Professor Trevor Waring AM - Patron

Professor Waring is a clinical psychologist with almost 40 years experience working in mental health, with both adults and young people.
He is a Conjoint Professor of Psychology at the University of Newcastle where he is also the Chancellor. He is also a Director of the Australian Psychological Society and Chair of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
He was made a member of the Order of Australia in 2004 for his work in mental health and psychology. 


Professor Trevor Waring AM
 

Kay Sharp AM - Chair

Kay Sharp has many years experience in education and training of young people. 
She is executive director of Hunter Valley Training Company. She is also on the Board of WorldSkills and is a former member of the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training. 
In 1990 Mrs Sharp was awarded Hunter Business Woman of the Year. In 1996 her contribution to services to education was recognised by her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).


Kay Sharp AM
 

Melinda Smith - HYMC Vice Chair

Melinda began her career as a cadet journalist with NBN Television more than 20 years ago and has also worked in public relations and radio. Along with presenting NBN News bulletins and working in a corporate marketing role, Melinda also co-ordinates NBN Cares project, a major HYMC partner.
Melinda Smith
 

Brian Doyle - Immediate Past HYMC Chairman and Hon Life Member

Well known legal specialist and father of four, Brian Doyle was the HYMC's first Chair from 2005 - 2009. 
Bryan worked tirelssly to help establish the HYMC, strengthen its networks and its services to members. His 45 years legal experience was invaluable in ensuring the HYMC had a robust constitution.
Mr Doyle has deservingly been made HYMC's first Honorary Life Member.


Brian Doyle
 

John Dickeson - Treasurer

Since retiring from Hunter Health after a 32-year career in the Pathology Service, John has been involved in a number of voluntary activities.  These range from projects to help improve the transition from working life to retirement, to assisting students at risk of dropping out of school without any clearly defined goals. John is an active mentor with Plan-It Youth which operates in high schools across the Hunter Region.
John Dickeson
 

Jill Wyborn - Secretary

Jill has worked at the Hunter Business Chamber for more than a decade and is currently HBC Manager, Policy and Administration. Jill shares a personal interest and passion for the welfare and future of the region’s young people.


Email: jill.wyborn@nswbc.com.au

Jill Wyborn
 

Damien Ward - Member of scholarships and conference committees

Damien is a retired corporate executive. He has many years experience in management, human resource management and marketing. In addition to being a HYMC committee member he is also an active member of the marketing, scholarships and conference sub committees. Damien also voluntarily mans the HYMC's 1300 number.


Damien Ward
 

Judith Wood - Membership Officer

Judith has worked in education and has been involved in voluntary activities in developing countries. Since retiring from the Health Department, where she worked for a mental health education unit, Judith has been an active mentor with Plan-it Youth and has also been involved with literacy programs for primary students.


 


Judith Wood
 

Matt Schultz - Committee Member

Matt is a passionate youth worker who was born and bred in the Hunter Region. He began working with young people as a volunteer. He is currently the Mentor Coordinator of a local youth-focussed charity, RUSH Mentoring Services. Matt is a passionate and active advocate for youth and their issues, especially in his own city - Lake Macquarie.


Matt Schultz
 

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