Audit Committee

The Audit Committee assists the Board to fulfil its statutory and fiduciary duties relating to the financial management of Alfred Health with respect to internal controls, accounting and reporting practices.

 It aims to ensure that those duties are carried out in accordance with the Act, the Financial Management Compliance Framework, the Risk Management Framework and any other relevant legislation. This committee is responsible for overseeing the internal audit function and developing and reviewing the Alfred Health Internal Audit Plan. Also, it is responsible for:

  • Overseeing the maintenance of an effective system of internal monitoring and control of data integrity risk management
  • Reviewing the implications of external audit findings for internal controls
  • Reviewing the annual accounts for recommendation to the Board.
Dr Abhishek (Abhi) Verma

Dr Abhishek Verma is a an experienced clinician and non-executive director in the healthcare sector, with substantial experience in clinical governance and medical regulation. In addition to maintaining a number of portfolio board roles, Dr Verma remains active in clinical practice, and was awarded both the Victorian GP of the Year Award as well as the Australian GP of the Year Award in 2022.

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Ms Sally Campbell

Ms Sally Campbell brings extensive executive commercial and public sector experience to Alfred Health Board that has been earned in a wide range of organisations in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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Ms Chloe Shorten

Ms Chloe Shorten is a national advocate for the rights of children and young people, Ms Shorten has been committed to improving the lives of women, children and people with disabilities through her 30-year involvement with not-for-profit organisations, particularly those in research.

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Ms Diana Heggie

Ms Diana Heggie has extensive executive and non-executive experience and is currently Director of the Abbotsford Convent.

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Mr Lynton Norris

Mr Lynton Norris is a consultant and experienced company director. He is a recognised leader in funding and payment models, policy development and review, performance assessment and reporting, and complex data analysis and analytics.

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