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Community Advisory Committee

One important way that consumer advisors are involved at Monash Health is through our Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

The CAC is an advisory committee to the Monash Health Board of Directors.  It works to provide a voice for the community and consumers in strategic decision making at Monash Health.

The CAC responsibilities and membership are outlined in the Committee Terms of Reference and Member Code of Conduct. There is a position description which provides more detail about what being a member of the CAC entails. CAC members are unpaid volunteers.

All applications to the CAC are considered on a case-by-case basis through a formal interview process. Consumer advisors who are already on the consumer advisor register are welcome to apply. Applicants who are not already on the register will need to join the consumer advisor register if they are successful.

Monash Health Community Advisory Committee

Applications

Applications for the Monash Health Community Advisory Committee open as vacancies become available. Registrations are currently open, please register your interest using the link below.

Monash Health Community Advisory Committee registration

Register your interest in the Monash Health Community Advisory Committee

Community Advisory Committee – community member position description

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Community Advisory Committee – Code of Conduct – 2025

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Community Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference – 2025

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Contact information

Involvement opportunities for consumers are coordinated by the Consumer Partnerships Manager.

Phone

(03) 9594 4023

Email

consumerparticipation@monashhealth.org

Community Members’ Biographies

Vivienne Lin, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Vivienne Interrigi (Chair)

Viv is a qualified Family Therapist, Educator, Trainer, Lecturer and passionate advocate and facilitator within the community. Viv’s experience of breast cancer has changed her world and redefined how she works and lives – to inspire passion, resilience and empathy. This is manifested through her role as Community Ambassador for both the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Mother’s Day Classic. Viv is also a representative of the WeCan Project on Supportive Care, as well as President of a community netball club. Viv’s passion for contributing to the community and advocating for others has led her to her involvement as a Consumer Advisor for Monash Health’s Community Advisory Committee, Cancer Governance Therapy Committee and Cancer Centre Executive Committee. As Viv sees it, she has gained a second lease on life, making her every day more meaningful and worthwhile.

Mo Hay, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Mo Hay

Mo has an extensive background in Safety and Injury Management. She has held managerial positions with numerous National Worker’s Compensation organisations and later worked as an Injury Management and Safety Advisor for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for Victoria and Tasmania. After leaving the AFP, Mo volunteered as an Advocate Guardian and Independent Third Person for the Office of the Public Advocate. Her passion for safety also led her to teach First Aid and Occupational Health & Safety at Holmesglen TAFE for a number of years. As a member of Monash Health’s Community Advisory Committee, Mo applies her extensive skills, knowledge and passion for safety when advocating for others.

Steve Draper, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Steve Draper

Steve is a qualified Electronic Engineer and Science Teacher who has worked in research and development, broadcasting, audio and education. He has been the E-learning and Technology Coordinator and is currently the Head of Physics at Melbourne High School. He also teaches VCE Physics, Science and Mathematics. In a volunteering capacity, Steve has mentored disadvantaged high school students, set up an industry-education partnership in cancer research, was a board member of a hospital radio station and a fundraiser for the 65km for Cystic Fibrosis walk. As a parent of a child with Cystic Fibrosis, Steve was inspired to become involved with the Monash Health Cystic Fibrosis Consumer Advisory Group, as well as the Community Advisory Committee. In this role, and as a consumer of Monash Health services, Steve’s lived experiences allow him to contribute valuable insight and ideas that lead to positive and lasting changes for our patients and carers.

Shirley Glance OAM, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Shirley Glance

Shirley is the daughter of Holocaust survivors who arrived in Melbourne in 1949. Shirley contracted Poliomyelitis as a baby, and at 14 years of age, as she was being wheeled down to theatre for her first of many operations, she recalls being asked, “Are you having your tonsils out?” This, Shirley says, was her ‘light bulb moment’, realising that from then on, she needed to speak up for herself, as well as for others. This is the main principle Shirley lives by through her extensive involvement within the Polio community. In 2016 Shirley was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and recognised an opportunity to raise awareness for people living with a disability and having breast cancer. For the past thirty years, Shirley has also been involved with the National Council of Jewish Women, advocating for the education and empowerment of women. Married to her supportive husband for 40 years and awarded the Order of Australia medal, Shirley continues to advocate for others in any way she can.

Yvonne Turner, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Yvonne Turner

Yvonne has held several senior management positions, both in Australia and overseas, in large and complex industries that deliver services to businesses and communities. Yvonne is passionate about utilising her skills and experience to make a difference to the health and community sectors. She has extensive board member experience in these sectors, including post-traumatic mental health supporting veterans, regional health, social and affordable housing. Her strategic thinking skills and appreciation for good governance strengthens her focus on consumers, stakeholders and the community. Yvonne has gained valuable insights as a carer and also from a regional perspective (as a former board member of Colac Area Health). She is a Consumer Advisor on various Monash Health committees and currently sits on the board of Unison Housing Limited, which provides safe, secure housing and health support services to the vulnerable in Victoria.

