Abano Healthcare Group announced the appointment of Dr. Ginni Mansberg as an independent director effective from 24 August 2016. Dr. Mansberg is a Sydney-based GP with a successful clinical practice. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and sits on a number of corporate and not for profit Advisory Boards, including the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation, and the Australian Immunization Coalition as well as being an ambassador for Barnardos Mother of the Year. She has been appointed by the current Abano Directors, as permitted under Abano's constitution. She will hold office until Abano's 2016 Annual Meeting at which time she will offer herself for election by shareholders.