Council Members
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Council of New South Wales is made up of four members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and a legal member.
Council members are nominated by the NSW Minister for Health and are appointed by the NSW Governor.
Current members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Council of NSW
Member |
Role |
Ms Lesa Towers |
President |
Ms Philippa O'Dea |
Deputy President |
Vacant |
Practitioner member |
Vacant |
Practitioner member |
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is currently inviting applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners interested in becoming a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Council of NSW. Further information on how to apply is available via this webpage.
Staff supporting our council
Our Executive Officer is responsible for the management of Council business, subject to its directions. The Executive Officer plays a critical role in assessing the risk to public health and safety posed by practitioners who are the subject of a complaint.
Staff employed by the HPCA provide administrative, clinical and legal advice and services to support decision-making by the Council and its delegates in response to complaints and the management of practitioners who are the subject of conditions imposed on their registration. Staff also provide shared finance, IT and other services.