Jane Daniels (President)

Jane commenced as a board member in 2001 and held the position of Vice President in 2003-4.
She was elected President in November 2004 During this time Jane has been  an active board committee
member and played key roles in Governance, Human Resource and Quality Issues.Janes professional background is Nursing she is a Registered Nurse with Post Grad qualification in Critical Care, Business and Aged Care Management. Her experience in health has been over 25 years in senior Executive . Nursing positions. Jane has a particular interest in the health promotion for the individual and she is proud of the work that Nillumbik Community Health Service achieves in this area

Rosemary Aitken (Vice President)

Concern that young families and disadvantaged individuals needed more local support led to Rosemary campaigning for health
and welfare services in the early 1970’s. The Shire of Eltham responded to a large public meeting by employing a part time
welfare officer in addition to the Infant Welfare Nurses (Maternal Child Health), and setting up Family Day Care for children.
A Commonwealth Government grant to establish a Community Health Centre in the mid 1970’s led to the employment of health
personnel, and the present Nillumbik Community Health Service. Rosemary has served on the Advisory and
Management Boards of the Nillumbik Community Health Service since its inception, and has served in the role of President
from 1988-2004. In addition, Rosemary works part time as a Physiotherapist, and has completed an economics
degree at La Trobe University to further her understanding of health planning and management.

Michael R Poulton (Treasurer)

Michael (Mike) has a broad business experience as the Managing Director of a specialist consulting group focusing in
Strategic planning and operational improvement. He has previously held CEO roles in both the private and corporate
company sectors.He has served on the Board since 2001 during which time he has held the role of Treasurer. 
In that capacity, he chairs the ‘Finance & Admin’ and ‘Audit’ committees and is a member of the ‘Executive’ committee. 
During 2005, Mike also became a member of the newly formed ‘Strategic Planning’ sub committee. During Mike’s first term,
he worked closely with the then CEO and Finance arm to plan and implement improvements to the financial management
systems and forward funding of resources/ services. Mike is a long time resident of the shire, living in Kangaroo Ground and, is married with 3 adult children. He cites his involvement with NCHS … “as a tangible means by which I can actively support my local community and, contribute to the diverse experience base required for an effective Board of Management”

Mark Zentgraf

Mark has worked within the Health and Community sector for over 20 years and during this time has gained a wide variety of skills, knowledge and understanding of the sector. He has held senior executive positions in the acute and sub-acute health sector, aged care and disability sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing and has postgraduate qualifications in intensive care nursing. He has a keen interest in primary health issues and access to services. His
current role is as Director, Residential Aged Care and Disability Services for Wesley Mission Melbourne.

Robert Thornton

Robert is a Mechanical Engineer and since moving to Australia from the U.K. in 1980 has been involved in the development
and operation of Australia Oil and Gas Resources.  Robert has held senior executive positions in both public and private companies.
Robert is a long time resident of the shire - living in Kangaroo Ground with his wife Christina and three adult children, and is a
volunteer fire fighter with the Kangaroo Ground CFA brigade. Robert has expertise in risk management, operational and project management, strategic planning and has recent experience in building small to medium businesses.

Jeni Taplin

Following a career in Education spanning 45 years, Jeni has recently retired from her position as Principal of the largest single site Government primary school in Victoria.  Successful practice supported by leadership and management training and opportunities to represent the Victorian Department of Education in USA and South East Asia  have assisted Jeni to develop a  broad skill set and range of competencies across education, business, human resources, facilities development and management, occupational health and safety, risk management, community engagement and support. With her retirement from full time work, Jeni looked forward to a continuing contribution to the community and using her expertise in support of  not for profit community welfare organisations. Jeni has become an Associate of Leadership Victoria following her successful participation in and completion of  their inaugural Experience Bank Program, She now combines part time consulting work in the Education field with her volunteer activities in support of the not for profit sector
In addition to her work with the Board of Management of Nillumbik Community Health Service, Jeni serves as Chairperson of the Committee of Management for LINK Community Transport.
On a personal level, Jeni is a resident of Eltham.  She enjoys the company of her friends and pets, reading, keeping up with technology, learning to play bridge, cooking, travel and especially getting together with her wonderful children and two amazing grandchildren.

Robyn Duff

Robyn is a long-time resident of the Shire of Nillumbik and is a past client of Nillumbik CHS. She has 25 years experience working in the area of mental health commencing as a Clinical Psychologist and subsequently working in senior management positions within Health networks, DHS and the Not For Profit sector, most recently as CEO of Mind Australia. She holds Masters degrees in Psychology and Business Leadership and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Robyn is also on the Board of Warrandyte Community Bank and is a member of the Christmas Hills CFA.