Council Members
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales is made up of fifteen members, including nurses, midwives, community members and legal representatives.
Council members are nominated by the NSW Minister for Health and are appointed by the NSW Governor. The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association and the Australian College of Nursing also each nominate one member, who is appointed by the Governor.
Current members of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW
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Members who are registered health practitoners |
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Member |
Role |
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Associate Professor Bethne Hart |
President, registered nurse Nominated by the Minister as a nurse practising in the area of mental health |
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Professor Greg Rickard OAM |
Deputy President, registered nurse Nominee of the Australian College of Nursing |
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Associate Professor Vasiliki Betihavas |
Registered nurse Nominated by the Minister as a member engaged in providing programs of study |
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Ms Elisabeth Black |
Registered Nurse Nominated by the Minister |
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Ms Kate Cheney |
Registered midwife, registered nurse Nominated by the Minister |
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Ms Veronica Croome |
Registered nurse Nominated by the Minister |
| Associate Professor Murray Fisher |
Registered nurse Nominated by the Minister as a member engaged in providing programs of study |
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Ms Lyn Francis |
Registered nurse, registered midwife Nominated by the Minister |
| Ms Angela Garvey |
Registered nurse Nominated by the Australian College of Nursing |
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Ms Karyn Godier |
Enrolled nurse Nominated by the Minister |
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Ms Karen Hay |
Enrolled nurse Nominated by the Minister |
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Legal member |
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Ms Joanne Muller |
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Community members |
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Ms Kerryn Boland |
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Ms Jayne Meyer Tucker |
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Ms Jennifer Thommeny |
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We will provide information about becoming a member on our council membership page as opportunities become available.
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.