Michelle De Ronchi

Michelle de Ronchi, Director, RSPCA WA Michelle has over 20 years’ executive leadership experience in the health, aged care and training sectors. She is currently the CEO of Oryx Communities, a West Australian owned aged care provider. A committed advocate for issues around ageing positively and planning for an ageing population, Michelle served as a Federal Board Director of the national peak body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and a Committee Member of the LASA Admissions and Governance Committee, Human Resources Working Group and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee for several years.

As an avid animal lover, Michelle shares her home with two dogs, three cats and her partner. She believes in the ‘adopt, don't shop’ motto and that community engagement and education are key to effecting positive change in animal welfare, as well as tougher penalties for animal cruelty.

Latest

Dog groomer fined for animal cruelty

A 31-year-old Champion Lakes woman will have to pay $7,500 in fines and costs for slapping, forcefully throwing and otherwise roughly handling a dog during a grooming session.
Community Action Day - Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Free dog health checks, free flea and worming treatments and free pet food for families who might be experiencing financial hardship.
Administration Support Officer

RSPCA WA has an exciting opportunity for a confident, professional and personable individual to join our team in a frontline position which provides a high level of administration and customer service support for RSPCA WA.
RSPCA WA Pet Census – It's all love despite rising costs

Almost three quarters of WA pet owners celebrate their pet’s birthday, RSPCA WA’s annual pet census found, with over half saying their pet’s biggest impact in life is providing love and companionship.

Wanjie Song

Director. Wanjie is a practising lawyer currently employed at the State Solicitor's Office of Western Australia.
Joy Krige

Director. A hands-on senior leader with over 25 years’ experience in the Mining Services sector.
Greg Paust

Director. Since 2018, Greg Paust has been the Managing Partner of Miniritchie Farm, a small farming business that produces wool and meat.
Alice Manners

Director. Alice is a senior executive with 25 years’ experience working across Asia Pacific in a range of C-suite leadership roles.
Jamie Hamilton

Director. Jamie is currently Lead Partner of Deloitte's Strategy and Operations Practice in Perth.
Ian Cowie PSM

Director. Ian is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Gosnells, a position he has held since 2009.
Lynne Bradshaw, AM

Chair, RSPCA WA 2004 - Present
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