Our Reference group
Established in 2007, our Reference Group facilitates links between the Centre and key stakeholders, meeting three times a year.
JRC Reference Group Committee functions include:
- Contributing to the development of the research agenda
- Informing the Centre about workforce development issues, including those relating to research, education and training
- Disseminating information about the research undertaken by the Centre and providing a conduit in the wider community.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Professor Rachel Winterton | Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University |
| Professor Jane Mills | Dean, La Trobe Rural Health School & Pro Vice Chancellor Health Innovation (Regional), La Trobe University |
| Deb Benkemoun | John Richards' family representative |
| Maria Berry | Community representative |
| Professor Ngaire Kerse | Chair in Ageing Well General Practice and Primary Healthcare and Director University Research Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research, University of Auckland |
| Sam Marchant | John Richards' family representative |
| Dr Trent Dean | Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Health |
| Coral Warr | Pro Vice Chancellor Research, La Trobe University |