REDHS Executive
Karen Laing, Chief Executive Officer
Karen was appointed as REDHS Chief Executive Officer in January 2020. Her experience in senior executive roles in public, private, metropolitan and regional hospitals provides a sound base upon which to lead the organisation. Having worked across several hospitals in the Loddon Mallee region, Karen came to REDHS with an outstanding reputation and strong local network of professional colleagues. Karen is a Registered Nurse, with Critical Care qualifications and a keen interest in health services governance.
RN, CCRN, B. AppSc (Nursing) Grad Dip Health & Medical Law, Masters Health Administration. GAICD
Darren Clark, Director Clinical Services
Darren joined REDHS in April 2022, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having been the Nursing Director of Aged Care Services at Echuca Regional Health since 2008 prior to accepting the role with REDHS. Darren holds tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Gerontology and Forensic Nursing and commenced his healthcare career as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in 1990. Darren also worked in Forensic Psychiatry for seven years and managed a regional Aged Care Facility for eight years prior to a six-year stint as Co-ordinator of Central Grampians Palliative Care Services.
Dr Ka Chun Tse, Director Medical Services
KC (as he is fondly known) was appointed at REDHS Director of Medical Services in February, 2019 on the back of long and highly regarded experience supporting the medical services of several regional Victorian public health services. KC works with our Visiting Medical Officers and senior clinical managers, bringing his expertise in clinical governance and medical workforce management to REDHS Executive. KC is a Consultant Medical Director, working part time with REDHS while concurrently supporting 3-4 of our neighboring rural health services.
MB BS, M. Health Mgt, M. P. Health, FACHSM, GAICD
Mebin Baby, Director Community Care
Mebin commenced with REDHS in August 2022 bringing significant relevant experience to REDHS, including roles as Business Manager, Primary and Preventative Health with Western District Health Service (WDHS) in Hamilton, and Primary Care Consultant / Practice Facilitator with Western Victoria Primary Health Network in Ballarat,
Dentistry (India), Masters Advanced Health Services Management
Richard Morrison, Director Corporate Services
Richard commenced with REDHS in August 2022, bringing significant relevant experience, having held similar roles in the local government sector in Campaspe, Gannawarra, Bendigo and Mildura. Richard currently sits on the Board of Northern District Community Health, Kerang, and is Chair of their Finance and Risk Committee.
MBA, Project Management
Vicki Winwood, Director People and Culture
Vicki joined REDHS as Manager People and Culture in September, 2020 with nearly 10 years’ experience in public health including Occupational Health and Safety, Return to Work and Emergency Planning. Vicki’s experience in Human Resources and employment consulting across sectors including local council and the disability sector, coupled with her warm and approachable nature has proven to be a real asset to REDHS.
B Bus (HRM)