Janney Wale has been a consumer advocate for some 25 years, triggered by her own health experiences. Now she very much advocates for the older population and those with musculoskeletal conditions. A trained medical researcher she has a keen interest in evidence informed healthcare and the safety and quality of healthcare services and technologies. Pathology, diagnostics and the National Digital Infrastructure through SPARKED and erequesting also keep her busy. She works locally, across Australia and internationally, peer reviews, and is a member of Cochrane and Health Technology International Patient and Citizen Involvement Interest. Group.