Dr Balendran is a General Practitioner, Managing Associate, and Co-Owner at Tindale Medical Hub, with a strong clinical focus on women’s health, children’s health, and mental health. She holds a Diploma in Child Health and is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. Dr Balendran is a dedicated educator and currently serves as a GP Registrar Supervisor while also teaching medical students. She is a graduate of the RACGP Future Leaders Program and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, combining clinical expertise with strong leadership and governance skills. Her commitment to mental health extends beyond the clinic where she has contributed to several mental health focus groups and served on the Head to Health Advisory Committee in Penrith, helping to shape community-based mental health services. In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Dr Balendran is an active member of Toastmasters International, continuously developing her communication and public speaking skills. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures, which enriches her understanding of global perspectives on health and wellbeing.

Gary Smith AM has extensive experience in the management of healthcare facilities and the provision of health services, predominately in the general practice arena. He has been involved in the management of general practice since 1985 and has taken a keen interest in the operation of general practice and the major organisations which influence and shape general practice in Australia. Mr Smith is currently a Director with the Australian General Practice Accreditation Ltd (AGPAL), Chair of Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP), Board Member of General Practice Workforce Tasmania, Chair of Client Focused Evaluation Program (CFEP) Australia, Chair of Wentworth Healthcare Board and Board Member of Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organisations (CAHO), India. Mr Smith has extensive representation on relevant Commonwealth and State Government Advisory Boards, Working Parties and task groups and relevant healthcare industry committees nationally and internationally, which allows him to contribute to the shape and delivery of healthcare in Australia. He has been a Surveyor with ISQua since 2010. In 2021, Mr Smith was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the University of New England (UNE), in recognition of his distinguished service of UNE Partnerships and to the professionalisation of the field of medical practice management for the past 30 years. In 2023 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to medical administration, and to professional organisations.