Jenny Morris - Chair 

I have watched from a distance the process by which the Co-op came into being in response to the needs of the local community all those years ago and have highly valued the care provided to our family.

As a registered nurse, I have had leadership and strategic roles within acute healthcare, Residential Aged Care and most recently as a consultant specializing in Workforce Planning and Workplace Culture. I am committed to the values and practicalities of the Co-op model and welcome the opportunity to "give back". 

Stuart James - Secretary

Stuart has been a resident of Newport for 18 years and a member of Westgate Health for around 15 years. His professional experience in consulting, utilities industries and government encompasses strategy development, industry reform, business analysis and economic research.

Throughout his professional career Stuart has worked to ensure government and business use their resources to best effect for the benefit of the wider community. This same focus will be applied as a member of the Co-op’s Board, ensuring prudent management of the Co-op’s precious resources (clinicians, staff and facilities) for the benefit of members and the health of the local community.

Stuart holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Simon Oldham - Treasurer

For over 30 years Simon has performed management roles in both Commercial (Qantas Airways), Public Service (Department of Treasury) and Not for Profit (Independent School) environments.

A diverse background, he has worked in the area of Financial and Management Accounting, Business Strategic and Financial Planning, Legal and Governance matters, Risk Management, Logistics and Resource Management, Human  and Industrial Relations and Capital Works and Property Management. In the past, he has also been a Committee Member and Director of the Association of School Business Administrators (ASBA).

Simon is currently responsible for Finance and Governance matters at a Not for Profit Independent School, holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Fellow member of the CPAs and a Fellow member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Allison Crunden - Director 

Allison has lived in Melbourne’s west for the past 20 years.

Allison has a background in Occupational Therapy and OHS. She is currently employed as a People & Corporate Manager and is responsible for leading Human Resource Management, Quality and Corporate Services.

Allison has also served on two committees on a voluntary basis; Angliss Childcare Centre (2 years) and Hyde Street Youth Band (4 years and currently). She has also worked for 5 years as a volunteer for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre including one year as their OHS Manager. 

Allison is an excellent communicator with a strong ability to develop rapport with a wide range of people. She has strong skills in the development of systems and processes and facilitating groups and project teams.

Ross Williamson - Director

Ross has significant Board experience, having held numerous Board Director roles or worked directly for a Board since 1996, as follows:

1992-1996: State Swimming Centre Board (Director);

1996-2001: Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre board (Secretary);

2002-2004: Geelong Golf Club Committee (EO);

2004-2010 Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club & Body Corporate Association (EO);

2012-2017: South Melbourne Market Committee (EO); and

Currently: Western Region Football League Board (Director).

Ross has had a long and varied association with volunteer committees and understands the importance of cohesive boards and the need for a clear vision to guide management.

Ross’ strengths are the ability to work cooperatively, treat people with respect, maintain relationships in tense situations and make considered decisions based on evidence.