Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight of our organisation playing a key role by setting the vision, mission and values by which we operate.

The Board play an integral role in setting the future direction of Palliative Care South East, mindful of the constantly changing environment in which we provide care. Our Directors are all volunteers and commit a large amount of time, effort and energy for the benefit of our local community.

Emeritus Prof. Margaret O’Connor AM

RN, FACN, MAICD, MPCNA

Board Chair

Lengthy experience in palliative care with a wide range of experience including clinical management, leadership and governance, education and research.

Dan Woods

B.A. (Media St.); Cert. Mktg; Cert. Brand Mgt

Deputy Chair

A passionate, experienced and successful senior executive, Dan brings energy and enthusiasm to the organisation and has a talent for corporate communications, marketing and business development. This experience lends itself to the promoting of our service through community groups and local organisations to ensure a visible profile within our catchment area.

Michael Whelan

CPA, GAICD

A highly motivated professional director with extensive experience at both board and senior management level.

Catherine Lengyel

GAICD, AFCHSM, MAASW

Experience in development and implementation of clinical governance frameworks in human services and health care organisations. Substantial experience in the governance of mission based and not-for-profit organisations.

Kenneth Parsons

CPA, BComm

Chair of Finance & Audit Committee

A senior and commercial finance leader with extensive experience in all areas of finance combined with excellent operational business understanding.

Dr Sally McDonald

MBBS

Sally has been a general medical practitioner practising in the Palliative Care South East catchment area for 35 years. Sally has extensive Board experience with a special interest in palliative care. This interest allows for greater insight into growing the connection with other medical practitioners and clinicians in our area to further develop the service we provide to our community.

David Goldberg

LLB (Hons), BA, GAICD

A passionate, experienced and successful senior executive, Dan brings energy and enthusiasm to the organisation and has a talent for corporate communications, marketing and business development. This experience lends itself to the promoting of our service through community groups and local organisations to ensure a visible profile within our catchment area.

‘…I have nothing but the highest praise for your staff and service. Nothing was ever too much bother and the caring nature of your staff was just brilliant.’

Son and carer of a client

Palliative Care South East acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional land of the Bunurong and Wurundjeri People and pays respect to all elders past and present.