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Ms Skalban was born in Poland and came to Australia in 1968. She has extensive experience in community work in the multicultural field, particularly in aged care.
Ms Skalban has been on various community and departmental committees responsible for the initiation of numerous ethno-specific services.
She has a Bachelor of Arts (Spanish and Italian major), a Bachelor of Social Administration and an MBA.
Prior to her current employment with Domiciliary Care S.A. as Multicultural Consultant, Ms Skalban set up linkage and advocacy services in the metropolitan area, Whyalla and the Riverland.
She has also worked with refugees and victims of domestic violence.
Ms Skalban is actively involved in the Polish community and currently is Vice President of the Federation of Polish Organisations in S.A., President of the Polish Women's Association in Adelaide, Co-ordinator of Polish Link with Seniors, Editor of Glos Seniora, and Chairperson of the John Paul 11 Advisory Committee.
She is a Board Member of Co.As.It., a member of the National Cross Cultural Dementia Network and the Australian College of Health Service Executives (ACHSE).
Ms Skalban is also a member of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Consumer Advisory Council.
In December 2000 Ms Skalban was awarded the Gold Cross for services to the Polish community by the Polish Government.
In June 2005 she was awarded OAM for services to the community, particularly through multicultural and aged care organisations.
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