Embedding good governance

Our governance ensures safe, high-quality care tailored to local needs. COORDINARE's Board brings diverse expertise across primary care, leadership, education, research, policy, and business.

In 2024/25 we:

Farewelled Board members Professor David Currow and Professor Amanda Barnard.

Welcomed Dr Neil Starmer as the newly appointed member of our Board, and Chair of the Southern NSW Clinical Council.

Sought expressions of interest from motivated GPs and other clinicians to join our Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW Clinical Councils.

Invited expressions of interest for First Nations community leaders to join our Aboriginal Health Council.

Sought expressions of interest for new members to join our Community Advisory Committee.

Farewelled Dr Billie Rajabali, our Medical Director for the Southern NSW region, and thank her for her incredible passion, advocacy, and support.

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, and Funding Innovation Committee.

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 Chair of our Funding Innovation 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 Chair of the Aboriginal Health Council.

Dr Vicki McCartney

Dr Vicki McCartney came to the Shoalhaven in 1986 as a GP, after extensive hospital and primary health experience. She is a member of our Board and Chair of the Clinical Council for the Illawarra Shoalhaven.

Mr Patrick Reid

Mr Patrick Reid was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Uniting in July 2025. He is a member of our Board, Chair of the Community Advisory Committee, and a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management 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, Chair of the Governance and Remuneration Committee, and member of the Funding Innovation 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 Clinical Council for Southern NSW.

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 Leanne Wells

Ms Leanne Wells was a member of our Board, Community Advisory Committee Chair, and Funding Innovation Committee Member. Ms Wells' term with the COORDINARE Board ended 7 July 2025.

Dr Amanda Barnard

Dr Amanda Barnard was a member of our Board and Chair of the Southern NSW Clinical Council. Dr Barnard's term with the COORDINARE Board ended 10 December 2025.

Our guiding Councils and Community Advisory Committee

COORDINARE has established three types of advisory councils that each report to the Board. The councils assist the organisation to evaluate outcomes of services and provide advice regarding the design of new services to meet the needs of local communities. 

Aboriginal Health Councils

The Aboriginal Health Councils play 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.

This year Roslyn Carriage, Teena Riley, Nikkei Simon, Jennie Gordon, Karen Shepherd, Marion Knight, and David MacQueen joined the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW Aboriginal Health Councils.

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Clinical Councils

The Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW Clinical Councils provide expert advice on primary care issues, helping COORDINARE identify local health needs and drive improvements in health care accessibility and outcomes.

All members are practicing health professionals from the region. This year, we welcomed new member Ms Katie Southwell to the Illawarra Shoalhaven. We also welcomed Ms Elise Coppins 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.

We welcomed Natasha Debsieh, Kelly Andrews, Jake Pearson, Ceiarn Graham, Neil Fraser, Kathryn Shugg, Grantley Ingram, and Justine Waters this year, representing a diverse range of backgrounds, life experiences and interests.

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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.