About Us

Mary Manescu, Chief Executive Officer

Mary joined REDHS in November 2024, bringing a wealth of executive leadership experience in healthcare. She was previously the CEO of Omeo District Health and has held a range of senior nursing and state government roles. 

With a passion for innovation and driving positive change, Mary has successfully led high-performing teams to achieve improved outcomes for the organisation and the communities it serves. She is looking forward to overseeing REDHS’s transition from recovery to full-scale operations in the new facility, ensuring it is equipped to deliver high-quality healthcare to our community.

Mary holds a Master of Health Services Management from Monash University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. In addition to her executive role, Mary serves as an accreditation assessor with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and is a Board Director for several not-for-profit organisations.

Qualifications: BSc Nursing, M. Health Services Mgt, GAICD

Darren Clark, Director Clinical Services

Darren joined REDHS in April 2022, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having been the Nursing Director of Aged Care Services at Echuca Regional Health since 2008 prior to accepting the role with REDHS. Darren holds tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Gerontology and Forensic Nursing and commenced his healthcare career as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in 1990. Darren also worked in Forensic Psychiatry for seven years and managed a regional Aged Care Facility for eight years prior to a six-year stint as Co-ordinator of Central Grampians Palliative Care Services.

Qualifications: RN, Dip. Mgt, GN Cert, ForPsyNurs Cert

Dr Ka Chun Tse, Director Medical Services

KC (as he is fondly known) was appointed at REDHS Director of Medical Services in February, 2019 on the back of long and highly regarded experience supporting the medical services of several regional Victorian public health services. KC works with our Visiting Medical Officers and senior clinical managers, bringing his expertise in clinical governance and medical workforce management to REDHS Executive. KC is a Consultant Medical Director, working part time with REDHS while concurrently supporting 3-4 of our neighboring rural health services.

Qualifications: MB BS, M. Health Mgt, M. P. Health, FACHSM, GAICD

Mebin Baby, Director Community Care

Mebin commenced with REDHS in August 2022 bringing significant relevant experience to REDHS, including roles as Business Manager, Primary and Preventative Health with Western District Health Service (WDHS) in Hamilton, and Primary Care Consultant / Practice Facilitator with Western Victoria Primary Health Network in Ballarat.

Qualifications: Dentistry (India), Masters Advanced Health Services Management

Richard Morrison, Director Corporate Services

Richard commenced with REDHS in August 2022, bringing significant relevant experience, having held similar roles in the local government sector in Campaspe, Gannawarra, Bendigo and Mildura.  Richard currently sits on the Board of Northern District Community Health, Kerang, and is Chair of their Finance and Risk Committee.

Qualifications: MBA, Project Management

Vicki Winwood, Director People and Culture

Vicki joined REDHS as Manager People and Culture in September, 2020 with nearly 10 years’ experience in public health including Occupational Health and Safety, Return to Work and Emergency Planning. Vicki’s experience in Human Resources and employment consulting across sectors including local council and the disability sector, coupled with her warm and approachable nature has proven to be a real asset to REDHS.   

Qualifications: B Bus (HRM)