David brings with him exceptional knowledge from a long-standing career in both the private and public mental health sector. With extensive experience as a Board Director for the Black Dog Institute, a Senior Executive in NSW Health and formerly chairing the National Mental Health Standing Committee, David now leads the Commission’s work to monitor, evaluate and improve Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention system. Additionally, David is a highly experienced public policy consultant who has been an advisor to the World Health Organisation for over a decade. 

With a passion for mental health, David believes “mental ill health touches every Australian. It’s a national issue that demands action from every level of government”.