Our People
Healthy North Coast complies with a range of regulatory and governance obligations. We take these responsibilities very seriously and are committed to best practice levels of transparency, accountability and governance. Our Board of Directors and Executive Team have a diverse range of expertise and leadership experience in the health industry, both in Australia and overseas.
Our Board
Healthy North Coast (HNC) is a trading name of Healthy North Coast Ltd (HNCL). HNCL is a company limited by guarantee. We have been endorsed as a health promotion charity and are governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides HNC with an extensive range of knowledge, skills and expertise in local health care provision, clinical expertise, Aboriginal health, academia, community development, business and corporation management, accounting and finance, law and local government. Having a stable Board to steer HNC has resulted in clear direction and strategy, solid accountability and controls, and transparency. Read about our Board advisory structures and sub-committees here.
Dr Adrian Gilliland
Chair
Dr Adrian Gilliland is a GP and co-owner of Coffs Medical Centre, a large, long-established general practice. Until recently, he was Chair of Healthy North Coast’s Mid North…
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Geoffrey Norman
Geoffrey has over 25 years working across health and community services. As a registered nurse Geoffrey worked primarily in the areas of mental health and aged care and…
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Prof Rashmi Sharma
Clin Assoc Prof Rashmi Sharma OAM is an experienced “portfolio General Practitioner “ with vast experience across the health care sector. She is a practicing General Practitioner and…
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Prof Myfanwy Maple
Prof Myfanwy Maple is based on the Mid North Coast of NSW. She has over 20 years of experience with the University of New England, which showcases a…
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Luke Lindsay
Qualifications AICD, Bachelor of Nursing; Grad Cert of Health & Human Services Management; Post Grad Dip Advanced Psychiatry; Masters Mental Health Experience. Luke is a mental health nurse…
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Dr Matthew West
Dr West is a Wiradjuri man whose family come from the Nanima Mission in Wellington NSW. He is currently living, working and researching on Darkinjung country on the…
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Anne Bryce
Qualifications; Diploma in Community Organisations UTS, Certificate in Social Welfare Studies, Graduate of the Stanford Executive Program and MAICD. Anne is an experienced Non-Executive Director and is currently…
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Sam Hardjono
Sam is Chair of Finance & Performance at Healthy North Coast and a senior strategic adviser, working with leaders in the corporate, not-for-profit, and family office sectors. For…
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Kerry Stubbs
Deputy Chair
Kerry Stubbs is Deputy Chancellor of Western Sydney University and has worked as an academic at both Sydney University and the University of Technology. She has extensive human…
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Our Executive Team
The Executive Team is comprised of highly qualified managers with extensive experience in management roles, strong ties to the community, networks across industries and demonstrated abilities establishing genuine and effective partnerships.
Susan Parker Pavlovic
Director, Aboriginal Health Partnerships
Susan Parker Pavlovic is a proud Yaegl woman from Maclean in Northern NSW, with family links to Gumbaynggiir and Bundjalung nations. Susan has strong connections within her community…
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Sigrid Patterson
Director, People, Planning and Performance
Sigrid is committed to improving access and equity, diversity and inclusion in healthcare and improving health outcomes. With more than 30 years’ experience in government and non-government organisations,…
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Aimee McNeill
Director, Integrated Community Wellbeing
Aimee McNeill has extensive experience working with local communities to achieve the best possible health results. She has been with Healthy North Coast for almost nine years in…
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Scott Bryant
Director, Finance, Operations and Digital Services
Scott is a finance and operations executive with 20 years’ experience in health and human services. Scott has held Chief Finance Officer roles in rural and remote hospital and…
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Luke Elias
Director, Primary Health Programs and Partnerships
Luke commenced his health career in 2001 as a physiotherapist. He has worked extensively in clinical capacity, health management and administration roles in both the public and private…
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Monika Wheeler
Chief Executive
Monika is passionate about improving social and health outcomes through clever and innovative policy and service models. As Chief Executive, Monika is driving health system improvements to support…
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