JRI Reference Group
The JRI Reference group was established soon after the launch in 2007, when key local stakeholders were identified. The group currently meets twice a year and is chaired by Professor Warburton. Members of the group are also invited to JRI events and seminars, and are a very useful conduit into local and regional community issues.
The objective of the Reference Group is to facilitate links between the Richards Initiative and key stakeholders to provide advice to the Initiative. Functions include:
- Contributing to the development of the research agenda
- Informing the initiative about workforce development issues, including those relating to research, education and training
- Disseminating information about the research undertaken by the Initiative and providing a conduit in the wider community.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mr John Richards, OAM | Founder (Chair, Reference Group) |
| Professor Jeni Warburton | John Richards Chair of Rural Aged Care Research |
| Professor Hal Swerissen | Dean, Faculty of Health Science and Pro Vice-Chancellor Regional Campuses |
| Professor Rhonda Nay | Director, AIPCA and Institute for Social Participation |
| Dr Guin Threlkeld | Associate Director, La Trobe Rural Health School, Albury-Wodonga Campus |
| Professor Evan Willis | Associate Dean (Regions) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University |
| Mr Chris Puckey | Manager, Policy & Analysis, Aged Care Branch, Department of Health |
| Mr Tony Dunn | Director, Health and Aged Care, Hume Region, Department of Health |
| Ms Wendy Ross | Chief Executive Office, Moira Healthcare Alliance |
| Mr Sandra Davidson | Chief Executive Officer Upper Hume Community Health Service |
| Ms Jeanette Ryan | Executive Manager Care Services, Shepparton Villages |
| Mr Terry Welch | CEO, Yarrawonga Health Service |
| Mr Trevor Marshall | Primary Care Manager, Alpine Health |
| Ms Ruth Harris | Program Manager, Support Options, Upper Murray Family Care |
| Ms Joan Simms | Community member, Beechworth |