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Steering Committee and Founding Members

The program’s direction is guided by a Steering Committee, made up of founding members who bring a wealth of expertise and leadership in healthcare.

The committee includes Directors of Medical Services and Chief Executive Officers from the region’s key healthservices, all of whom contribute to shaping the program’s goals and strategy.

Their combined experience and commitment to regional healthcare make them pivotal in addressing workforce shortages and enhancing access to care across the region.

Dr Annemarie Newth

Executive Director Medical Services & Chief Medical Officer | Echuca Regional Health

Kellie Byron-Gray

Chief Executive Officer | Kerang District Health

Trevor Adem

Chief Executive Officer | East Wimmera Healthcare

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Kylie Degenhardt

Executive Director Services and Delivery | Mallee District Aboriginal Service

Dr Nabrees Sinnalebbe

Executive Director of Medical Services, Chief Medical Officer | Mildura Base Public Hospital ​

Penny Wilkinson

Chief Executive Officer | Northern District Community Health

Dr Jerry Abrahams

Dr Jerry Abraham Alex

Executive Director Medical Services, Swan Hill District Health