Leadership Team
Our executive team manages all functions of the hospital including patient management and care, health professional support and community awareness.
Executive team
Dale Nelligan
Chief Executive Officer
Dale joined Healthe Care in 2014 on acquisition of the Marian Centre, the company's second West Australian mental health facility. She commenced at the Marian Centre in its formation in 2004, and was instrumental in its official opening in 2006. As CEO of both Abbotsford Private Hospital and the Marian Centre, Dale is responsible for doctor engagement, managing day-to-day operations and overseeing governance, while leading strategic initiatives for continued growth and quality patient care for Healthe Care's West Australian mental health hospitals.
Eric Allmark
Deputy Chief Executive Officer / Director of Clinical Services
Eric has been Director Of Nursing at the Marian Centre since 2016. He joined the Marian Centre team as one of the original nursing team members in 2007 and previous roles included Nurse Unit Manager, Bed Manager and Staff Educator. As Director of Nursing , Eric is responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical services whilst providing administrative guidance, supervision and support to staff and patients
Dr Stephen Ford
Medical Director
Dr Stephen Ford is a Consultant Psychiatrist who strives to provide individualised and compassionate care to all patients. He works collaboratively with other health professionals to provide multidisciplinary care.
A Western Australian trained Psychiatrist, Stephen holds subspecialty training in the care of older adults.
Stephen has worked extensively across the public sector in Western Australia. He was previously the clinical lead of the community team at Selby Older Adult Mental Health Service. Until recently he worked at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital on the Consultation-Liaison service providing psychiatric care to hospitalised older adults. He has been in private practice since 2013, caring for adults and older adults between the ages of 18 and 108.
He is a member of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology.
