Russell Kennedy is pleased to congratulate Michael Gorton AM on his appointment as President of the Board of Directors, for Wellways Australia.
Wellways Australia is a prominent disability and mental health organisation providing services across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania, and the organisation services thousands of people each year.
Michael became a Director in 2019 and replaces long-term chair Paul Montgomery who is stepping down after nine years as President.
Michael is currently Chair of the Board of Alfred Health and is a Board Member of Ambulance Victoria, Holmesglen Institute and the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. Michael formerly held positions on Boards, including Melbourne Health, Melbourne Primary Health Network and was formerly the Chair of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
Michael has more than 25 years’ experience advising State and Commonwealth healthcare sectors on all aspects of commercial law and will bring a wealth of experience to this role.
Of his appointment to President of the Board of Directors, Michael said, “The treatment and public attitudes to mental health issues, disability support and carer services are all topics about which I care passionately and was the reason I was originally attracted to the Board of Wellways. Wellways has achieved so much in the sector and is one of the leading organisations within the community mental health sector. I look to support its continued growth, while sustaining its existing programs and services."
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