Peter Zelas, Chairman

Peter has a long association with Blacktown Hospital as a Surgeon,having
received his specialist training in Australia,United States and United
Kingdom.

Peter was awarded the OAM in 2006 for services to Medicine in Western Sydney and in particular in his roles at Blacktown Hospital and in the field of
Colorectal surgery

As a Surgeon, Peter has worked for Medicins Sans Frontieres in Africa, Indonesia and Nepal. Peter is married with 4 children and resides in
Longueville.

Rhonda Loftus

Rhonda Loftus is the Acting Assistant Director of Clinical Operations at Sydney West Area Health Service. She has been a long standing staff member of the primary care sector and has a background in social work and quality. Rhonda resides in Castle Hill.

Helen Walker

Helen Walker is a long term Blue Mountains resident. Helen has a disability and is a mother of three boys, two with disabilities and has a banking and community work background and manages the Great Community Transport servicing the Penrith and Blue Mountains LGAs. Community recognition- Order of Australia and the Centenary medal and recently received 'Woman of the West' award.

Has local, regional and State experience on boards and management committees. She resides in Wentworth Falls.

Ted Quan

Ted Quan is a psychologist, who has worked in the public hospital system, in community health centres, and in private clinics. He is an accredited supervisor with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board. Ted is a visiting lecturer at Macquarie University, an accredited member of the Commission for Children and Young People, and is Chair of the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW. He has been actively involved in community consultation and health promotion activities targeting our diverse community and has been involved in the parliamentary review of mental health services. He resides in Cremorne.

Stanley Williams

Stanley Williams is a retired businessman. Stanley is a dedicated community member serving on the following: Greater Lithgow Health Council (14 years). Board member private Hospital (5 years), Board member Medical Centre (5 years), Board member Aged Care Centre (5 years) all of Lithgow Hospital, Caretaker Lithgow Catholic Parish and a member of many Lithgow Community organizations. Stanley is a life member of Lithgow Workers club. Stanley resides in Lithgow.

Nahid Khalil

Nahid Khalil (JP) is Host Family Coordinator employed by Anglicare (7 years). She has a Diploma in Social Sciences and is currently studying for a Masters degree in Social Sciences at the University of Western Sydney. Previously Nahid worked as Community Settlement Worker with refuges and new arrivals. Advocate for consumer needs and strongly believes in family values and tolerance for others with different backgrounds and religions. Nahid is married with two children and resides in Doonside.

Belinda Cashman

Belinda Cashman is a Wiradjuri woman from Southern NSW. She has been involved in Aboriginal affairs for the past 18years and has a sound knowledge of Aboriginal Society and culture.

Belinda started her working career with non-government organisations then moved to Western Sydney where she has been actively involved in all facets of Aboriginal Affairs over the last 16 years.  During this time she has worked in various government departments within the human services sector of Employment, Health, DoCS, Housing, Department of Environment and Climate Change. She was also the Chairperson for the PATSI program for 5 years within the Penrith Area.  As of 27 May 2008 she will take up a new role as Aboriginal Programs Manager with the Department of Juvenile Justice in Western Sydney.

Belinda looks forward to working over the coming years with Sydney West Area Health Service on addressing Aboriginal Health Issues. She is a mother of two boys aged 12 & 3yrs with a set of twin girls due in June/July this year and resides in Cambridge Park.

Tim Usherwood

Tim Usherwood is Professor of General Practice at the University of
Sydney and is based at Westmead Hospital. His clinical practice is at
Aboriginal Medical Service Western Sydney in Mt Druitt. He is
Chairperson of WentWest Ltd, the regional general practice training
provider for western Sydney and divisional services provider for
practices in Auburn, Blacktown, Holroyd and Parramatta Local
Government Areas. Professor Usherwood has a long-standing commitment
to equity in healthcare. He lives in the Blue Mountains.