Dr Josh Fergeus is an experienced Board Director and senior leader in health and social services. Josh is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne. His research focused on the critical role of foster and kinship carers in promoting positive mental health outcomes for children and young people in care.
Outside of his duties on the Board, Josh is the Chief Executive Officer of the leading therapeutic horticulture charity Kevin Heinze Grow and an elected local government Councillor. He is also a Member of the Mental Health Tribunal, making decisions under the Mental Health Act, and the Suitability Panel, assessing allegations of abuse and neglect within the child protection system.
