Esther McMillan-Drendel is a Registered Nurse with over 15 years’ experience in senior positions across Australia in palliative care, intensive care, medicolegal and forensic medicine.  

Esther has a broad and extensive knowledge of systems, communications, and digital innovation. Applying these skills and expertise across both clinical and operational areas, including change management and quality improvement. 

Establishing an Australian first, the Victorian Palliative Care Advice Service in 2020, has enabled Esther to continue to strive for equitable access to specialist healthcare through innovation and removing barriers for both the Victorian public and clinicians.