The Board of Cooinda Benalla comprises of community members who hold skills and experience that provide strong governance across the organisation.
Board Chair
Liz Lloyd (2023 – current)
Liz has a background in Business Management and Marketing, including within the Health Care industry.
Liz is a keen golfer and member of the Benalla Rotary Club.
Vice Board Chair
Mike Smyth (2023 – current)
Mike joins Cooinda with experience in Business Management, including the Health Industry, Finance and Accreditation.
He is the Treasurer and a Committee member of the Benalla Migrant Camp Inc.
Vice Board Chair – Chair Clinical Governance Committee
Peter Radford (2022 – current)
Peter hopes that his 50 years in medical practice (last 33 in Benalla) will enable him to bring a useful perspective to Cooinda, in particular in the areas of Clinical Governance and in trying to navigate the myriad of government regulations which beset the aged care sector. Peter also serves as President of the Benalla Bridge Club.
Chair Finance Committee
Norma Hodgson (2022 – current)
Norma is a qualified Management Accountant, with experience in local government and manufacturing.
She has a strong background in financial management, budgeting, forecasting and audit.
Born in Canada, Norma moved to Benalla in 1999 where she has been involved with various local organisations.
Board Member
Margot Sherwill (2022 – current)
Margot has resided in Benalla since 1986. A retired primary school teacher and former Principal, Margot has produced training programs for teachers and authored readers for use in remote schools. Margot is an active volunteer with Rotary and has volunteered overseas training teachers. Margot enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Chair Risk & Compliance
Anna Parle (2023 – current)
Anna has a background in Marketing, Communications and Governance and throughout her career has worked with both state and federal governments to develop policies and strategies. Anna is currently on the Benalla Art Gallery Advisory Board and a member of the Bioautism Board of Directors
Cooinda Village Inc