THE National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has announced the appointment of a new chair and three new directors to its Board, with Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) nominee Dr Amanda Cross replacing Robert Farrier.
The new chair is Janelle Reid, an accomplished governance and legal leader with over 15 years' experience across national health, legal and community sectors.
PSA nominee Dr Cross is a clinical pharmacist and senior research fellow at Monash University's Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, with clinical and research experience across a range of diverse practice settings, including community pharmacy, medication reviews and aged care.
She is also a current national board director for the PSA.
Joining Dr Cross as new directors are Mia Dhillon, nominee director appointed by the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association, and independent director Zion Shane Abatayo.
The new appointments follow a number of previous Board members serving for a maximum fixed term.
National Asthma Council Australia CEO Rhonda Cleveland said all bring vast experience and exciting ideas for the future of the NAC.
"We would also like to take this opportunity to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to NAC Board members who are stepping down from their years of dedication, contribution and commitment to the NAC.
"Immense gratitude goes to Board chair Dr Joanna Wriedt, who served on the NAC Board for 12 years, first as a director and then chair.
"Dr Wriedt has been instrumental in the NAC's strategic direction, providing exceptional leadership and guidance over the years."
Cleveland also thanked previous directors Julianne Badenoch, who served as the nominee director on behalf of APNA for 12 years, as well as Rob Farrier, who served as the nominee director on behalf of PSA for six years, and Ben Gargett, who served as an independent director with the NAC for two years.
The National Asthma Council provides pharmacists with resources including the latest asthma management guidelines (PD 17 Sep 2025) and advice on using spacers (PD 23 Jul 2025). KB
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