ACSA: Zimmerman re-appointed as President

Sep 30 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Hans Zimmerman, the CEO of South Australian provider, Eldercare, has been re-appointed as President of the Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA). This will be the fourth year Zimmerman has served as ACSA President.

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