South Metropolitan Health Service Board Award

This award will be presented to an employee who over their career has demonstrated exceptional commitment to ensuring Western Australians receive safe, high quality and accessible health services, no matter where they live.

2023 winner

Richard Crane, Manager, Health Promotion and Community Development – South Metropolitan Health Service

Richard’s 30-year public health career has greatly contributed to improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians

Joining South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) in 2005, he currently leads the Health Promotion and Community Development team, strengthening partnerships with external stakeholders to improve health outcomes. During COVID-19, Richard led the non-clinical staff response to keep staff and patients safe.

An inaugural SMHS Aboriginal Health Champion, Richard is highly respected by the Aboriginal community and supported the development and functioning of District Aboriginal Health Advisory Groups.

He recently joined the SMHS Coach Consultancy which aims to empower staff to stay confident and maintain a work-life balance.

Congratulations to our other finalists:

• Kerri Martyn, Project Manager Clinical Service Redesign – Rockingham Peel Group
• Véronique Renel, Organisational Development Consultant – South Metropolitan Health Service

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