CHRIS BOWEN MP
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, SUPERANNUATION &
CORPORATE LAW
MEDIA RELEASE
28 October 2009
KATHRYN GREINER REAPPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN OF
AUSTRALIAN HEARING
Ms Kathryn Greiner AO has been reappointed as Chairman of Australian Hearing for
another two years.
Announcing the reappointment, Minister for Human Services, Chris Bowen MP, credited
the work Ms Greiner has done since her appointment in October 2006 to contribute to
Australian Hearing’s position as a very significant hearing service provider in Australia.
“Ms Greiner’s considerable experience in social work and business expertise is ideal to
support Australian Hearing as it continues to provide outstanding hearing services to the
Australian public in a financially challenging environment,” Mr Bowen said.
“Under Ms Greiner’s Chairmanship, Australian Hearing has further strengthened its
position of providing the best hearing care, investing in the latest hearing aid technology
and leading the world in hearing research.”
Ms Greiner said she was extremely pleased to be reappointed as Chairman of Australian
Hearing for another term.
“I look forward to continue to be a part of Australian Hearing’s ongoing success in
assisting the hearing impaired.”
Media Contacts – Laura Stevens (Minister Bowen) 0432 833 769
Rena Richmond (Australian Hearing) 0408 863 201
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About Australian Hearing
Australian Hearing, a Federal Government Agency within the Department of Human
Services, is the sole Government provider of hearing assessment and rehabilitation
services to Australians under 21 years of age; adults with complex needs; and eligible
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, including those aged 50 years and over. These
services are delivered through the Community Service Obligation (CSO) Program.
Australian Hearing also provides hearing services through the Voucher Scheme to older
Australians who are holders of pensioner concession cards, veterans, members of the
Defence Forces and clients on a Government funded rehabilitation program. Voucher
Services are administered under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program by
the Office of Hearing Services.
Australian Hearing provides hearing health services through a national network of 108
centres and undertakes research through the National Acoustic Laboratories.
About Ms Kathryn Greiner AO, Chairman and Non-executive Director
Ms Greiner was appointed Chairman of Australian Hearing in October 2006. She is also
currently Chairman of BioTech Capital Ltd, the Deputy Chancellor at Bond University
Council, an Authority Member of the National Capital Authority, a member of the Advisory
Board to LEK Pty Ltd and a Director of the Bell Shakespeare Company.
Ms Greiner’s professional career has been in the field of social work, with extensive
experience with NSW Department of Health; the NSW Department of Youth and
Community Services; and the Institute for Human Resources, Boise Idaho. Ms Greiner has
also had a career in media and has been actively involved in a number of not-for-profit
organisations such as the Salvation Army, Save the Children Fund and the Sydney Peace
Prize Foundation.
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