Ben lives in Ballarat with his wife and son, having spent the last 12 years working in the IT field, he currently works for a firm producing community nursing software. Ben comes with a Master’s degree in Technology majoring in Software Engineering and a passion for regional and rural healthcare
Jessica brings local knowledge to the Board through living in the Manangatang and Robinvale areas most of her life. Through her pharmacy role and other community groups Jessica has a strong link to the community and she understands the importance of clinical governance for health outcomes.
Lane has over 10 years of experience in Management Accounting in a public listed company, is a resident and business owner in the Robinvale community. Lane has a diverse background originating from China, a fit with the multicultural population mix of the Robinvale Community.
Associate Professor Rex Prabhu is currently serving as the Executive Medical Director of Swan Hill District Health, Victoria for the last 5+ years. He was previously working as the Clinical Superintendent at Westmead Hospital and Deputy Director of Medical Services at Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals
I have worked within the Aboriginal community/communities in the Mallee for more than 33 years now. This has been both in a Voluntary and Professional capacity. I was Awarded the Sir Rohan Delacombe Award for Scholastic Ability whilst studying at Girton College in Bendigo.
Dr Jolene Morse is an experienced risk executive, board director, and strategic advisor with over 20 years’ experience across financial services, consulting, health, and local government.
The function of the Board of Directors is to oversee the governance of the Health Service and to ensure that the services provided by the Health Service comply with the requirements of the Act and the by-laws of the Health Service.
The Board of Directors meets on the last Wednesday of each month to deal with matters in a streamlined reporting format that conforms with Accreditation guidelines.
Board of Directors Membership in Subcommittees
Executive/Capital Works Committee
Benjamin Lincoln (Chair) Jessica Curran Dr. Rex Prabhu Thelma Chilly
Projects & Infrastructure Committee
Benjamin Lincoln (Chair) Jessica Curran Dr. Rex Prabhu Thelma Chilly
Clinical Governance Committee
Dr Rex Prabhu (Chair) Benjamin Lincoln Jessica Curran
Community Advisory Committee
Thelma Chilly (Chair) Benjamin Lincoln Dr Rex Prabhu
Finance, Risk & Audit Committee
Dr Jolene Morse (Chair) Benjamin Lincoln Lane Li Guy Fielding (Independent) Ginette Chirchiglia (Independent) Mark Nish (Independent)
Gifts & Benefits
RDHS ensures that Board members and employees of RDHS do not seek or accept gifts, benefits or hospitality for services performed in connection with their official duties.
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