How we are governed
Our governance structure has been established to ensure appropriate management of strategic priorities, robust financial management, content expertise, and clear communication across all partner organisations.
National Steering Committee
The National Steering Committee is responsible for managing the scope of the research program and ensuring sound financial management.
The Committee is comprised of leaders from the four research programs and the two disease flagships, and representation from each state. They meet quarterly to review the progress of the research programs and allocate resources.
Members of the National Steering Committee
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
The University of Adelaide
Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
CSIRO
University of Western Australia
The University of Melbourne
Centre for Cancer Biology
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Melbourne Genomics Health Alliance
The University of Queensland
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Advisory groups
The National Steering Committee works with three external advisory groups to ensure continued engagement with our stakeholders.
- International Advisory Group: to bring international best practice to our work and provide opportunities for international collaboration
- Industry Advisory Group: to identify the needs of industry in implementing genomic medicine and provide opportunities for collaboration in technology, data analytics and information systems
- Community Advisory Group: to ensure the wider community can participate and provide their perspective in our work
Members of the Community Advisory Group
Rare Cancers Australia
Australian Mitochondrial Diseases Foundation
Patient Advocate
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Patient Advocate
Victorian Clinical Genetics Services
Kidney Health Australia
Independent Advisory Board
The Independent Advisory Board provides governance oversight and monitors risks and progress of the initiative.
Pictured L-R: Mr Peter Yates AM, Mr Mark Cormack, Professor Brian Schmidt AC (Chair), Ms Jane Halton AO PSM, Dame Quentin Bryce AD, CVO, Professor Kathryn North AM, Professor Ian Frazer AC and Dr Brendan Nelson AO.
National Implementation Committee
The National Implementation Committee works with the National Steering Committee to provide advice on appropriate strategies and facilitate implementation. The committee is made up of policymakers and planners from federal and state health systems.