The Violet Initiative (Violet) has announced the appointment of former Small Business Ombudsman Ms Kate Carnell AO, as their new Board Chair. The Violet Initiative acts to support carers and reduce regretful outcomes (including economic) resulting from predictable death – approx 100,000 per year of which 60,000 are in a residential aged care setting. Taking over from Acting Chair Mr Peter Shorthouse, Ms Carnell brings significant experience in leading the strategy and development in the national not-for-profit sector, particularly in the area of mental health, primary health care and aged care. She also sits on the board of care platform, Mable.
