Governance of NCHSR
NCHSR is supported by a comprehensive governance structure comprising a range of committees and boards representing external stakeholders and Centre staff. These committees provide management oversight, platforms for strategic discussion and guidance in relation to the Centre's operation.
STEERING COMMITTEE
The role of the Steering Committee is to oversee the overall performance and direction of the Centre; ensure the effective, efficient and sustainable pursuit of its objectives; and assist with the development of strategy. It is also involved in monitoring the operation and finances, and ensuring compliance with UNSW policies and processes.
Chair
Professor James Donald, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW
Members
Dr Kristy Muir, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW
Ms Melissa Roughley, General Manager, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW
Ms Urania Stamios, Finance Manager, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW
Professor Anthony Zwi, School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW
Attendees
Professor John de Wit, Director, NCHSR
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The council lends its energy, experience and influence to pursuing the mission and vision of NCHSR, and recognising the importance of sector organisations, government and the community to our success. Members are leaders in the health sector, industry and government and are committed to achieving NCHSR's vision of being globally recognised as a leading social science research centre renowned for its staff and students, the quality of its research and teaching, its relevance and innovation.
Chair
Mr Bill Bowtell, Executive Director, Pacific Friends of the Global Fund
Members
Ms Linda Bracken, Head, Multiplatform and Content Development, ABC Radio
Ms Levinia Crooks, Chief Executive Officer, ASHM/Supporting the HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Workforce
The Hon Michael Kirby, AC CMG
Mr Garth Young, Managing Director, CSAW Health
Attendees
Professor John de Wit, Director, NCHSR)
Professor Carla Treloar, Deputy Director, NCHSR
Professor Peter Aggleton, UNSW Strategic Chair in Education and Health, NCHSR
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Scientific Advisory Committee comprises experts from social science and public health research as well as government and non-government organisations to provide advice on research strategy that informs our strategic and work plans.
Co-chairs
Professor Pranee Liamputtong, Professor of Public Health, School of Public Health and Human Biosciences, La Trobe University
Professor Jake Najman, Professor of Sociology, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland
Members
Professor John de Wit (ex-officio), Director, NCHSR
Professor James Donald (ex-officio), Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of New South Wales
Mr Aaron Cogle, Deputy Director, National Association of People with HIV Australia
Mr Michael Costello, Executive Officer, Anwernekenhe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV/AIDS Alliance
Mr Simon Donohoe, Manager, National Education Team, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations
Professor Gary Dowsett, Acting Director, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
Ms Janelle Fawkes, Chief Executive Officer, Scarlet Alliance
Ms Annie Madden, Executive Officer, Australian Injecting & Illicit Drug Users League Inc
Professor Lisa Maher, Head, Viral Hepatitis Epidemiology and Prevention Program, The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales
Mr Darryl O’Donnell, Acting Associate Director, AIDS/Infectious Diseases Branch, NSW Health
Ms Helen Tyrrell, Chief Executive Officer, Hepatitis Australia
Attendees
Professor Carla Treloar, Deputy Director, NCHSR
