REDHS has welcomed two new Board Directors Jenna Matthews and Narelle Lindsay.

Jenna, originally from Queensland, has a finance background, working previously in the dairy industry, now lives in Bendigo working at the City of Greater Bendigo as their Team Leader Rates and Revenue.

Jenna is “looking forward to being able to use her financial knowledge to help assist and create a positive outlook for the community and their healthcare system.”

Narelle, originally from Red Cliffs, also has a finance background, working previously in the water industry. Narelle now resides in Rochester, working as the Head of Service and Business Development at Foodmach.

Narelle, with her local knowledge, “understands that regional areas like ours rely so much on local services, and is looking forward to contributing in a meaningful way to the strategic objectives of REDHS ensuring that REDHS services continue to thrive.”

Board Chair, Chris White has welcomed the two new directors to the Board, noting that “Jenna and Narelle’s financial expertise will assist REDHS in fiscally navigating the re-establishment of services and the new Victorian Health Service Plan, ensuring due diligence is followed with our budget and monitoring. This expertise combined with Jenna and Narelle’s strong sense of community, will contribute greatly to the development of the board.”

Both Jenna and Narelle have been appointed for a two year term.

REDHS Board now consists of nine directors including Chair Chris White, Brad Drust (Deputy Chair), David Rosaia, Jim Brooks, Emma Millard, Anne-Marie Kelly and Melissa Silk.