New leadership for Foundation: 2026 Board transitions

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Recently the AMA Queensland Foundation has undergone some significant changes, and we’d love to keep you up to date with them all. 

Welcoming to the Foundation Board

Newly appointed Chair Dr Eleanor Chew OAM

 

At the May AGM, Dr Eleanor Chew OAM was elected to the Foundation Board, and at the following Board meeting, was appointed as the new AMA Queensland Foundation Chair. Dr Chew brings extensive experience to the Foundation Board and has held significant leadership roles within AMA Queensland, including most recently as Chair of the AMA Queensland Board. She is currently also a Director on the AMA Queensland Education and Training Institute Board. 

Dr Chew has over 40 years’ experience as a GP, working in Brisbane, Darwin, Perth and Canberra in a variety of practice settings. An experienced leader with strategic vision and a solid understanding of governance responsibilities, Dr Chew has also held leadership roles in General Practice Training Queensland, Australian Digital Health Agency and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.  She sits on a range of committees in private and government sectors. In 2019, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to medicine in the field of general practice.

A long-time Foundation supporter, Dr Chew is excited to make a strong contribution. 

"I greatly admire the AMA Queensland Foundation for its commitment to improving health outcomes, supporting medical professionals and addressing key challenges within the healthcare system.  The Foundation’s focus on creating positive, lasting change makes a real difference to our profession, the communities we serve and the future healthcare in Queensland."

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Director Mr Greg Ewing

At the May AGM the Foundation appointed Mr Greg Ewing GAICD to the Foundation Board. Greg is an accomplished executive and non‑executive leader with over 35 years of experience shaping strategy and strengthening organisational performance across Australia and internationally. As State Manager (Queensland) for the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he plays a key role in elevating governance capability and supporting organisations to deliver sustainable, high‑impact outcomes.

His board and committee experience spans community, professional, and education sectors, where he has consistently applied his expertise in board governance, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence. 

“Being part of the AMA Queensland Foundation is an opportunity to contribute to something that genuinely changes lives - supporting equitable access to healthcare, strengthening communities, and ensuring the Foundation delivers lasting, meaningful impact through strong governance and collaboration.”

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Farewell and thank you 

Outgoing Foundation Chair Dr Dilip Dhupelia

Following the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in May, the Board bid farewell to Dr Dilip Dhupelia, who stepped down as Chair after completing his full tenure as a Foundation Director. The Board acknowledged Dr Dhupelia’s extensive dedication and work towards the Foundation’s causes. Dr Dhupelia, thank you for your contribution of leadership and service. 

Read more about Dr Dhueplia’s time as Foundation Chair in our article From vision to legacy.

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Outgoing Foundation Director Ms Melanie Mayne-Wilson

In December 2025, the Board also said farewell to director Ms Melanie Mayne-Wilson, who was appointed to the Board in February 2022. Melanie brought significant Governance experience to the Foundation Board and was Chair of the Foundation’s Governance Committee before her departure. 

Ms Mayne-Wilson’s notable achievements while a Board Director included:

• Supporting eleven medical students who were experiencing financial hardship through the medical student scholarship program

• Funding research and training for eleven GPs and GPRs through the GPTQ Research and Training Bursary

• Providing grants for Queensland’s flood victims 

• Supporting young people living with disability through Youngcare’s At Home Care Grants

• Helping vulnerable Queenslanders to access medicine in non-medical settings through The Vac Seen Project

• Supporting the breast cancer research through the Brisbane Breast Bank

• Assisting Queensland’s homeless through support for Beddown

• Providing grants to support Queenslanders experiencing domestic and family violence

• Purchasing commemorative medals to honour 200 years of medicine in Queensland.

Ms Mayne-Wilson – we thank you for your time and dedication to the Foundation. 

Board Observer Dr Lana Elliot

The Foundation also said goodbye to Dr Lana Elliot, who was appointed as an Observer to the Foundation Board under the AICD Observership Program for a period of twelve months. 
We thank Dr Elliot for participating in the program, and acknowledge the contribution she made during that time. Particularly, the significant contribution she made as a Member of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. 

We wish Dr Elliot well in her future endeavours.