Penola and Districts Health Advisory Council Inc.

A major role of the Penola and Districts Health Advisory Council (HAC) is to relay ideas and views from the Community to the local Health Service.

Public Notice: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Penola and Districts Health Advisory Council has been scheduled, and calls are open for new Resident Member nominations. New members will be appointed at the AGM. See details below

2026 Annual General Meeting

When: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:30 pm
Location: Penola War Memorial Hospital, Church Street, Penola, SA

Call for Resident Member nominations

Nominate to be a Resident Member (PDF 594KB)Nominations are open to residents of the community, and people who may use local health services. These are volunteer roles. Resident members work with like-minded individuals to advocate local healthcare needs and priorities.

Valid nominations must be received by 11:59pm on Friday 25 September 2026

For more information, or to submit a nomination form, contact healthchsapenolahospital@sa.gov.au or (08) 8737 2311.

Membership

The Penola and Districts Health Advisory Council may include:

  • Up to 8 community members
  • Nominee of local government
  • A local member of Parliament or his or her nominee
  • A medical practitioner member
  • A worker from Country Health SA

Constitution

Reports

Previous annual reports available from the SA Parliament website

Current HAC members

Presiding Member - Christopher Brodie
Local member of Parliament - Vacant
Local government nominee - Vacant
Medical practitioner representative - vacant
Staff representative - Corrine Galwey

Community representatives:

  • Alison Stewart
  • Helen Edwards
  • Janet Wenham
  • Mhairi Smith
  • Rachel Gerds

Contact

Christopher Brodie
Penola and Districts Health Advisory Council Inc.
C/- Penola War Memorial Hospital
18 Church Street
Penola SA 5277