Alpine Health's 29th Annual General Meeting
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Alpine Health holds 29th Annual General Meeting in Myrtleford

27 November 2025

collage of award recipients

Alpine Health held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM)on Thursday 27 November, 2025 at Myrtleford Hospital, bringing together staff, community members and partners to reflect on the 2024–25 year.

The meeting included the presentation of the Annual Report of Operations, audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025, the 2024–2025 Quality & Safety Report and the focus in 2025-2026.

Staff recognition and volunteer service awards were also presented, acknowledging the dedication of Alpine Health’s workforce and volunteers across Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty.

Interim Chief Executive Officer, Joshua Freeman, thanked the community for its ongoing support.

“Our AGM was an opportunity to share our progress, acknowledge the challenges, and recognise the incredible contribution of our staff and volunteers who deliver safe and quality care every day,” Mr Freeman said.

For more information, or to access a copy of the Annual Report or the Quality and Safety Report, please visit www.alpinehealth.org.au/about-us/publications or email [email protected] for a copy.

Staff Recognition Award Recipients

These awards acknowledge individuals who consistently go above and beyond to uphold Alpine Health’s values and deliver exceptional care.

Award

Name

Role

Outstanding Demonstration of Alpine Health Values

Morgan Warren

ANUM- Mount Beauty

Person-Centred Care Award

Denise Burke

NUM Barwidgee Lodge -Myrtleford

Customer Service Award

Gayle Incoll

Activities Officer, Barwidgee Lodge - Myrtleford

Work Health & Safety (WHS) Award

Binnie Neal

Essential Services – Bright

 

Staff Service Award Recipients

These staff members have contributed decades of expertise, stability and leadership, strengthening the organisation’s ability to deliver sustainable safe and quality rural healthcare.

10 Years of Service

Lisa Townsend

Adriana Hack

Laura Nish

Director Clinical Operations - Myrtleford

ALG Bright

McGrath IGA Breast Care Nurse / District Nurse

15 Years of Service

 

Robyn Dayment

Daniel van der Ploeg

Georgie Noble

Kaye Pangrazio

Cathy Lennon

Alison Turner

Registered Nurse, Theatre

Allied Health Assistant, Mount Beauty

Enrolled Nurse, Hawthorn Village - Bright

Enrolled Nurse - Hawthorn Village - Bright

Director Clinical Operations - Bright

ANUM – Mount Beauty

25 Years of Service

 

Margot Villella

Jenny Allen

Kerri Hore

Assistant Accountant – Myrtleford

Essential Services – Mount Beauty

ANUM – Mount Beauty

30 Years of Service

 

Veronica Baxter

Carol Fraser

Enrolled Nurse -Barwidgee Lodge - Myrtleford

Quality & Safety - Education

 

Volunteer Service Award Recipients

 

These volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the experience of patients, residents and families, generously giving their time and talents to support community wellbeing.

10 Years of Volunteer Service

15 Years of Volunteer Service

  • Noreen Barnes
  • Bill Little
  • Mary Tomaino
  • Clive Walker
  • Rae Walker
  • Karin Ziemnicki
  • Marlene Trezise
  • Nola West

 

 

Hospital Op Shop Recognition

Alpine Health also acknowledged the invaluable efforts of volunteers at the community Hospital Op Shops in:

  • Myrtleford
  • Bright
  • Mount Beauty

These volunteer-led shops provide essential support for local programs and services and equipment, demonstrating the power of community generosity.

Alpine Health extends its sincere thanks to all award recipients, nominees, and volunteers for their ongoing service to the Alpine region.


Media Enquiries

Nadine Peppler 0439 226 706 | [email protected]

Photos

  • AGM- Morgan-Warren
  • AGM- Staff Service Awards - Carol Fraser, Daniel van der Ploeg, Lisa Townsend, Cathy Lennon
  • AGM- VolunteerService - Bill Little, Mary Tomaino
  • AGM- Volunteers - Myrtleford Hospital & Community Op Shop
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