Central West Hospital and Health Board stability breeds success

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women The Honourable Shannon Fentiman
  • Central West Hospital and Health Board is maintaining its experienced leadership team, ensuring continuity and stability for healthcare delivery across the region.
  • All current board members, recognised for their dedication and expertise, will continue their terms.
  • Leading the charge remains Chair Jane Williams, who has provided steady guidance since assuming the role in 2016.

The eight-person Board appointed to govern the Central West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) remains unchanged.

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman commended the Central West Hospital and Health Board for its dedication and commitment to the community.

The board, under the continued leadership of Chair Jane Williams, an experienced director and clinician, will ensure strong leadership in the delivery of health services across the Central West region.

The composition of the Central West Hospital and Health Board (which sets the strategic direction and oversees the management of the health service) is provided below:

  • Ms Jane Williams (Chair)
  • Mr Kieran Chilcott
  • Dr Clare Walker
  • Mr David Arnold
  • Mr William Ringrose
  • Ms Elizabeth Fraser
  • Ms Leisa Fraser
  • Mr Blake Repine

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman:

“We’re so lucky to be retaining the exceptional leadership and expertise of the Central West Hospital and Health Board.

“Their proven record of accomplishment and diverse backgrounds have been instrumental in ensuring high-quality healthcare for the community.

“This Board’s commitment to collaborative leadership and strong community representation positions ensures the continued delivering timely healthcare services to all Queenslanders.

“I look forward to working together to achieve this shared goal.”

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