Alpine Health holds 29th Annual General Meeting in Myrtleford
27 November 2025

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.
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Award
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Name
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Role
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Outstanding Demonstration of Alpine Health Values
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Morgan Warren
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ANUM- Mount Beauty
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Person-Centred Care Award
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Denise Burke
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NUM Barwidgee Lodge -Myrtleford
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Customer Service Award
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Gayle Incoll
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Activities Officer, Barwidgee Lodge - Myrtleford
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Work Health & Safety (WHS) Award
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Binnie Neal
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Essential Services – Bright
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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.
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10 Years of Service
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Lisa Townsend
Adriana Hack
Laura Nish
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Director Clinical Operations - Myrtleford
ALG Bright
McGrath IGA Breast Care Nurse / District Nurse
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15 Years of Service
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Robyn Dayment
Daniel van der Ploeg
Georgie Noble
Kaye Pangrazio
Cathy Lennon
Alison Turner
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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
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25 Years of Service
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Margot Villella
Jenny Allen
Kerri Hore
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Assistant Accountant – Myrtleford
Essential Services – Mount Beauty
ANUM – Mount Beauty
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30 Years of Service
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Veronica Baxter
Carol Fraser
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Enrolled Nurse -Barwidgee Lodge - Myrtleford
Quality & Safety - Education
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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.
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10 Years of Volunteer Service
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15 Years of Volunteer Service
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- Noreen Barnes
- Bill Little
- Mary Tomaino
- Clive Walker
- Rae Walker
- Karin Ziemnicki
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- Marlene Trezise
- Nola West
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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