Our Board and Senior Leadership

Derby Aboriginal Health Service is guided by strong Aboriginal leadership and governed by a community elected Board of Directors. Together, the Board and senior leadership team provide strategic direction, governance and operational leadership to ensure the organisation remains accountable to community and delivers culturally safe, high quality health services across the West Kimberley.


Board of Directors

Derby Aboriginal Health Service is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership, which is made up of Aboriginal people representing Derby and surrounding communities.

The Board provides strategic oversight and ensures the organisation operates in line with its purpose, values and responsibilities to community.

Position Name
Chairperson Kelly Kitching
Director Amanda O'Connor
Director Audriana (Ina) Shadforth
Director Byron Moore
Director Eric Rose
Director Gary Smith
Director Iris Prouse
Director Kevin McMahon
Director Lindon Carter
Director Sandra Moore
Director Sharon Henderson
Director Shirley Ann McCasker

Senior leadership team

The Derby Aboriginal Health Service's senior leadership team is responsible for the day to day management and delivery of services and health programs across Derby and the West Kimberley.

The team works closely with the Board to translate strategy into action and ensure services remain responsive to community needs.

Position Name
Chief Executive Officer Shelley Kneebone
Chief Operating Officer Sandie Lee Ozies
Senior Manager Social and Emotional Wellbeing Bryson Ahuriri
Senior Manager Business Operations Natasha Kitaura
Senior Manager Office of the Chief Executive Officer Melissa McMahon
Senior Manager Clinical Operations Joanne Moore
Senior Manager Population Health Shirley Bell

Working in partnership

Through strong governance and experienced leadership, Derby Aboriginal Health Service remains committed to community control, cultural safety and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the West Kimberley.