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Mr. Richard Riordan - Chairman
B.Bus. (Management)
Richard is a local businessman, and takes a keen interest in the development and well being of the Colac Otway community. Married with 4 children, he is actively involved in many aspects of Colac and district. Richard is an enthusiastic supporter of improving and developing community services in Colac and has been the driving force behind the establishment of con.ceit Corangamarah Art Prize.
First appointed: 01/11/1998
Term of appointment: 01/11/2005 to 30/06/2011
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Mr. Anthony Graham - Junior Vice-President
Tony has been a member of the CAH Board since 1998, including three years as Chairman. Tony has represented our service over the past seven years as an elected Councillor with the Rural and Regional Health Division of the Victoria Healthcare Association (VHA) and was appointed as a Director of the Board of Management of VHA in 2004.
In 2008 Tony was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of VHA He is also a Board member of the Community Services and Health Industry Training Board representing health organisations in Victoria.
Currently he works as Manager of Community Services with Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
First appointed: 01/11/1998
Term of appointment: 01/11/2004 to 31/10/2007
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Mr. Wayne O'Brien - Treasurer
B.Com. ACA, CPA
Wayne is a Chartered Accountant and is a principal of WHK, a local accounting firm within a national group. He joined WHK in 2001 and before that he was a partner in a local accounting firm since 1991. Prior to returning to Colac in 1987 Wayne worked for Touche Ross, an international accounting firm in Melbourne and during this time he was seconded for several interstate and overseas engagements. Wayne is an active tennis player and avid walker and has a wide involvement in community committees. Wayne has served on the board since 1998 which has included terms as Chairman and Treasurer. During this period he has overseen all stages of the major redevelopment projects on the current Colac Area Health site as chairman of the Project Control Committee.
First appointed: 01/11/1998
Term of appointment: 01/11/2008 to 30/06/2011
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Mr. Anthony Baldwin
Tony is a self-employed businessman. He has an interest in quality assurance procedures, financial management and strategic planning. Tony is actively involved in the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Colac.
First appointed: 01/11/2003
Term of Appointment: 01/07/2009 to 30/06/2012
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Mr. James Ryan
B.A., L.L.B
Jim is a partner of a local law firm and a Life Member of the Law Institute of Victoria. He was a Councillor of the City of Colac for nine years and Colac Otway Shire for eight years, during which time he held the position of Mayor for five terms. Jim is president of the Colac and District Cricket Association, Colac Turf Club and Southwest Do Care Inc. Jim holds the position of Chairman of COPACC Trustees, and is actively involved in community affairs.
First appointed: 01/11/2005
Term of appointment: 01/11/2008 to 30/06/2011
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Mr. Bob Dalton
Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication
Bob is employed as Chief Executive Officer of Skills Connection and has extensive corporate management background and experience gained in the mining HR and pastoral industries. Whilst Bob has only been a resident of Colac for the past three and a half years, he has made a significant contribution to the community as a Member of Otway Business Inc., Colac Community Enterprise and Otway FM Community Radio Special Development Group.
Term of appointment: 02/12/2005 to 31/10/2008
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Mr. Max Arnott
Advanced Diploma of Financial Services, CFP Certified Financial Planner
Max is a Certified Financial Planner who established the business Adviser Group FP by bringing together advisers and staff from Colac, Geelong, Hamilton and Albury into a diversified business. This Group is now one of the top ten practices for the Licensee of MLC/Garvan Financial Planning Vic/Tas States. Max is an active member of the community having been awarded a Life Membership of the Apex Club of Colac, and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Colac West, State Delegate of MLC/Garvan Advisory Board, and Treasurer of Otway Business Inc.
Term of appointment: 26/02/2008 to 30/06/2010
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Mr. Tim McCue
Bachelor of Laws,
Bachelor of Engineering,
Bachelor of Commerce,
Grad Cert Performance Based Building Codes,
Grad Diploma of Fire and Risk Engineering.
Tim is a Director of Johnstaff Projects a national Consultant Project Management company specializing in the delivery of major capital developments for Government and the Private Sector. He brings to the board a broad depth of experience in health and commercial operational contexts through his experience in the delivery of several health facility redevelopments across the State. Tim is also an active member of the local area through his young family and farming interests.
Term of appointment: 01/07/2008 to 30/06/2010
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Governance
Colac Area Health is governed by a nine person Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor in Council following the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Board members are appointed for periods up to three years and serve in a voluntary capacity.
Governance refers to arrangements in place to administer, manage and monitor services provided. In past years the focus of the Board’s governance obligations was in management and financial areas.
Today public health service providers are required to be more transparent and accountable to the community in their governance obligations, such as clinical governance and risk management.
Colac Area Health is addressing the governance issues associated with Health Service delivery to:
- Meet community expectations by achieving quality health service delivery
- Ensure there are corporate and clinical standards for accountability and leadership
within the Service
- Address the management and identification of risks and hazards by implementing a
comprehensive clinical and non-clinical risk management system
- Ensure staff and facilities are assessed, reviewed and credentialed.
Colac Area Health is accountable through the Board of Directors to the Minister for Health Hon. Bronwyn Pike.
The Board has delegated the operational activities of Colac Area Health to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Management Team and staff in accordance with the Instrument of Delegation and the Health Services Act (HSA) 1988 (Division 4 Section 33).
The Functions of the Board are governed by the HSA 1988. These are:
- To ensure compliance with legislative requirements governing Health Services and promote a safe, effective, appropriate and consumer orientated service within this legislative framework
- To annually review the past twelve months activities and set future direction
- To reflect the needs of the community and to communicate policy and strategic direction by consultations, publications and promoting the profile of the Service
- To ensure that the Service provides a range of appropriate services, promotes excellence and supports educated, competent staff
- Promote good working relationships with Government Departments.
Colac Area Health has continued to be a leader in developing an integrated Health
Service delivery model.
Underpinning the philosophy of this model is providing access to a range of appropriate services for rural communities
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