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GAICD MPH. Board Director. Appointed November 2024.
Sinon Cooney has over 17 years of experience in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector, beginning his journey with Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) in 2007 as a Remote Area Nurse. He has since taken on key leadership roles across primary healthcare, becoming CEO in 2019. Sinon holds a Master of Public Health, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and serves as a Director on the AMSANT Board and a representative on the NT Aboriginal Health Forum.
As CEO, Sinon has led KWHB to expand its impact through culturally safe, trauma-informed care and innovative initiatives such as Aboriginal health coaching and family support programs. His leadership is grounded in a commitment to placing Aboriginal voices at the centre of healthcare planning, ensuring community-driven, equitable health outcomes.
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