Guided by strong governance

Our Board brings together diverse public and private sector expertise to guide COORDINARE's strategic direction and ensure we continue delivering high-quality primary health care for our communities.

In 2025/26 we:

Farewelled Dr Vicki McCartney’s decade-long contribution as both Board Member and Chair of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council.

Welcomed Nia Briguglio as newly appointed member of our Board, and the IRT Group’s member representative.

Welcomed Prof. Andrew Bonney as new member of our Board, and Interim Chair of Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council.

Hosted Joint Governance Meeting, bringing advisory groups together for two days of collaboration, strategic discussion and shared learning.

Sought expressions of interest for a new member of our Board and Chair of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council.

Invited expressions of interest for Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW Clinical Councils.

Yarned with members of our Aboriginal Health Councils about Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, and Close the Gap Day.

Community Advisory Committee members provided feedback to inform communication, awareness and service design initiatives.

Our skills-based Board

Ms Julie White

Ms Julie White has over 40 years' experience in the not-for-profit and corporate sectors. She is our Independent Board Chair and a member of the Governance and Remuneration Committee.

Professor Andrew Bonney

Professor Andrew Bonney is a GP and Roberta Williams Chair of General Practice in the Graduate School of Medicine, UOW. He is a member of our Board and Governance and Remuneration Committee, and Chair of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council.

Mr Jack Heath AM

Mr Jack Heath brings 27 years non-profit CEO experience in mental health and philanthropy. He is a member of our Board and the Governance and Remuneration Committee.

Mr Paul Knight

Mr Paul Knight has over 25 years of experience across Indigenous employment, business and economic development. He is a member of our Board and the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee, and Chair of the Aboriginal Health Council.

Mr Patrick Reid

Mr Patrick Reid was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Uniting in July 2025. He is a member of our Board and the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee, and Chair of the Community Advisory Committee.

Professor Glenn Salkeld

Professor Glenn Salkeld has retired after 40 years as a health administrator and public health academic. He is a member of our Board, and Chair of the Governance and Remuneration Committee.

Dr Neil Starmer

Dr Neil Starmer is a longstanding rural GP who has served the Moruya community for over 26 years. He is a member of our Board, and Chair of the Southern NSW Clinical Council.

Mr Chris Stolk

Mr Chris Stolk has more than 25 years’ experience in the accounting and finance field. He is a member of our Board, and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Ms Nia Briguglio

Ms Nia Briguglio has over 23 years’ experience across a wide range of aged care positions, from direct care to management. She is a member of our Board, and the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee.

A decade of leadership and impact

After more than a decade of service, Dr Vicki McCartney stepped down as COORDINARE Board Member and Illawarra Shoalhaven Clinical Council Chair, leaving a legacy of leadership, collaboration and commitment to community health.

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Community and clinical insights

COORDINARE is guided by advisory councils and a Community Advisory Committee that provide advice and insights to the Board. These groups help ensure services reflect local needs, support the evaluation of health outcomes, and inform the design and development of new initiatives for communities across the region.

Aboriginal Health Council

The Aboriginal Health Council plays a vital role in identifying gaps and opportunities in culturally safe, accessible primary health care for local Aboriginal communities, while also shaping COORDINARE’s strategy, planning, and policies.
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Clinical Councils

Clinical Councils provide expert advice to improve local health care. This year, we welcomed Dr Matthew Allan, Dr Zeenath Hassim, Dr Sudhendra Prabhu, Dr Mark Rooney, Sharon Doolan, Dr Caitlin Keighley, and Dr Fiona Williams to the Illawarra Shoalhaven. We also welcomed Dr Violet Inati to Southern NSW.

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Community Advisory Committee

The Community Advisory Committee provides guidance on how to incorporate the consumer perspective into COORDINARE’s initiatives, and to enhance the overall effectiveness of community consultations. This year, we welcomed new member Robyn Major.
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Meet our Executive team

Guided by our strategic directions, the Executive team is focused on driving meaningful impact.

Meet the team

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands across which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection – both physical and spiritual – to land, sea and sky.