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.