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President
Michael Burgess
- Board Member since 2007, President since October 2017, Vice President 2008-2014
- Diploma of Medical Technology, numerous qualifications in the fields of Medical Science and management, and a NATA Laboratory Assessor
- Extensive experience in the NSW Health system
- Decades of experience in various organisations: Apex, Toastmasters, Parish Pastoral, Professional body, MSS President 1988-1991
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Vice President
Phillip Costa
- Board Member since 2019, Vice President since 2021
- Former teacher and Principal in outer Sydney areas
- Former Councillor, Deputy Mayor, Mayor for Wollondilly Shire Council
- Former Member for Wollondilly, Legislative Assembly, State Parliament Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics, Chair of Standing Committee on Broadband in Rural and Regional Communities
- NSW Government Minister, Minister for Water, Minister for Corrective Services, Minister for Rural Affairs, Minister for Regional Development
- Member of Minimbah Rural Fire Brigade
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Secretary
Denise Greenaway
- Board Member since 2017, Vice President 2018-2019, Secretary since 2019
- Retired Administrator / Employment Consultant and Small Business Operator
- Long-time volunteer for various community groups
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Treasurer
Ian Dyball
- Board Member since 2013
- Professional Engineer in industry for 35 years
- Post Graduate qualifications in Quality and Change Management
- One time owner and Director of Orana Crescent Preschool Taree for five years
- A Rotarian since 1976, Director of the Rotary Club of Taree, Past Governor of Rotary International, extensive experience in Rotary District and National roles
- Decades of volunteering in a wide range of organisations
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Board Member
Christine Gibbons
- Board Member since 2018, Vice President 2019-2021
- Retiree with a degree in social science and previous experience as an office manager and in the Mental Health team for Hunter New England Health
- Volunteered with various NGOs including Emergency Relief, Quota, Tinonee School
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Board Member
Elizabeth Yager
- Board Member since 2022
- Professional qualifications in Education, Librarianship, Law and Mediation
- Former teacher, teacher/librarian and TAFE manager
- Worked as a solicitor in Taree, with a focus on family law and in the Children’s Court; as well as a mediator in family law disputes
- Volunteer involvement in many local community organisations including Taree Adult Education, Taree Women’s Refuge and other sporting and community groups
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Board Member
Liz Smith
- Board member since 2023
- Psychologist, now retired
- Worked in disability, mental health and injury management sectors, as well as tertiary education, youth and community, and employment initiatives
- Many years’ experience volunteering in the areas of arts and culture, early childhood and family/refuge organisations
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Board Member
Dr Colin Rose OAM
- Board Member since 2023
- Was a GP in the Manning area for 47 years and undertook extensive work in obstetrics, anesthetics and pediatrics
- Has held hands on roles within aged care including assessments, rehabilitation, and palliative care
- Awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his involvement with palliative care in the region
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