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: Andrew Little

Treasurer: Cameron Brown

Secretary: Maria Scarlett

Member: Brent Bell

Member: Katelin Haynes

Member: Kerry Patterson

Member: Melanie Eagle

Member: Pamela Wood

Member: Sarah-Jane Olsen

Member: Steven Drew

Updated 28 February 2020

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