Moree Care CEO retires as operator plans expansion

The Not For Profit home care provider is looking for a new CEO after the decade-long incumbent announced her retirement.

Michelle Harrison (above, third from left) has announced she plans to slow down after leading the community-based home care, disability services and transport provider for 10 years.

“The appreciation of our aged, disability and transport clients for the support services they receive from Moree Care means the demands of the job are completely worthwhile,” Michelle said.

“I’m proud of my achievements in the role.”

Poised for aged care growth

Under Michelle’s leadership, and with the support the Management Committee, Moree Care has renovated its Moree and Mungindi premises, increased its asset base, and established NDIS services.

“It’s all been made possible by the dedicated staff employed here over the past 10 years, and the volunteer Management Committee members overseeing our governance, and all the volunteers who deliver our Meals on Wheels and provide volunteer driving for community transport,” Michelle said.

Moree Care has 18 employees (11 FTE) and 30 volunteers.

The organisation is well placed for growth opportunities in aged care, Michelle said.

Moree Care was founded nearly 40 years ago with the commencement of a shopping bus for Moree pensioners. Today, Moree Care has premises at 300 Edward Street, Moree, and 84 St George Street, Mungindi, both of which have been renovated, partly funded by Commonwealth and State grants, as well as from savings.

Properties at Jacaranda Drive and Edward Street, Moree, have been acquired laying the foundation for future expansion and broadening the organisation’s income base.

Moree Care’s Moree Aged and Disability Services Inc reported a surplus of more than $156,000 in FY25, an improvement on the $66,000 deficit the previous year.

The CEO role is now being advertised with a salary of $150,000.