John Blewonski is an expert leader in the community services and not-for-profit sector with over 25 years of experience. He joined MS Plus in November 2018.
John was previously CEO of VincentCare Victoria and VincentCare Community Housing
John has also held a number of other leadership roles including:
Eileen Goh is a financial professional with over 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector. During this time, she’s worked in housing and homelessness, aged care, and disability employment services.
Some other career highlights include:
She played a key role under Save the Children Australia and VincentCare Victoria’s shared services in investments, fixed assets, statutory reporting, and finance operations.
Ben Holgate is an experienced marketer with creative roots. After starting his career in commercial marketing, he entered the not-for-profit sector in 2011.
He joined MS Plus as the General Manager in Strategic Fundraising in June 2017. He’s a successful artist who’s had work exhibited at several national exhibitions.
Some other career highlights include:
Nandita joined MS Plus as the Executive Manager People Culture and Quality in 2021, prior to which she held the role of Executive Manager People and Corporate Services in a facilities services environment.
Nandita holds post graduate qualifications including a Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management and a Diploma in Business.
Nandita has worked across a number of industries over the past two decades including:
Nandita is flexible and adaptable to various professional environments and industries.
She is a values-driven professional who works collaboratively with key stakeholders and partners to deliver organisational transformation, cultural change and people strategies.
The most enjoyable part about working at MS Plus for Nandita is the people, their humour and the dedication they bring to their clients through the delivery of our services.
Jodi Haartsen has over 20 years of experience working with people with MS and broader neurological conditions. She joined the team at MS Plus in March 2020.
Jodi’s patient-focused model of care has helped her uncover ways to improve the lives of countless people. During her career, Jodi has worked as a researcher, nursing clinical and graduate educator, staff development officer and clinical nurse consultant.
Some other career highlights include:
After twelve years working in clinical rehabilitation, Rob joined MS in March 2007 as a Community Support Worker responsible for delivering case management services to around 500 people living with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2014 Rob took on the role of MS Practice Leader for rural and regional NSW and shortly afterwards metro Sydney as well and was responsible for all client services across NSW.
In May 2016 with the roll out of the NDIS, Rob moved into the Business Development Manager role tasked with developing and then managing all NDIS services being delivered in NSW. After twelve months Rob was appointed to the Senior Manager, NDIS Services role overseeing NDIS services in all jurisdictions. In 2019, Rob was Acting Executive Manager for Mission Services until in 2020 he began in his current role of General Manager, Strategic Projects.
Outside of work Rob is a father to two children and is an avid bushwalker/camper which he combines with his hobby of macro photography.
Kim Farrugia joined MS Plus in December 2016 as Executive Officer and Company Secretary. She has extensive experience in governance and administrative support.
Kim has experience across a number of sectors that include:
Some other career highlights include:
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