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Board of Directors

Our Board recognise that good health requires a ‘whole of community’ approach towards addressing social, environmental and economic inequalities.

The Board is responsible for setting the overall governance and Strategic Directions for Your Community Health, including developing the governance policies that make clear the boundaries within which the CEO and Leadership Team will work.

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    Tony McBride (he/him)

    Chair

    Tony has over forty years’ experience of working in and consulting to diverse corners of the health and community sectors. He is currently the spokesperson for the Victorian Oral Health Alliance, advocating for fairer access to public oral health care. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    Tony’s previous relevant experience includes being: CEO of the Health Issues Centre; a Founding Director of Community-Owned Primary Health Enterprises; Board Director of the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network, and Chair of the Australian Health Care Reform Alliance. He has also worked in community health, a university, and local and Federal governments.

    Tony is a ministerial appointment to the Advisory Council of the Health Complaints Commissioner, and a member of the National Prescribing Service’s Medicine Insight Data Governance Committee.

    Tony brings a strong knowledge of the health system and good governance experience to YourCH’s Board, and a strong commitment to create a more equitable, integrated health system that offers real person-centred care.

    Director since 2018.

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    Alison Brown (she/her)

    Deputy Chair

    As a researcher at the University of Melbourne, Alison is exploring how organisations and Boards can improve healthcare and community service delivery.  

    Alison is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Masters of Public Health, Bachelor of Science, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy).

    Having long worked in community health, she has seen the important differences dedicated community health workers can make. She uses her skills in healthcare, evaluation and governance to contribute to YourCH’s reputation as a great place to receive care and work.

    Alison has lived in Darebin for close to twenty years where she has been an active part of the community through childcare, school and community activities.

    Director since 2016.

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    Lis de Vries (she/her)

    Lis is a local resident and is passionate about supporting services that are local, community based and respond to the needs of the local community.

    Lis has worked in Women’s Health, with the Tasmanian Council of Social Services (part of national network led by the Australian Council of Social Service – ACOSS), with International Social Service (Australian Branch) and the Australian Red Cross. Lis is currently working with Community Owned Primary Health Enterprises (COPHE) and part of her role is exploring innovative models of primary health care delivery and funding.

    Lis holds a Bachelor of Social Work (University of Tasmania) and a Master of International Politics (University of Melbourne).

    Director since 2021.

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    Aram Hosie (he/they)

    Aram is an experienced public affairs professional, and nationally recognised LGBTIQ leader and advocate. Aram is interested in the power of communication, connection and collaboration to create positive change at all levels – individual, organisational, community, and societal.

    Aram has a background in the health and social services sectors, and has worked across both government and non-government settings, with 15 years of experience spanning direct service delivery and program management, through to public policy development and advocacy.

    Aram holds a Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy (Curtin University) and a Master of Politics and Policy (Deakin Melbourne).

    Director since 2021.

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    Alistair King (he/him)

    Alistair is a communications, marketing, and engagement specialist. He brings expertise in strategic communications and the public sector, having previously held senior roles at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Department of Health and Community Services, Department of Justice, Department of State Development Business and Innovation and Department of Primary Industries. He has also managed the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s information service.

    Alistair holds a Bachelor of Economics (Monash University) and a Graduate Diploma in Marketing (RMIT). He is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.

    Director since 2017.

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    Cathy Lengyel (she/her)

    Cathy Lengyel is a consultant in the Human Services area (with a focus on service re-design and business reviews in the aged, disability and healthcare sectors).

    Cathy has a social work degree with postgraduate qualifications in business management. She has more than 25 years’ experience in Executive Management roles in community, health, disability, and aged care services in Not-for-profit, Government and Private sectors, across the Eastern seaboard of Australia.

    Cathy has been a Director of several not-for-profit Boards and completed the Governing for Not-for-Profit organisations course at Harvard University in 2011. Cathy is also a graduate and fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    Cathy grew up in the City of Darebin and is passionate about innovative service delivery / projects, empowering people with disabilities and building inclusive communities.

    Director since 2020.

  • Alan Myatt (he/him)

    Alan is a proud Darebin resident and passionate about supporting the valuable local services Your Community Health delivers.

    He brings more than 15 years of banking and investment advisory experience to the Board. A Director at JBWere, Alan is also a Certified Financial Planner and Registered Tax Practitioner. In his role, he supports families, private foundations and not-for-profit organisations in managing their financial affairs.

    Alan is looking forward to working with Your Community Health to support its growth in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

    Director since 2021.

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    Kerry Stubbings (she/her)

    Kerry brings over 27 years’ senior leadership experience in local government including as Director of Community Services for Knox City Council and various management positions with Moonee Valley City Council, Moreland City Council and South Melbourne Council.Kerry also has experience working in public policy and community engagement roles in State Government and the community health sector.

    She brings extensive experience, skills and an excellent track record in the management, planning and delivery of diverse community services. Kerry is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She was recognised for her leadership by being included in the Top 50 Public Sector Women List (Victoria) 2018.

    Kerry has been a Darebin resident for over 26 years and is actively engaged in the community. She has a strong appreciation for the diverse and changing population of the northern suburbs, particularly through various positions she has held in the past with Moreland City Council and Banyule Community Health (formerly West Heidelberg Community Health). She is passionate about the provision of quality community based services and programs which support and promote community health, wellbeing and social justice outcomes.

    Director since 2018.

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    Tony Wyatt (he/him)

    Tony is a qualified and practicing Pharmacist, his qualifications and memberships include an MBA, Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and Australian Institute of Pharmacy.

    Tony brings experience in clinical leadership and governance, with board level experience across the public, commercial and not for profit sectors. As a local resident, Tony is very aware of the challenges faced by community health organisations particularly those in the Northern Suburbs.

    Tony holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration.

    Director since 2021.

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