Robert Knowles

Director/Board Member at

Silver Chain Group Ltd.

78 year

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Robert Knowles is currently a Director at Silver Chain Group Ltd., a Director at Beyond Blue Ltd., and a Member at Australian Institute of Co. Directors.
He previously served as Chairman at Royal Children's Hospital, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and Health Innovation & Reform Council.
He was also an Independent Non-Executive Director at Global Health Ltd. from 2013 to 2022.
Additionally, he served as a Director at St. John of God Health Care, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Integrated Packaging Group Pty Ltd., Brotherhood of St Laurence, DrinkWise Australia, and as a Commissioner at National Mental Health Commission.
He was a Member-Legislative Council at Victoria Parliament from 1976 to 1999.

Robert Knowles active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Silver Chain Group Ltd. Silver Chain Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides community health and care services for aged people suffering from diseases	Director/Board Member	-
Beyond Blue Ltd. Beyond Blue Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides support services through online for anxiety, depression and mental disorders people	Director/Board Member	01/02/2017
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Robert Knowles

Companies	Position	End
GLOBAL HEALTH LIMITED	Director/Board Member	30/06/2022
Victoria Parliament of	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/1999
Brotherhood of St Laurence Brotherhood of St Laurence Founded in 1930, Brotherhood of St Laurence is a social justice organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating poverty across Australia. The private company is based in Fitzroy, Australia. The Australian company provides a wide range of services for diverse communities, including support for families, education, youth, employment, disability, refugees and migrants, aged care, financial management, energy affordability, and climate change. It operates social enterprises such as op shops and bookstores, and offers consulting, training, and community hubs to promote inclusion and empowerment. The organization delivers aged care services focused on independence and personalized support, and partners with the National Disability Insurance Scheme for disability services, including local area coordination and early childhood support. Employment programs and specialized initiatives help young refugees and people with disabilities access meaningful work. Brotherhood of St Laurence also engages in research, policy development, and advocacy to address systemic issues in education, healthcare, social security, and employment.	Director/Board Member	-
Food Standards Australia New Zealand	Chairman	-
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates pediatric medical research institute	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	14
Global Health Ltd. Global Health Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides e-health solutions to Healthcare industry	Health Services
St. John of God Health Care St. John of God Health Care Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals	Health Services
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills	Commercial Services
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates pediatric medical research institute	Commercial Services
Royal Children's Hospital Royal Children's Hospital Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides medical and health services	Health Technology
Integrated Packaging Group Pty Ltd. Integrated Packaging Group Pty Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and markets plastic stretch film and associated equipment	Process Industries
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Silver Chain Group Ltd. Silver Chain Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides community health and care services for aged people suffering from diseases	Commercial Services
Beyond Blue Ltd. Beyond Blue Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides support services through online for anxiety, depression and mental disorders people	Technology Services
Brotherhood of St Laurence Brotherhood of St Laurence Founded in 1930, Brotherhood of St Laurence is a social justice organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating poverty across Australia. The private company is based in Fitzroy, Australia. The Australian company provides a wide range of services for diverse communities, including support for families, education, youth, employment, disability, refugees and migrants, aged care, financial management, energy affordability, and climate change. It operates social enterprises such as op shops and bookstores, and offers consulting, training, and community hubs to promote inclusion and empowerment. The organization delivers aged care services focused on independence and personalized support, and partners with the National Disability Insurance Scheme for disability services, including local area coordination and early childhood support. Employment programs and specialized initiatives help young refugees and people with disabilities access meaningful work. Brotherhood of St Laurence also engages in research, policy development, and advocacy to address systemic issues in education, healthcare, social security, and employment.
DrinkWise Australia
National Mental Health Commission
Victoria Parliament of
Health Innovation & Reform Council