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Elizabeth Crowther

Elizabeth Crowther

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Elizabeth has a 40-year history working in the health sector in Victoria, mostly in mental health, with 16 years in senior management roles in the clinical and psychiatric disability
sectors.

She started as chief executive of Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria in 1995.

Elizabeth is a Senior Fellow at the School of Nursing, University of Melbourne, has a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Diploma of
Nursing Education and a Graduate Diploma in Health Administration.

She is a member of the following committees:

  • President, VICSERV
  • Deputy Chair - Ministerial Advisory
    Committee on Mental Health
  • Mental Health Information Systems
    Strategy Project
  • Project PRIMeD Expert Advisory Group
  • Member MIFA
 
Laura Collister

Laura Collister

GENERAL MANAGER, REHABILITATION SERVICES

Laura joined us in 2005 and manages our rehabilitation programs, employment programs and respite programs as well as leading the research and evaluation team that evaluates
our programs and embeds best practice into all our services.

She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) and a Masters in Applied Science.

 
Gerard Reed

Advan Hadzic

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Advan started with us in 1994 and has extensive experience in accounting, finance and general management.

He is focused on developing accounting solutions to support efficient business practices for the organisation.

Advan has a Bachelor of Economics and is a member of CPA Australia.

 
Louise Davies

Louise Davies

GENERAL MANAGER, ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Louise’s responsibility is implementing systems and structures to maintain and grow our organisational capacity in the areas of
administration, HR, IT and Fundraising and Communications.

She joined us in 2007 with more than 10 years experience in
general management and particular experience in human resources. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Business Psychology and Psychology and
a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

 
Bernie Trahair

Bernie Trahair

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Bernie is executive assistant to the chief executive and secretary to the Board of Directors.

She also provides project and management support for the executive team.

Joining us in 1998, she has 30 years’ experience as a personal assistant and has a Graduate Certificate of Business