Our Board of Management
A Board of Management governs ISCHS. Our Board consists of nine selected members, five of whom are elected by our members and four who are appointed by the Minister for Health for three years. The Board sets our strategic directions and are ultimately responsible for the service’s operation. The day-to-day management of the service is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer.
All board members are selected on the basis of the possession of a range of skills and expertise considered necessary for effective governance, and who also have a strong commitment to the local area and particular knowledge of our client groups.
The Board of Management meets monthly. The CEO, CEO Assistant, Finance Manager and a representative from the Senior Management group attend each meeting. The board also has a range of sub-committees and working parties that meet regularly.
Leigh Johns
Board member since 2004 (elected)
Special responsibilities: President, Chair of Executive sub-committee, member of Finance & Audit sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws
Chief Counsel, Office of the Workplace Ombudsman, Australian Government
Other Local involvement: Leigh has worked tirelessly over many years in local and statewide community organisations. This includes past membership of the AIDS council of Victoria. Leigh is also on the Board of The Australian Ballet School and serves on one of VicHealth's Advisory Committees.
Brian Price
Board member since 2002 (elected)
Special responsibilities: Vice President & Chair of Quality Review & Planning sub-committee, member of Executive sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Masters of Business Administration
Business and Community Services Manager, Infectious Diseases Unit, The Alfred Hospital
Other Local involvement: Brian has worked in the hospital system and at a community level in HIV/AIDS for over 15 years. ISCHS is of particular interest, given its innovative range of health services many targeted to some of the most marginalised individuals within the community. Brian is President, AIDS Housing Action Group, President, John R Stroop Housing Association
Robyn Byrne
Board member since 1987 (elected)
Special responsibilities: Treasurer & Chair of Finance & Audit sub-committee and member of Executive sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)
Policy Adviser, Department of Immigration
Other Local involvement: Robyn has been involved with community groups in the Port Phillip area for 20 years including 10 years on the executive of the South Port Legal Service. Robyn has an interest in policies that address multicultural and indigenous issues and re-address health inequalities.
Frank O’Connor
Board member since 1987 (elected)
Special responsibilities: Member of Finance & Audit sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: ARMIT, MACS
Corporate Services Manager (IT), Australian Unity
Other Local involvement: Frank was a Councillor with the former City of South Melbourne for some years and was Mayor from 1992 to 1994. He is currently a Board member of the Bob Maguire Foundation and Napier Street Aged Services. Frank sees ISCHS as vital in making health services available to all local people.
Michael McGartland
Board member since 1995 (appointed)
Special responsibilities: Member of Quality Review & Planning sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor of Science (Honours), Master of Science, MAPS, MACE
Registered Psychologist
Psychologist, Private Practice
Other Local involvement: Michael McGartland has been a prominent board member for over 10 years. Michael’s strengths lie in his commitment and understanding of population health promotion.
Elias Tsigaras
Board member since 2001 (appointed)
Special responsibilities: Member of Executive sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor App. Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Diploma of Education
Manager, Migrant Resource Centre
Other Local involvement: Elias worked in management of community development and migrant support organisations for many years. Elias is keen to ensure access and equity in service delivery for CALD and indigenous clients. Elias is also a Board member, Adult Community and Further Education
Eddie Micallef
Board member since 2006 (elected)
Special responsibilities: Member of Community Participation sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Engineer
Retired, most recently Ministerial advisory committee of BBV
Other Local involvement: Eddie has had many years experience as president of a Community Health Service Board. Additionally, he was a member of parliament in the South West.
Judith Klepner
Board member since 2004 (appointed)
Special responsibilities: Chair of Community Participation sub-committee, member of Quality Planning & Review sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Education, Graduate Diploma Inter Ethnic Studies & Education
Councillor, City of Port Phillip
Other Local involvement: Judith has been a keen community activist for many years. A long time union official, she has also worked in the non-government and higher education sectors in community development, policy and teaching roles. Judith's contribution to the board includes her commitment to community participation, social inclusion and the needs of multicultural community members.
Megan Jones
Board member since 2006 (elected)
Special responsibilities: Member of Community Participation sub-committee
Qualifications & experience: Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Diploma of Financial Services
Public Affairs Manager, Members Equity Bank
Other Local involvement: For last 10 years Megan has been on the committee and media consultant for the Mothers Day Classic fun run for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Megan is a media relations consultant on the cbus/CFMEU suicide prevention campaign. She has spent 10 years working in the non-profit mutual fund industry.