Riwka offers over 25 years direct management experience in the health sector.

• Fellow of AAPM

• Certified Practice Manager

• Fellow of Australian Institute of Company Directors with board directorships in the health sector

• Highly experienced RACGP accreditation surveyor.

 

An accomplished business and project manager with a scientific background, Riwka offers a friendly and professional style, demonstrated in excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Starting her professional career as a Medical Scientist, Riwka successfully implemented and managed a regional laboratory of a major pathology provider before embarking on a career of medical practice management and General Practice accreditation surveying. She is the founding member and administrator of the Facebook - Practice Managers Network, a highly respected and worldwide forum for medical practice management networking.

 

Professional Experience & Associations

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Founder & administrator of global Facebook Practice Managers Network

Chair of Board of Directors | IPC Health Dec 2024 - Current

Non Executive Director | IPC Health 2022 - Current

Executive Director | Primary Care Innovation P/L 2024 - Current

Executive Director | The Practice Excellence Institute | Practice Coach 2019 - Current

Chair of Board of Directors | Cobaw Community Health 2016 - 2020

Non Executive Director | Cobaw Community Health 2014 - 2020

Non Executive Director | Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) 2017 - 2020

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Extensive career in primary health care management