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
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 Abraham Alex
Executive Director Medical Services, Swan Hill District Health