a passion for equality, older Australians, their rights and delivering the best quality care possible for all who chose to live with us.
An all round marketer with 25-plus years experience in marketing and communications, media relations, and event management, the last eighteen in aged care and aged services, Sam's affection for working with the aged, and telling their stories, has lead to Lifeview residents becoming media stars later in life.
Previous senior marketing roles with Regis Aged Care and Australian Hearing ensure Samantha understands the landscape, in which we operate. Prior to becoming CEO Samantha led Lifeview’s Marketing, Events, Admissions and Lifestyle teams as well as the Pride Portfolio, including guiding and mentoring a team of Pride Champions, liaising with the wider LGBTI community and healthcare professionals.
Outside of Lifeview Samantha enjoys the gym, cooking and touring small wineries with her husband.
Formerly serving as Lifeview’s Executive Manager Property, and holding a Certificate IV in Building and Construction, James brings a passion for making a positive change to the lives of Lifeview’s residents, ensuring their home environment is safe, functional and to their liking.
Managing a team of Residential Managers, Hospitality and Maintenance professionals, James oversees the day to day operations of all Lifeview homes as well as working alongside the development team on green and brownfield developments.
He is a people person who enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and playing golf.
With over 30-years in Human Resources Management, in both Australia and India, Swati’s experience covers transport logistics, banking and finance, rail transport, legal, manufacturing, FMCG and the aged care sectors for companies such as ANZ Bank, Pacific Brands, Metro Trains Melbourne and BlueCross.
A Human Resources generalist Swati specialises in organisational change and development along with employee and industrial relations.
Swati’s expertise in the recruitment of skilled personnel, building and growing teams, and organisational change management, along with staff engagement, and wellbeing programs, supports Lifeview’s workforce as it grows and adapts to the changing aged care landscape.
Married with two children, Swati would love a quiet moment to read a book or to indulge her passion for travel.
Cody joined Lifeview in April 2023. Prior to joining he’d spent almost nine years as Executive General Manager of Media and Communications at Harness Racing Victoria, which followed a 12-year career in newspapers.
He began his career as a cadet sports journalist at the Hamilton Spectator, where he grew up, before becoming Sports Editor, then moving to Leader Newspapers in Melbourne where he oversaw 16 mastheads as Central, Northern and Western Divisions Sports Editor.
Cody has a broad breadth of experience across media, marketing, broadcast, digital development, website management, content management, social media strategy and storytelling. Outside of work Cody enjoys the beach, long-distance running, travelling with his wife, and dreams of one day owning a Melbourne Cup winning racehorse.
James is a long term employee of Lifeview, starting as a young graduate fifteen years ago.
He has a double degree Arts / Commerce and a Post Graduate qualification as a Certified Practising Accountant.
His areas of speciality include financial reporting, finance processes and controls.
Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf down at Cape Schanck, live music, dining out with friends and family, and reading.
He has many great experiences working at Lifeview, including doing the Dementia Australia Everest Base Camp Trek in 2018.
Ian's work experience includes leading teams in hospitals, the residential aged care sector, quality management, learning platform support, instructional design and coordinating nationally recognised education courses within the TAFE sector.
He is passionate about helping people reach their full learning potential and enjoys creating positive learning experiences for staff. Ian first qualified as a Registered Nurse over 30 years ago and holds additional qualifications in education and IT.
Outside of work Ian enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading (particularly SCI-FI), golf and home renovation.
Before Lifeview, Annitta worked in disability for 18-years. She started at Lifeview as a Social Support Assistant and then was promoted to Social Support Coordinator.
In 2019, she became the Social Support and Events Manager. Annitta has a Diploma in Business Administration, a Diploma in Leadership and Management, is a qualified grief counsellor and has a Certificate III and IV in aged care with a major in lifestyle.
Her areas of speciality are grief, lifestyle, music and arts. Annitta is passionate about finding meaningful activities for residents.
Her hobbies include arts and crafts, spending time with family, friends and her puppy, as well as music. Her favourite thing is to hear the residents singing along to music!
Lisa commenced with Lifeview in 2011, as a Personal Care Attendant, then Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, Clinical Coach and currently as the Education Manager.
Lisa is passionate about providing the best clinical care outcomes for the residents and that is why she has moved into an education role, to share her knowledge and improve resident care.
The thing she prefers about working in aged care is building relationships with residents and their families.
Her areas of interest are clinical education, dementia care, wound care and palliative care. Lisa is also an Infection Prevention Control Lead, Pride Champion, and Ally of the LGBTIAQ+ community.
She has a Certificate III in Aged Care, a Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Lisa's interests include reading novels, watching crime shows/documentaries and Ru Paul's Drag Race, and spending time with family and dog Marvin, who is a frequent visitor at Lifeview homes.
Gill has worked in aged care for more than 40 years and is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for all residents.
In her role as Customer Experience Champion and Resident Advocate, she is committed to finding the most suitable home for those seeking a lifestyle at Lifeview and ensuring residents are represented and heard.
Gill joined Lifeview more than 20 years ago as a nurse and has since lent her hand as Clinical Care Coordinator and Assistant Residential Manager across Lifeview homes.
What sets Gill apart in the industry is her warmth and natural ability to make people feel at ease. Her endearing personality, caring and genuine nature brings a sense of comfort to new residents, as she welcomes them to their new home.
Narelle is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years’ experience in the acute and aged care sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, Diploma of Business and Diploma of Quality Management.
With a strong background in acquisitions, change management, system integration and commissioning, Narelle can navigate the complexity of regulatory requirements and risk management.
She is passionate about fostering environments that prioritise dignity and compassion in resident care. Known for her humour and kindness, she believes a positive attitude can impact resident and staff experiences and promote a sense of joy and wellbeing.
Her hobbies include cooking, entertaining and spending time with her beloved cats.
Roque is a seasoned hospitality professional with an impressive 30-year culinary career. After completing his education in hotel management in India, he moved to vibrant Dubai and worked as an executive chef in worldclass establishments. He relocated to Australia, expanding his expertise into residential aged care.
Roque possesses a comprehensive understanding of aged care kitchen operations, including the intricacies of regulatory compliance ensuring seamless delivery of nutritionally balanced meals that meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
Being nominated for the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Senior Living Care in 2005 highlights the significant impact of his work.
In addition to his practical experience, Roque's academic achievements, including diplomas in Quality Auditing, Business Management, and Financial Planning, underscore his comprehensive skillset and ability to navigate various facets of the industry.
Outside of work Roque enjoys gardening and cherishes time with his loved ones including his furry companions, a dog and a cat.
