Our People
2 October, 2025
Cameron Evans to lead health service Board
NEW East Grampians Health Service Board Chair Cameron Evans is looking forward to building on the strong foundations already in place at the health service.
“For me, it’s about ensuring that EGHS continues to be a trusted, responsive and innovative health service,” Mr Evans said.
“I’d like to focus on strengthening partnerships across the region, supporting our workforce, continuing our strong education focus, commitment to growing our own and ensuring sustainability so that we can keep delivering excellent care into the future.”
Mr Evans was elected Board Chair at the August Board meeting, following the retirement of Ken Weldin, who served as Board Chair for three years and as a Board Director for four years.
“With a strong strategic focus, Mr Weldin guided the health service through the turbulent period when mergers were being promoted,” Mr Evans said.
“On behalf of the Board, the Executive, and all EGHS staff, I thank him for his strong leadership and dedication over the past three years.”
The transition to Mr Evans as Chair marks an important opportunity for EGHS to embrace and help shape the outcomes of the newly formed Grampians Local Health Service Network (GLHSN).
As a member of the GLHSN Chairs Committee, Mr Evans, together with representatives from the seven other Health Services, is working to strengthen collaboration from Beaufort to the border and deep in to the North-West of the State, while ensuring each service maintains its individual identity.
The role of the Board Chair is to lead the Board in setting the strategic direction of the health service, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the CEO and executive team.
“Importantly, it’s about enabling every Board Director to contribute effectively, while keeping the focus on achieving the best possible health outcomes for our community,” Mr Evans said.
Mr Evans joined the EGHS Board in 2021 and has served as Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Clinical Consultative Committee, a member of the Governance Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, Finance, Risk, Audit & Capital Development Committee and represented EGHS on the Grampians Local Health Service Network Board Chairs Committee.
He has also served as a Trustee of the Building for the Future Foundation.
Mr Evans has spent 25 years in the technology, telecommunications, and business sectors, with a focus on helping organisations use technology to improve efficiency, security, and service delivery.
Calling Ararat home for the past 20 years, Mr Evans’ mother grew up in Ararat, his grandfather was Mayor in 1967-1969, and his great grandfather was Mayor in 1953-1954.
Mr Evans said he originally joined the EGHS Board because of the vital role the health service played in the health and wellbeing of the community.
“I’ve enjoyed working alongside passionate professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care,” Mr Evans said.
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