10 October 2024
Changes to Governance
The September 2024 meeting of the Board of Directors was held in a virtual context.
The Board considered governance, management and operational matters, noting the
company is solvent and carries minimal risk. At this meeting the Board of Directors agreed to
augment its governance structure and change its management structure.
As a founding Board member Ms Angela Magarry, FCHSM has stepped down to undertake
the newly created role of Special Adviser: External Engagement. Reporting to the Chair, the
role is responsible for contributing to the strategic directions for Hand-n-Hand Services Ltd.
The Board agreed to the appointment of Professor Mary Chiarella AM
Professor Chiarella is Professor of Nursing at Sydney University Nursing
School and an internationally renowned nurse leader with a distinguished
career in nursing services. She has qualifications in Nursing, Midwifery
and Law. Her distinguished career can be read here: Mary Chiarella -
Board Member Recognised for Service in 2024 Australia Awards
Professor McDermott AM is a founding Director of Hand-n-Hand. He is
a researcher and psychiatrist specialising in young people with mental
health challenges. Currently the Director, Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Service Tasmania. He completed a review of the state’s support
for young people. In 1994 he pioneered one of the first public health
programs in the world to screen adolescents and children for anxiety,
PTSD and depression following natural disasters. His approach has
influenced post-disaster interventions globally.
Current Board Members can be found here: Our Team | Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
Dr Kym Jenkins, Chair of the Board
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