Manningham Council recognised and paid tribute to Ross Dawson, retiring CEO of MannaCare, during its Council Meeting this week.

Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said over the past 17 years, Mr Dawson has steered the organisation’s strategic partnerships and helped strengthened the Manningham aged care system. 

“Mr Dawson has led his team with compassion and understanding and fostered a culture of empathy, care, dignity and respect,” he said.

“This is something a lot of families appreciate, including many Councillors who have had family members cared for by MannaCare.”

As CEO, Mr Dawson has overseen renovation of building works, transforming the site into a thriving residential environment; and established POWER, an oncology wellness and exercise rehabilitation program assisting older people undergoing cancer treatment.

Mr Dawson was also an integral part of Manningham Council’s Aged Care Review, which helped transition past contractual arrangements into a more contemporary and sustainable model of aged care.  

Cr Conlon thanked Mr Dawson for nearly 17 years of service and making a difference to the lives of the Manningham community.

“The work you have done and have set in motion will be felt for many years to come.”

Manningham Council presented a gift to Mr Dawson as a gesture of appreciation. 

MannaCare is a provider of residential aged care and home services, rehabilitation and home maintenance. Mr Dawson will be on long service leave and officially commence retirement in mid-2022.