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Joined the Y: October 2025
Katrina is a senior governance professional with extensive experience advising Boards, Directors and Executive teams in complex, high-accountability environments, including seven years as Company Secretary at WorkSafe Victoria. Previously as a Registered Nurse, Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Health Program Manager, she has led programs across private, public and community health—including establishing Ballarat’s Aboriginal Primary Health Service and Ballarat’s first Headspace Centre for 12–25-year-olds. Katrina has expertise in infant, child and adolescent health and brings a strong commitment to improving health and wellbeing outcomes. She is passionate about creating safe, well-led workplaces and fostering inclusive cultures.
Safeguarding Commitment Statement
Y Ballarat Board of Directors
As the Board of Directors, we acknowledge our responsibility to ensure the governance practices, leadership and values towards Safeguarding are delivered and on display at all times. We are fully committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People, with our focus being on providing safe, enjoyable and inclusive environments at all of our services and programs. We will empower our staff and volunteers to have collective leadership on Safeguarding, demonstrating a duty of care, understanding and responsibility towards all of our children and young people.