Steven Tang, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Steven Tang (Vice Chair)

Steven is a senior commercial lawyer practising in a large East Coast-based firm, having previously served for 2 terms with the Glen Eira City Council. He is passionate about ensuring Monash Health best meets the needs of its diverse, multicultural community. As a parent of a child cancer survivor, who owes so much to the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre, Steven is particularly keen to be a strong consumer voice for those families who come through Monash Children’s Hospital and all of Monash Health’s children’s services. Steven brings his analytical and strategic thinking and lived experience to the Community Advisory Committee and looks forward to contributing to a strong and successful partnership between Monash Health and the community it serves.

Niloy Dutta, Monash Health Community Advisory Committee. Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Niloy Dutta

Niloy is an experienced data and information technology professional with an education in Electrical Engineering. Born in Kolkata, West Bengal in India and having migrated to Australia 14 years ago, he now calls Melbourne home. Niloy is passionate about mentoring, coaching and using his insight to drive strategy and policy. Niloy maintains community ties by volunteering in local Bengali community activities. He has also been a mentor for ‘Australian Network on Disability’ participants. Recently, Niloy has experienced Monash Health services first hand as a carer for his mother and wife. This experience has encouraged Niloy to join the Community Advisory Committee, where he can tap into his passion for public policy and contribute to Monash Health’s vision and direction.

Hilary Morris, Community Advisor, Monash Health.Copyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Hilary Morris

Hil is a retired high school teacher with over 40 years’ experience, specialising in Art and Design. Throughout her life she has been involved with the care of family members, commencing with her father who suffered for many years following his return from active service as a fighter pilot in World War 2. In her early working life, she had experience assisting elderly residents at a nursing home. As a mother, she has been active in the care of her youngest son following a diagnosis of schizophrenia, giving her firsthand experience with the Mental Health system. Over recent years she has been a regular participant with Carer groups associated with Monash Health. Hil’s lived experience brings an empathy for the difficulties felt by carers and consumers within the health system. As a new member of the Community Advisory Committee, she will seek to work actively with others to bring about practical solutions that result in meaningful outcomes for them and the wider community.

Sharbani Dhar, Community AdvisorCopyright Monash Health. Not for use without prior written permission.

Sharbani Dhar

Director of Design at Australia Post, Sharbani leads customer-centric strategies for enterprise teams amid intricate organisational landscapes. Her diverse expertise in digital design spans Government, Telcos, Finance, and Technology. Beyond her work role, Sharbani champions diversity and female empowerment. She’s a respected voice in the Digital Design Community, an advisory board member for Design Outlook, and an advocate for inclusivity at Maya Cares. She also loves telling women-centric stories through her short films and mentors women in the digital realm and young girls in STEM, paving the way for equity and opportunities. In 2022, an unexplained illness led to a three-week hospitalisation. Subsequently, she faced another challenge when her close friend succumbed to a brain aneurysm. Through these trials, Monash Health’s excellent and compassionate healthcare reaffirmed the impact of an empathetic approach to patient recovery. She is glad she can now help shape and contribute to this crucial aspect of patient and family well-being as a member of the Community Advisory Committee.

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Taylah Miranda

Taylah is a passionate advocate for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer, drawing on her own experience as a leukaemia survivor. Diagnosed when she was 14 and treated at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre (MCCC), Taylah relapsed at 19 and found herself navigating both paediatric and adult oncology care at Monash Health. This unique experience allows her to offer valuable insight into the challenges faced by AYA patients. Taylah holds a Bachelor of Biomedicine with Honours and currently works as a Program Coordinator at WILD for STEM, with a focus on women in STEM-fields. Taylah served on the Youth Cancer Action Board at Peter Mac, fundraising for MCCC and collaborating with the community and was ambassador to Children’s Cancer Foundation Australia. As a member of the Community Advisory Committee, Taylah brings her personal experience and dedication to ensuring the voices of AYAs are heard and their needs addressed, contributing to a better healthcare experience for this often-underrepresented group.

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Xavier Smith

Xavier is a public service professional with extensive experience in policy development and implementation, business development, stakeholder engagement and project and event management. Xavier has served in a variety of roles across his career, advising Members of Parliament and Ministers in fields as diverse as bioethics and manufacturing, as well as working with small businesses and the defence sector in the Victorian Public Service. He has also been a long-term member of Monash Health’s Clinical Ethics Committee. Xavier’s consumer experience with Monash Health intensified in 2023 when his youngest daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the tender age of 13 months. Since then, Olivia has received outstanding care from the clinicians at Monash Children’s Hospital, leading to Xavier joining the Consumer Advisory Committee as a way of giving back to the Monash Health community.

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