Dianne Bowles

Board Chairperson

Di joined the NDCH Board in 2024 and brings over 15 years of experience across various boards, along with qualifications in agribusiness and agriculture. She is passionate about mental health, wellbeing, and advocating for equitable access to services in rural communities.

Lynne Sinclair

Deputy Board Chairperson

Lynne joined the Board in 2024 following a 40-year career as a registered nurse. She has extensive experience in health sector management and is dedicated to safe, quality care in rural communities.

Richard Morrison

Board Treasurer

Richard joined the Board in 2018, bringing extensive experience in finance, business management, and governance across both public and private sectors. He is committed to ensuring the sustainability and integrity of rural health services.

Cameron Hodge

Deputy Board Treasurer

Cameron has been a Board member since 2019, contributing expertise from his career in agriculture and health-related governance roles. Now semi-retired, he also enjoys aviation, restoring vintage cars, and travel.

Charlie Gillingham

Board Member

Charlie has served on the NDCH Board since 2014 and has a long history of local community involvement. A lifelong Gannawarra resident, he is passionate about improving access to quality health services in rural Victoria and supporting the wellbeing of the local community.

Kathy Day

Board Member

Kathy joined the Board in 2022 and brings extensive leadership experience in nursing and community health management. She is passionate about ensuring high-quality care and support for clients across rural communities.

Mebin Baby

Board Member

Mebin joined the Board in 2024 and has a long career in health leadership, including regional public hospitals and community care services. He is committed to inclusive communities and improving access to essential services.

Travis Collier

Board Member

Travis joined the Board in 2025 and brings experience in community engagement, mental health support, and youth work through his role with Victoria Police. He is dedicated to strengthening connections between local services and the community.

Jane Mills

Board Member

Jane joined the NDCH Board in December 2025 and brings extensive experience and deep knowledge of the health sector, workforce and the rural health context. She holds the position of Pro Vice Chancellor Innovation (Regional) and Dean at the Latrobe Rural Health School, Latrobe University and has secured significant research funding focused on health workforce and system strengthening. Jane is passionate about improving access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural and remote communities, and was named Rural and Remote Health Advocate of the Year in 2024.

Richard Morrison

Committee Chairperson & Treasurer

Cameron Hodge

Deputy Committee Chairperson

Dianne Bowles

Committee Member

Lynne Sinclair

Committee Member

Mebin Baby

Committee Chairperson

Lynne Sinclair

Committee Member

Jane Mills

Committee Member

Kathy Day

Committee Member
(Reserved Member)

Dianne Bowles

Committee Chairperson

Lynne Sinclair

Committee Member

Travis Collier

Committee Member

Richard Morrison

Committee Member

Mebin Baby

Committee Member