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Our Board of Management

In 2009 we expanded the Board of Management to include a variety of members. We have just welcomed Sharee to our Board in 2010. In 2010-2011 will be seeking an member from a complementary background, to assist in managing the organisation. In particular we would like a male on the Board!

If you think you may have something to offer the Board please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss the possibility. In particular we are interested in members with financial expertise, fundraising experience and corporate management skills. All members are voluntary and we would prefer them to have personal experience of diabetes.

Members currently are:

Helen EdwardsHelen Edwards

Helen is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a qualified Diabetes Educator. As the Founder and Director of Diabetes Counselling Online, Helen is the President of the Board and also the current Treasurer. The Board voted at the AGM in 2009 to maintain Helen in the role of President to ensure consistency for the organisation. As a small organisation the day to day financial management is managed by Helen as Director and as such, she maintains the Treasurer position also. However, we are keen to take on a member with financial expertise during 2010-2011. Helen has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1979 and is mum to 3 boys.

 

 

 

Kate Marsh

Kate Marsh

Kate Marsh is an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialled Diabetes Educator, and the director of Northside Nutrition and Dietetics. She has recently completed her PhD looking at the effects of Glycemic Index (GI) in the diets of women with PCOS and is co-author of The Low GI Guide to Managing PCOS, The Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook and Low GI Gluten-Free Living. Having had insulin-dependant diabetes for more than 25 years, Kate can provide a real understanding of the issues faced in the day to day management of diabetes. As well as being on our Board, Kate is co-chair of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) National Diabetes Interest Group; a regular author for Diabetic Living Magazine; on the editorial board for Diabetes Management Journal; and the magazine editorial advisory group for the ADEA (Australian Diabetes Educators Association).

 

 

Allison Milnes - Allison has had type 1 diabetes for 28 years. Along with Addison's Disease, she has been managing her diabetes pretty well. She has a special interest in the topic of eating disorders and diabetes and has been working on a range of projects with Diabetes Counselling Online for a number of years. Allison has a Bachelors Degree in Economics, and a Diploma of Business Management in Hospitality and has just started a Grad Diploma of Ornithology (Birds) which has always been an interest of hers - she says it will be interesting to be a student again! Allison is the current Secretary to the Board.

Kelly Wagner - Kelly is part of our wonderful Events Team working on Sweet Talk in 2009 and 2010. Kelly holds a Law Degree and has worked in a variety of roles. She has personal connections to diabetes and brings many skills and ideas to our Board of Management.

Nicole Bassett - Nicole is the wife of our Ambassador, Nathan Bassett and knows what it is like to live with a person with type 1 diabetes and all its ups and downs. Nicole is also part of our Events Team for Sweet Talk and is dedicated to our work. Nicole has worked in a variety of roles and has a range of project and event management skills. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Commerce and has held numerous positions in project management, process improvement, customer service management and strategic planning and management consulting.

Fiona James - Fiona has has type 1 diabetes for most of her life. She has previously worked for Diabetes Australia Ltd and been President to the Board of Management for Diabetes- ACT. Fiona is a teacher and currently teaches high school in Canberra. Fiona had a major role to play in the establishment of Diabetes Counselling Online in her role with Diabetes Australia Ltd and is passionate about our work.

Sharee Westlake - Sharee has had type 1 diabetes for 6 years and was diagnosed at the age of 17. She has a Diploma of Business Administration and has completed numerous short courses such as; advanced medical terminology and chronic disease self management. Currently she is studying a Diploma in Population Health and a short course in Global Health. Sharee works in an administrative and project support role with Diabetes Outreach at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Outside of work Sharee enjoys travelling and has written an article on type 1 diabetes and travelling which is available on the Diabetes Counselling Online website here . Along with diabetes Sharee has a strong interest in international health.

 

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