Ruth managed the primary health team at Robinvale District Health Services for 6 years before moving to Sunraysia Community Health Services, as the Executive Manager of Service Delivery.
In this role she was responsible for a diverse range of programs including dental, allied health, nursing, alcohol and other drugs, counselling, men’s behaviour change and others.
The role included participation on the Mallee Integrated Family Violence Network and the Mallee Risk Assessment and Management Panel (RAMP), for high risk victims of family violence.
While relatively new to the specialist family violence sector, Ruth has considerable experience in senior management across a wide range of programs. She also has experience in working closely with government and key stakeholders to manage and implement sector change, while delivering accessible, client-centred services.