Our Board

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

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: Felicity McNeill

Vice President: Andrew Little

Treasurer: Cameron Brown

Secretary: Pamela Wood

Member: Brent Bell

Member: Maria Scarlett

Member: Melanie Eagle

Member: Michelle Kudell

Member: Kerry Patterson

Member: Sarah-Jane Olsen

Member: Stuart Loveday

Updated 06 June 2019

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