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Community Neurological Leaders

The Neurological Council of WA builds productive relationships and fosters collaboration and collective impact among neurological sector stakeholders.

We convene quarterly Community Neurological Leaders Forums for Perth’s community neurological CEOs and senior delegates to come together, explore common issues, challenges and opportunities, and consider our role in implementing relevant aspects of the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders 2022-2031 (IGAP) within Western Australia.

Members have committed to continue working together for the greater good and seek to collectively act as an advisory or reference group to better shape and inform data insights, policy development and funding decisions.

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Back Row, Left to Right

  • Paulette Kemp - Operations Manager, Epilepsy WA

  • Rachael Schwarz - Encephalitis Advocate

  • David Freedman - President, NFA WA

  • Etta Palumbo - CEO, Neurological Council of WA

  • Melanie Kiely - CEO, MSWA

  • Julia McDonald - Secretary, Trigeminal Neuralgia WA

Front Row, Left to Right

  • Adjunct Prof. Yasmin Naglazas - CEO Parkinson's WA

  • Courtney D'Mello - CEO, MNDAWA

  • Emma Buitendag - CEO, Epilepsy WA

  • Antonella Segre - Special Projects Consultant

  • Janet Wagland - General Manager, Brightwater Care Group

  • Bruce MacAdams - CEO, ADHD WA

  • Tina Zhang - Comms and Engagement Manager, Telethon Kids FASD Hub


Not Photographed

  • Luke Hayes - National Manager, Stroke Connect Support

  • Lenni Duffield - CEO, Huntingtons Australia

  • Stephen Le Page - Treasurer, ME/CFS & Lyme Association of WA

  • Fiona Simpson - State Manager, Dementia Australia

  • Dr. Rebekah Puls - Director of Research, Perron Institute

  • Karen Quick - CEO, Meningitis Centre Australia

  • Hayley Lethlean - CEO, Neuromuscular WA

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