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Following a review of Australian Doctors for Africa’s structure, changes were made to separate management from governance.

We are pleased to introduce three new Board members – Peter Abery, Dr Nandini Doreswamyand David McCoy, who have joined John Bond (Chair) and Dr Graham Forward (Founder & CEO) on the new Board of the Relief Fund.

Further information about the ADFA Board can be found on the website

Eternal gratitude to outgoing Directors (photo) – Christine Tasker, Graeme Wilson and Ian Pawley who continue on the Management Committee.  And to Dr Kate Stannage who remains the Clinical Head for ADFA Clubfoot Programs.

Photo:  Back –  Ian Pawley, Graeme Wilson, Graham Forward; Front –  Kate Stannage, Chris Tasker, John Bond

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