Introduction
Clutha Health Trust plays a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of the Clutha District community by connecting local needs with high-quality healthcare services.
Advocating for the Clutha Region
As the sole shareholder of Clutha Community Health Company Ltd (Clutha Health First), the Trust advocates for accessible, equitable healthcare for all residents.
Governed by a diverse Board of Trustees representing both the community and key stakeholders, Clutha Health Trust is committed to strengthening local health services, maintaining essential facilities, and ensuring the community’s voice is heard.
Leadership and Community
Through collaboration, leadership, and strong community focus, the Trust helps deliver sustainable healthcare solutions across the district.
Our Trustees
Hamish Anderson
Chair
Hamish was initially involved with Clutha Health Incorporated as a Clutha District Council representative, and then became an elected community representative to CHI. Hamish believes that health delivery for our community is critical, and a good health system is essential for our people and the long-term viability of our district. The staff and management of Clutha Health First are to be congratulated on the highly regarded health services we receive today.
Sarah Hayward
Sarah and her family have lived locally in Balclutha for the past 20 years where they have enjoyed the lifestyle that the district offers. Sarah brings a wide range of experience and professional skills that add value to Clutha Health Incorporated, including financial management, performance management, and strategic thinking. Sarah is an effective leader in working with and supporting others to meet organisational goals, her governance experience has grown from roles on both the kindergarten and school boards. Sarah has been a past co-opted trustee on Clutha Health Incorporated and is a current trustee of the Clutha Licensing Trust. She is keen to be involved in organisations that will support the sustainability of our district. Making it a great place to live, work and play.
Jolene Ollerenshaw
Jolene was raised in Balclutha and returned to the Clutha District in 2004 to only cover a temporary role as an Occupational Therapist, and she has continued to work at Clutha Health First ever since! Since 2012, Jolene has been the Quality and Risk Co-ordinator, and she has a wide range of responsibilities including ensuring that our facility complies with all the required external compliance certifications, managing risk, quality improvements, co-ordinates education and manages health and safety and infection prevention and control. Jolene has been a staff-elected representative of Clutha Health Incorporated since 2017.
Ruth Baldwin
South Otago Waikoau Runanga Representative
Ruth grew up in the Clutha District and has very strong family ties in the area. She has been working and living in South Otago for the past 30 years after spending several years working and living in other parts of NZ. She was on the inaugural South Otago PHO in the early 2000’s and was on the steering committee for the starting up of the local Whanau Ora organisation in Milton which is now known as Tokomairiro Waiora Incorporated. Ruth believes the Clutha District is a great place to live, work and play and is eager to see that we continue to have quality health services that meet the needs of our district.