Governance & Board Directors
West Wimmera Health Service is a Victorian Public Health Service incorporated under the Health Services Act 1988.
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We are bound by a Service Agreement with the Victorian Department of Health to deliver acute care, aged care, allied, disability and community health services to the communities of Nhill, Goroke, Jeparit, Kaniva, Minyip, Murtoa, Natimuk, Rainbow and Rupanyup.
Board of Directors
West Wimmera Health Service is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the effective and efficient clinical and corporate governance of WWHS and to ensure the reporting of financial and clinical status is accurate, transparent and meets Government requirements.
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Board Directors are appointed by the Governor in Council on the advice of the Minister for Health, usually for a three-year term and are eligible for reappointment. Board Members are paid a nominal remuneration for the attendance at meetings.
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Board vacancies and appointments are advertised in the newspapers with access to information including necessary skills and expertise and documents.
New Board Directors receive a comprehensive induction to familiarise themselves with the health industry and West Wimmera Health Service in particular.
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Members are required to participate in professional education and training sessions to assist them in their duties to oversee the performance of WWHS and ensure it is meeting the policy and strategic objectives of the Minister for Health.
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Current Board of Directors (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025)
Katherine Colbert (Chairperson)
Felicity Walsh (Vice Chairperson)
Kendra Clegg
Matthew Jukes
Joanne Martin
Gary Simpson
Margaret Sleeman
Sharon Tooley
Felicity Walsh
Amanda Wilson
Bernard Young
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Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy and Register
The Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) issued guidelines for Victorian public sector employees on giving and receiving gifts, benefits and hospitality. The guidelines require all public sector organisations to publish its Gift, Benefit and Hospitality Policy and Register on its website.
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View West Wimmera Health Service's Gift, Benefit and Hospitality Policy.
View West Wimmera Health Service's Gift, Benefit and Hospitality Registers: