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Our Board

Hepatitis Australia is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, which consists of:

  • an independent President
  • representatives from our eight state and territory member organisations; and
  • two community members who have lived experience of viral hepatitis.

The Board meets regularly and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer to establish the strategic priorities and direction of the organisation.

Current Board members:

President: A/Prof. Grant Phelps

Vice President: Brent Bell

Treasurer: Steven Drew

Member: Kerry Patterson

Member: Steven Taylor

Member: Genevieve Dally

Member: Russell Shewan

Member: Dr Luke Craig

Member: Sarah Ahmed

Member: Angela Uilderks


Updated 15 November 2022

Published: 6th June, 2019

Updated: 15th November, 2022

Author: Kevin Marriott

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