Debra has worked in health in a number of different roles. Commencing her career as a social worker in mental health she has also worked worked in acute health and community health services in a social work capacity. Debra has also lectured in public health and health promotion at La Trobe University and more recently has moved into health services management. Her previous role was Deputy CEO at Dianella Community Health where she was responsible of for allied health, counselling, early childhood, aged and mental health programs. She is currently completing a Masters in Business Leadership. Debra also has a particular interest in consumer health issues and has been a members of many committees and working groups representing consumers at national, state and local levels. She has a particular interests in primary care approaches to health care, quality service provision, consumers and e health and has published articles and book chapters on health policy.
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