People of Post Polio Victoria
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Peter is a barrister and expert in legal translation – PhD. Llb. Barrister-of-Law. PhD(Paris). DEA (Paris), MA (Monash). LLB/BA (Melbourne)
Read Dr.'s full bioRobyn is a Registered critical-care nurse, and midwife, and worked as a management consultant – RN. RM. B.Ed.Stud. Cert ICU Nurs.
Read Robyn's full bioRecently retired after more than four decades in the work force. Born in India, Chrys migrated to Australia in 1991 along with her husband Dale and 2-year-old daughter Samantha. In Australia, Chrys held a number of positions in the government sector, including DEET, the Family Court & the Department of Immigration. In the private sector, … Continue reading Chrysenta (Chrys) Theobald – Treasurer
Read Chrysenta's full bioConsumers’ health governance is Deb’s thing. An ophthalmologist, she has a relative who lived with polio. She is involved with several patient support organizations such as the Alport Association of Australia, and continues to network locally and internationally about this condition. A number of her family members have had serious chronic conditions. She is a … Continue reading Dr. Deb Colville
Read Dr.'s full bioI am impressed with the professionalism being introduced to the management of PPV. I fully commend the board and all that they do. As we move forward, I believe we need a constant flow of new members willing to give a little of their time to help. PPV has achieved a lot, lobbying for NDIS … Continue reading Geoff Dean
Read Geoff's full bioAssistant Secretary -RN. RM. D.Ed. M.Ed. B.Ed.St. Cert.Neuro Science. Cert.ICU. FRCNA (Retired)
Read Dr.'s full bioPetra studied medicine in Germany and completed her GP training (including qualifications in women’s and reproductive health) in the UK, before moving to Australia. She completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Melbourne, where she focused on social and participatory research, having learned during her clinical work, how important it is to … Continue reading Petra Quinlan – Turner
Read Petra's full bioSusan is a passionate advocate for public housing and social justice.
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