BSc. MICDA GIA (Affiliated)

Masters Genetic Counselling, Member Institute of Community Directors Australia, Affiliated Member Governance Institute of Australia, Adept Level Clinical Excellence Commission Applied Safety & Quality Program (South Western Sydney Local Health District)

Dinethra Nandakoban holds a senior executive leadership role at Karitane, while dually serving as Company Secretary. She has a strong background in clinical and corporate governance, working in private and public health services, and a wealth of experience in leadership, safety and risk management, compliance frameworks, Board activities and stakeholder engagement.

She has worked for over 20 years in the health industry, including the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services in the disability sector. Dinethra is also a champion of digital transformation in health systems, and is currently leading over a dozen enterprise projects including a new hybrid digital hub at the newly built Fairfield Integrated Child & Family Hub in NSW, new Human Resources Information System, and access to clinical data using NSW Ministry of Health systems for patient records.

Other activities include Western Sydney University School of Medicine Interviewer, clinical and health content writer, and Cochrane Citizen Scientist.