The First Nations Eye Health Alliance Limited (FNEHA) is pleased to announce the election of its new board members following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday, 8 February 2024.
We extend our congratulations to the newly elected board members, who will be joining our Co-Patrons Aunty Pat Anderson AO (Alyawarre) and Trevor Buzzacott OAM (Arabana), Chair Jaki Adams (Yadhaigana, Wuthathi, Gurindji and Kungarakan) and Secretary Nick Wilson (Ngarrindjeri) on the First Nations Eye Health Alliance board:
- Dr Thomas Mylne (Gangalu)
- Telaine Cowdrey (Kamillaroi and Bundjalung)
- Sara Carrison (Ngarrindjeri)
We also acknowledge and congratulate the re-elected board members:
- Shaun Tatipata (Ngarrindjeri and Wuthathi)
- Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker (Yuggera, Warrongo and Wiradjuri)
- Lauren Carr (Murrawarri)
FNEHA would like to express our deep appreciation to all our members and community who attended the AGM. Your participation and commitment are the foundation of our work, and we look forward to working together to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health across the country.
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our establishment board for their dedication and hard work in laying the groundwork for FNEHA. Their leadership and vision have been instrumental in building the foundations that will pave the way for our new board members and team. Their contributions have set a strong precedent, and we acknowledge their tireless efforts in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of our mission.
"This newly elected board represents an incredible depth of knowledge, experience, and passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. We are grateful to everyone who put themselves forward and are excited about the journey ahead as we work towards equitable and accessible eye care for our communities."
"All the nominations that were received were of the highest calibre due to the level of experience, their professional work, and their consciousness of the importance of having the best professionals to give the best services to all of our families and communities across the country. Congratulations everyone and I look forward to working with you all. This is a groundbreaking group. This is the first elected board for the newly formed public company The First Nations Eye Health Alliance Limited. Very exciting and thank you all for putting up your hand up to do this important work."
"Looking forward to our 2025, we have a truly wonderful group of dedicated people and let's give it our best shot."
"This is an exciting moment for FNEHA, and I am deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise of our newly elected board. Their leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health, I look forward to working closely with them as we continue to build Our Vision Our Way, driving meaningful and impactful change for our communities."
FNEHA is committed to ensuring strong leadership and collaboration as we continue working towards better eye health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We thank our members, partners, and supporters for their ongoing contributions, and we look forward to a productive year ahead.
For media enquiries, please contact: Alex Stone, The First Nations Eye Health Alliance — [email protected] — 0434 476 901
