Board of Directors

Tony Bidstrup was appointed CEO of Mercy Service in 2016.

Tony has many years’ experience as CEO and Deputy CEO in the banking and insurance industries. Tony has also undertaken volunteer work in Africa working with the underprivileged.

Allan Collins joined Mercy Services as our inaugural Finance Manager in November 2014 after over 12 years working in the not for profit disability sector.

Allan directs and manages the Mercy Finance Team and is responsible for the financial reporting as well as ensuring that Mercy Finance Team has the resources, skills and training for the introduction of new systems and ventures that Mercy may undertake.

Allan is a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants FIPA and completed an Advanced Diploma of Business Management with the University of Ballarat.

Allan has also worked in the transport, newspaper, radio, packaging and metal roofing and fencing industries.

Marion commenced with Mercy Services in 2007 already with a number of years in Aged Care. Since then Marion has worked tirelessly with clients as a Care Manager and brings that knowledge and experience now to the Head of Home and Community Care position. Since then Marion has worked tirelessly with clients as a Care Manager. Marion was appointed to the Head of Home and Community Care position in July 2022 and has qualifications in Aged Care, Welfare, and Frontline Management.

Jared has been the Head of Risk and Compliance at Mercy Services for the past two years. Jared’s role is to oversee the quality, risk and compliance framework at Mercy Services to ensure appropriate governance for the services provided, supportive of those under our care and in line with ongoing legislative changes or Aged Care Reforms.

With a background of over 17 years’ in risk and compliance management, across various industries, including working not-for-profit organisations within both the private and public sectors, Jared has a diverse background across a number of sectors, particularly in delivering regulatory reform.

As a valued member of the management team, Jared holds a Bachelor of Finance, a Bachelor of Development Studies, and a Postgraduate Diploma of Risk, Disaster and Resilience.

Leesa began with Mercy Services at the residential facility in August 2006 and is now the Facility Manager. She has qualifications in administration, business management, information technology and ageing support.

David Murray has been Head of Community Transport since November 2017. 

David came to Mercy Services with experience as a senior manager in community transport, social housing and the building industries. He has worked for both government and not for profit coordinating their
maintenance and capital works programs, bringing with him solid management and leadership skills. He strongly believes in helping those who are disadvantaged and those in need of assistance.