Healthway Board

Our seven-member Board was appointed by the State Government.

The Board follows the Board of Governance Charter, which outlines processes and the roles and responsibilities of all members. The Board provides strategic direction and approves all our funding. 

Ms Karen Brown joined the Healthway Board as Presiding Member in September 2024. She has extensive experience in media and business and has worked across industries including education, health, property, resources, agriculture and science. She is also the Chair of the Lotterywest Board, and her board experience also spans the Royal Flying Doctor Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Edge Employment Solutions, The Pinnacle Foundation, and Purple Communications.

The current board members are Karen Brown, Ms Miriam Borthwick, Mr Steve Harris, Professor Donna Cross OAM, Ms Lisa Bayakly, and Professor Billie Giles-Corti.

Research Committee

The Research Committee supports our research program and ensures applications are assessed for their scientific rigour and ability to contribute new evidence to health promotion policy and practice in WA.

Our current members are Dr Tarun Weeramanthri (Research Committee Chair), Professor Jane Scott, Associate Professor Hayley Christian, Dr Roslyn Giglia, Mr William Gilmore, Associate Professor Ben Jackson, Associate Professor Jonine Jancey, Dr Jocelyn Jones, and Dr Laura Thomas.