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.
John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research Reference Group
NamePosition
Professor Rachel WintertonChair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University
Professor Jane MillsDean, La Trobe Rural Health School & Pro Vice Chancellor Health Innovation (Regional), La Trobe University
Deb BenkemounJohn Richards' family representative
Maria BerryCommunity representative
Professor Ngaire KerseChair in Ageing Well General Practice and Primary Healthcare and Director University Research Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research, University of Auckland
Sam MarchantJohn Richards' family representative
Dr Trent DeanChief Executive Officer, Gateway Health
Coral WarrPro Vice Chancellor Research, La Trobe University