Catholic Health Australia has announced the replacement for Pat Garcia, who revealed he was becoming Group General Manager Public Affairs and General Counsel at St Vincent’s Health Australia in July.
Jason, who is the Director Aged Care at the peak advocacy body, will take on the CEO role Pat held for four years.
Catholic Health Australia Board Director, John Watkins AM, said Jason’s advocacy, policy and energy are an asset for the organisation.
“Jason has been an outstanding advocate for Catholic aged care and the most vulnerable in society. He will bring his experience and compassionate advocacy to the broader health, aged and community care sectors,” said John.
Jason has worked as a senior executive in the public service focusing on housing and homelessness outcomes; volunteered as an advisor building capacity in the disability sector in Vanuatu; and has served as a senior advisor in the Office of the NSW Premier. He has also served as a Board Director for the Community Restorative Centre, a Not For Profit organisation tackling recidivism.
Catholic Health Australia is the largest non-government grouping of health, community, and aged care services in Australia accounting for approximately 10% of hospital-based healthcare in Australia, 25% of private hospital care, 5% of public hospital care, 12% of aged care facilities, and 20% of home care and support for the elderly.
Jason begins his role as CEO today.
The SOURCE: Catholic Health Australia’s advocacy is vital for the sector as aged care reform continues.
