HBF, Australia's second-largest not-for-profit health fund, has appointed Dr. Lachlan Henderson as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective in early 2023. Dr. Henderson (pictured) joined HBF from Epworth HealthCare, Victoria's largest not-for-profit private hospital group, where he had been the group chief executive since 2017. He has more than 30 years of experience in health services as a general practitioner and in clinical and managerial roles, including as…

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The Lerian Association of Sydney and New South Wales – Leros is set to mark its milestone 50th anniversary with an event on November 26, 2022 at the Pan Arcadian Club in Ashbury in Sydney’s inner west. The celebratory event was originally planned for last year to mark the Association’s 50th anniversary, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. On November 26, guests will enjoy live music, a 3-course meal and a night full of dancing, celebration…

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The vulnerability of Australian companies to cyberattacks has been underscored by a new survey showing most boards still lack specific expertise despite the well-known threat posed by hackers. Less than a month after a cyberattack on Optus exposed the details of millions of customers, the bi-annual sentiment poll by the Australian Institute of Company Directors shows that while boards insist that they are aware of the risks of an attack, only one-third have a committee…

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The AMA is extraordinarily disappointed at the allegations today in the media suggesting that up to $8b is being defrauded each year from Medicare by health professionals including doctors. These claims are…

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When speaking publicly, new Aged & Community Care Providers Association chief executive officer Tom Symondson said he will focus on how sector issues are impacting older Australians instead of how they affect providers. Speaking…

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The Kytherian Association of Australia (KAA) has celebrated its centenary with a bang. From its annual debutante ball to a special Nostalgia Day and Mamma Mia taverna night, every event has been enjoyed by both the young and elderly. But who has been behind all these events? The Chairman of the KAA’s Centenary Committee, Andrew Malanos, and his dedicated team of volunteers. As the KAA’s centenary year comes to a close, The Greek Herald spoke to Mr Malanos about…

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The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has announced its CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, will be stepping down in early 2023. Appointed to the position of CEO in 2016, Gleeson’s major achievements include the expansion and digitisation of AIRAH’s knowledge assets such as the Design Application (DA) manual series, successful advocacy for the compulsory registration of engineers, promoting women in STEM, establishing AIRAH’s membership…

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The country's second-largest ex-service organisation is coming to an end. The National Servicemen's Association of Australia will be closing its doors in 2026, with leaders saying there are too few of the 287,000 veterans who once served, and commonly known as Nashos, left alive to carry on the group. At 70 years old, Hervey Bay veteran Brian Barker is Queensland's youngest president of a nasho branch. "I…

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Karen Lunn has made history by becoming the first-ever woman to chair the Australian Golf Industry Council. Lunn, who is also Chief Executive of the WPGA Tour Australasia, was elected this week to the role. She replaces Gavin Kirkman, Chief Executive of the PGA of Australia, who served two terms over four years at the helm of the all-encompassing industry body. “I’m very honoured,” said Lunn today. “To represent the whole of…

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Cyber Security Awareness Month is an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online. Find out how to get involved. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) theme for 2022 is ‘Have you been hacked?’. Throughout October, the ACSC will focus on a number of weekly themes including: Is your email secure? How to act now to stay secure. It’s time to take action. To…

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The Optus data breach has left the personal information of millions of customers exposed – and new information is still coming to light about exactly what information is out there. Not to mention, who will use it and for what purposes. Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin issued a heartfelt apology – but she also said the company is not "the villain" and urged customers to be on high alert. So, Optus isn't to blame?As Optus customers vigilantly…

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