Lee Byrne is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in health and aged care. Currently serving as Director of the Aged Care Communication and Change Branch at the Australian Department of Health since August 2020, Lee has held multiple roles within this organization, including Assistant Director and Communications and Engagement Manager for the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre. Previous experience includes serving as Communications Manager at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and various roles at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and The Institute of Cancer Research. Lee has also contributed to IABC Victoria as Membership Chair. Educational qualifications include a Master of Communication from Deakin University, a Diploma in Project Management from Swinburne University, and a Graduate Diploma of Journalism from the University of Southern Queensland, along with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Australia.
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Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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Australia’s health system is world class, supporting universal and affordable access to high quality medical, pharmaceutical and hospital services, while helping people to stay healthy through health promotion and disease prevention activities. The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in our Vision statement: Better health and wellbeing for all Australians. The Department uses social media to share links and information about health policies and programs. Information about the Department's guidelines and moderation of social media accounts can be found on our community guidelines page. You can also follow the department on: - Twitter: www.twitter.com/healthgovau - Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/healthgovau - Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthgovau/ - YouTube: www.youtube.com/@healthgovau We aim to achieve our Vision through strengthening evidence-based policy advising, improving programme management, research, regulation and partnerships with other government agencies, consumers and stakeholders. We deliver on our vision through our people. One of our strengths is our proud culture of teams working together to get things done swiftly, collegiality and professionally. ‘Our way’ means: • Leaders being clear on their expectations on ‘how’ we do business • Allowing people to deliver high quality work in tight timeframes by sharing information and expectations upfront • Supporting each other to learn and use new skills to build our capability • Identifying and managing risks strategically while also being innovative • Expecting high quality professional performance from each other • Looking outside the Department’s own viewpoint to work with the community and listen to their views.