Our Board

Meet The Miwatj Health Board of Directors
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Established in 1992, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is an independent Aboriginal-controlled health service administered by a Board of Directors representing communities across East Arnhem Land.

Bulunu Ward

Melanie Rarrtjiwuy Herdman
Melanie Rarrtjiwuy Herdman

Chairperson

Andrea Collins
Andrea Collins

Deputy Chairperson - Nhulunbuy

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Andrea is an Aboriginal woman descendant of Gunggarri, Kuku-Yalanji, Yirrandali/Guwa nations, who has lived and worked in this region for 32 years.

In the early 2000’s Andrea was Chairperson of Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation for 3 years.

She has a deep interest in Aboriginal health and other issues effecting her people. She works closely with communities in the East Arnhem region, and plays a significant leadership role, linking community with Government officials.

Andrea’s distinguished career as a public servant was recognised with the Public Servant Medal on Australia Day in 2019. This Award was in recognition of her commitment to Indigenous Affairs and outstanding public service through the improvement of outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

Timmy Burarrwanga
Timmy Burarrwanga

Yirrkala/Bawaka

Dion Wunungmurra
Dion Wunungmurra

Gapuwiyak

Barra Ward

Sophia Yinakarrangarr
Sophia Yinakarrangarr

Ramingining

Charlie Ramandjarri
Charlie Ramandjarri

Ramingining

Joanne Thorn
Joanne Thorn

Galiwin'ku

Mamarika Ward

Tony Wurramarrba
Tony Wurramarrba

Angurugu (Groot Eylandt)

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Tony is a respected community member, a traditional landowner and Chairperson of the Anindilyakwa Land Council.

Tony works closely with numerous organisations and government departments to secure a sustainable future for his community, for Groote Eylandt and the region.

Rhonda Simon
Rhonda Simon

Numbulwar

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Rhonda is a prominent member of Numbulwar community who advocates for a strong Yolŋu workforce.

She is a dedicated Aboriginal Health Practitioner working in Numbulwar Clinic.

This year, Rhonda celebrates 20 years as a Director with Miwatj Health.

Roland Nundhirribala
Roland Nundhirribala

Numbulwar

Florence Murrungun
Florence Murrungun

Numbulwar

Independent Non-Voting Members

Dr Mark Wenitong
Dr Mark Wenitong

Medical Services & Clinical Governance

Stewart Dellar
Stewart Dellar

Finance, Business & Governance

David Mandel
David Mandel

Finance, Business & Governance

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