Wendy Hoey PSM
Chief Executive, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, Australia
Wendy Hoey PSM was appointed the Chief Executive of Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) in September 2022.
Prior to this, she was the Executive Director of Clinical Operations having taken up the role in 2019.
Wendy is the Co-Chair of the International Corrections and Prisons Association Healthcare Network, as well as a board member of Health Through Walls Inc.
In 2024, Wendy was awarded a Public Service Medal for her outstanding public service and dedication to the delivery of health care to vulnerable populations in correctional and secure settings.
Wendy's other previous appointments include Executive Director for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service and Nursing Director for the Central Queensland Mental Health Service.
Wendy is a registered Nurse with a Clinical Background in Mental Health Nursing and over 20 years’ experience as a senior leader in mental health, hospital executive and health in secure settings.
Wendy is passionate about providing equivalent care in secure settings and ensuring that all care including mental health care is provided in the least restrictive environment and way.
Justice Health NSW provides health and mental health services to adults and young people in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems in NSW.