| Beth Wilson has been Victoria’s Health Services Commissioner since 1997. Her main responsibility is to receive and resolve complaints about health service providers, with the aim of improving the quality of health services for Victorians.
After graduating from Monash University in the late 1970s, Dr Wilson has mainly worked in administrative law but has a particular interest in medico-legal and ethical issues. She is an expert public speaker, holding regular seminars, lectures and classes for health industry consumers and providers. Dr Wilson uses story, humour and music to get her message across in a fun way.
Prior to becoming Health Services Commissioner, Dr Wilson was president of the Mental Health Review Board, a senior legal member of the Social Security Appeals Board and legal member of the WorkCare Appeals Board. She has also held various positions with the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL), the Law Reform Commission, the Victoria Law Foundation and Telecom (now Telstra).
In 2001, Monash University acknowledged Dr Wilson by presenting her with a prestigious annual Distinguished Alumni Award. The award celebrated her contribution to research, public administration and ethical practice in the areas of law and health.
In 2003, Dr Wilson was recognised for her services to health with a Centenary Medal. She received an Honorary Doctorate in 2004 from RMIT for her contributions to health education. In 2008, Dr Wilson was named on the 2008 Victorian Women's Honour Roll.
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2001 Distinguished Alumni Award
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