Community Council

The Community Council advises the Board On:

how to ensure decisions, investments, and innovations are person-centred, cost effective,locally relevant and aligned to local care experiences and expectations
service gaps
the integration of consumer, carer and community views into levels of primary health service
operations, planning and policy development
advocacy on behalf of the community, consumers and carers
how to increase consumer, carer and community participation in the Central and EasternSydney PHN region.

The Community Council comprises consumers, community representatives, and others with strong experience in the intersection of primary care and the community.

Chair:

Ms Janet Green

CEO, Community-based organisation

Deputy Chair:

Members:

Mr Anton Mayne

Consumer advocate

Mr Ben Steele

Consumer advocate

Mr Bill Campos

CEO, Community-based organisation

Ms Cheryl Brady

Community Partnerships Officer, Population and Community Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Dr Christine Lau

Network Integrated Care Clinical Lead, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network

Ms Elaine Macnish

CEO, Community-based organisation

Ms Esta Paschalidis-Chilas

CEO, Community-based organisation

Ms Fiona Stevenson

Carer and practice nurse

Ms Jenny Smith

Consumer advocate

Ms Julie McCarthy

Principal consultant

Ms Julie Millard

Credentialed mental health nurse, principal consultant

Ms Kate Melhopt

CEO, Community-based organisation

Ms Kirsten Woodward

Manager – Social programs and services, City of Sydney

Mr Matthew Halpin

Community Participation Manager, Sydney Local Health District

Ms Rebecca Vanlierop

Clinical Services Manager, Community-based organisation

Mrs Rebecca Wood

Manager Business Sport & Community Services, Sutherland Shire Council

Mr Tim Chen

Consumer advocate

Ms Vicki Johnston

Principal consultant

Ms Wendy French

General Manger, Aboriginal Corporation organisation

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