Western Alliance Governance

Western Alliance operates as a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). In June 2019, the Western Alliance Board was expanded to include representation from all member organisations, and the Western Alliance Research Translation Committee was established. The Research Translation Committee is made up of health practitioners, researchers and consumers from across the Western Alliance member base, and advises on the development of Western Alliance operational activities as well as providing a feedback loop between the Alliance and its member organisations.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic direction and governance of Western Alliance Health Research Ltd. The Board meets every 2 months.

Director: Ms Fiona Brew, Chief Executive Officer, Colac Area Health
Director: Ms Rowena Clift, Chief Executive Officer, Western District Health Service
Director and Chair: Prof Brendan Crotty, Barwon Health Board member, Former Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Deakin University
Director: Dr Ajai Verma, Chief Medical Officer, Barwon Health
Director: Dr Miranda Sollychin, Director of Medical Services, South West Healthcare
Director: Mr Dale Fraser, Chief Executive Officer, Grampians Health
Director: Mr Craig Wilding, Chief Executive Officer, Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Director: Prof Rachel Huxley, Executive Dean Faculty of Health, Deakin University
Director: A/Prof Nicole Mercer, Deakin University, Wadawurrung Woman, with ties to Wurundjeri Nation
Director: Drew Aras, Executive Director, Western Alliance
Director: East Grampians Health Service
Director: Ms Katherine Stanley, consumer representative
Director: Prof Shane Thomas, Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Federation University
Director: Portland District Health