Deakin University, Department of Health and the Department of Human Services (Barwon-South Western Region) cooperate on various projects that have a common link with each other's priorities. A Strategic Management Team has been established, comprising a Deakin Coordinator, A DH/DHS Coordinator, and a Project Officer.
The Deakin University Coordinator provides academic leadership in promoting research, education and professional practice, with a strong emphasis on encouraging intersectoral collaboration to promote health and wellbeing in the Barwon-South Western Region. The Deakin University Coordinator contributes to the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences research, program development and service at a national and international level.
Dr Anita Peerson
Deakin Co-ordinator
Email: anita.peerson@deakin.edu.au
The Department of Health/ Departmant of Human Services Coordinator builds collaborative relationships between regional business units and Deakin University across the Business Plan’s strategic areas. The Coordinator supports the development of regional university alliances to enhance regional capacity to develop, plan and evaluate service models and systems.
Kay Mills
DH/DHS Coordinator
Email: kay.mills@dhs.vic.gov.au
The Project Officer provides executive support to the governance structure of the Aliance. The key role includes building and managing significant relationships within the Alliance structure and with external stakeholders. The position is 0.6 EFT and is co-funded for the life of this Business Plan.
Chris Loughnan
Project Officer, Deakin/DHS alliance
Email: Chris.Loughnan@dhs.vic.gov.au
