Committee Member

Neil brings both professional and lived experience to his work in health advocacy, consumer engagement and community leadership.

As Lived Experience Coordinator with Southern NSW Local Health District, Neil has extensive knowledge of primary care services and the challenges faced by people living with complex health conditions, including chronic illness, mental health concerns and neurodiversity.

He has led community-based advocacy initiatives and contributed to policy and service improvement at local, state and national levels. Neil currently serves as Treasurer of Health Consumers NSW and Positive Life NSW, and has previously held consumer advisory roles with the Australian Digital Health Agency and local health districts.

His interests include healthy ageing, particularly within LGBTQIA+ communities, reducing stigma and health inequities, and ensuring the voices of consumers inform health policy, service design and decision-making.

Neil also appeared as a guest speaker on our Peers at the Table podcast series which brings lived experience voices to the forefront of conversations about mental health, recovery and care. Learn more about the podcast here.