06 December 2024
Michelle Cutler
Michelle Cutler brings extensive experience in governance, legal issues management, organisational and data strategy, and community engagement, to her new role on the SWSPHN Board.

SWSPHN has welcomed Michelle Cutler as our newest Board Member.

Michelle has extensive experience in governance, legal issues management, organisational and data strategy, and community engagement.

With past CEO roles in the health, legal and social services sectors, she brings a practical and impact-focused approach to community-based service delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Michelle is a former finance lawyer and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and currently acts as an advisor to social purpose organisations, where she helps boards and CEOs enhance their impact and deliver on their strategic goals.

Her work encompasses advising organisations on governance, regulatory and compliance issues, data and financial management issues, stakeholder engagement as well as funding.

As the immediate past National CEO of Community Legal Centres Australia and previously the National General Manager of OzHarvest, Michelle has experience in ensuring the delivery of critical community-based services across Australia, including to some of our most diverse and economically and socially disadvantaged people and communities.

She brings strong experience in working closely and collaboratively with stakeholders, including members, peak industry bodies, government, universities and corporate entities to ensure alignment of strategic aims, service delivery, funding requirements and to deliver positive impact for communities.

Currently, she serves as Chair of the Board of Shaun Parker and Company, a contemporary dance company known for its diversity and social advocacy and was previously on the board of a community housing provider supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence, and Give a Smile, an initiative providing free orthodontic care to children on public dental waiting lists.

She is passionate about working collaboratively with local organisations for the benefit of their communities, empower individuals with knowledge and resources and using wide ranging consultation to advocate for better community services for those who need them.