People of Post Polio Victoria

Our Committee

Dr. Peter Freckleton – Board President

Peter is a barrister and expert in legal translation – PhD. Llb. Barrister-of-Law. PhD(Paris). DEA (Paris), MA (Monash). LLB/BA (Melbourne)

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Robyn Abrahams – Vice President

Robyn is a Registered critical-care nurse, and midwife, and worked as a management consultant – RN. RM. B.Ed.Stud. Cert ICU Nurs.

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Chrysenta (Chrys) Theobald – Treasurer

Recently 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

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Dr. Deb Colville

Consumers’ 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

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Geoff Dean

I 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

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Dr. Benny Monheit

Assistant Communications – MB BS. MPH. FAChAM. Dip RACOG

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Dr. Heather Pisani

Assistant Secretary -RN. RM. D.Ed. M.Ed. B.Ed.St. Cert.Neuro Science. Cert.ICU. FRCNA (Retired)

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Petra Quinlan – Turner

Petra 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

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Susan Shaab

Susan is a passionate advocate for public housing and social justice.

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Dr. Jeff Stewart

Communications – FIEAust, CP Eng, NER.

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Anne Wright

Assistant Treasurer – BA, Cert Exec Health Leadership

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