Local community leaders shape Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Board

Local community leaders are strengthening the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) as they join the Board in 2025.

Mr Richard Fox MBE, Ms Sharon Williams and Ms Del Gaudry CSC bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the NBMLHD Board and will significantly contribute to the strategic directions and operational management of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

NBMLHD Board Chair, The Hon. Peter Collins AM KC says the appointments of Richard, Sharon and Del come at an exciting time for the Local Health District.

“Western Sydney and the Nepean Blue Mountains region is quickly becoming a powerhouse for world class health care, medical innovations and delivering local employment opportunities,” says Mr Collins.

“We welcome our new board members and appreciate the breadth of their experience and knowledge that will help our District to continue to thrive and prosper.”

Richard Fox is a seasoned advocate of Western Sydney. He has a long-established career in stakeholder engagement and media relations, whose expertise is helping propel the region forward to attract new investments and opportunities.

Richard is also a leading board member of the Nepean Blue Mountains Education and Medical Research Foundation which supports clinicians, researchers and educators to develop groundbreaking innovations.

Sharon Williams is a proud Wiradjuri woman whose connections and roots run deep within the community and health care. Currently working within the NSW Ministry of Health Aboriginal Workforce team, Sharon is a familiar face to many at NBMLHD having held various positions at Nepean Hospital and the District’s Workforce People and Culture directorate spanning 20 years.

Sharon is passionate about empowering Aboriginal people to have meaningful employment, ongoing professional development, education and training.

Del Gaudry CSC is a Blue Mountains local who has had a decorated Royal Australian Air Force career. She has a strong focus on supporting women and mental health care. Her years of service to Australia has been recognised with multiple commendations including the Conspicuous Service Cross in 2023.

Beyond her military career, Del has also made significant contributions in the private sector, holding senior HR positions at prominent companies like Bunzl Limited, Visy Recycling, Pacific Brands and Mobil.

“I look forward to working with Richard, Sharon and Del as the Board steers the District towards great things in 2025 and beyond,” says Mr Collins.

The new appointments to the Board follow the retirement of longstanding Board member, Murray Austin who has faithfully served a tenure of 10 years and Dr Tony Rombola, a passionate local Hawkesbury General Practitioner.

“On behalf of the Board I’d like to offer my sincere thanks to both Murray and Tony for their contributions and dedicated service to our organisation and the local community over the years,” Mr Collins says.

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