Yvonne Patterson

Yvonne Patterson has over 40 years of experience in human services, initially as a general and mental health nurse then as a clinical psychologist in mental health services in NZ, NSW and WA. Since 1990, she has experience in senior state government policy and funding management roles in mental health, disability, community services, child protection and court services. She has direct experience with non-government policy and funding systems pertaining to the programs delivered by Ruah Community Services and has been a board member of several non-government organisations in WA.