Sharon Winton is CEO of Lymphoma Australia, a member of the Lymphoma Coalition and has been a health consumer representative on a number of consumer stakeholder meetings in Australia and overseas
Prior to her current role, Sharon worked with a private health insurance company in relationship and strategic management. Previous to this position Sharon was employed in the health and fitness industry as a physical education teacher and Director of a Sport and Recreation Company.
Sharon is extremely passionate about ensuring all Australians have equitable access to information and medicines. Over the last 2 years twelve new treatments have been listed on the PBS for both rare and common subtypes of lymphoma.
At the personal and professional level Sharon has been involved with patients, carers and health professionals after Sharon’s mother, Shirley Winton OAM, became the founding president of Lymphoma Australia in 2004.
Sofi Barac is the National Fundraising Coordinator at Lymphoma Australia, where she leads community engagement and fundraising initiatives to support patients and families impacted by lymphoma. With extensive experience in digital fundraising, donor stewardship, and event coordination, Sofi is dedicated to creating impactful campaigns that drive meaningful support for the cause.
Her favorite saying, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” reflects Lymphoma Australia’s mission to ensure no one faces lymphoma alone.
In her free time, Sofi enjoys staying active with gym workouts, Pilates, and walks with her dog. She is also a dedicated mum, serving on her kids’ basketball committee, managing teams, and cherishing holidays spent exploring and creating new adventures with her family.
I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma Oct 2014 and was put on watch and wait. After being diagnosed I found the foundation and knew that I wanted to get involved somehow to create awareness of lymphoma. I started by selling lymphoma merchandise and attending fundraising events and I now am the community support manager and post all the resources to hospitals and patients as well as general office duties. I started treatment in October 2018 with 6 months of chemo (Bendamustine and Obinutuzumab) and 2 years maintenance (Obinutuzumab) I finished this in January 2021 and continue to be in remission.
If I can help just one person on their lymphoma journey, I feel like I am making a difference.
Nicole has worked in the haematology and oncology setting for 16 years and she is very passionate about caring for those affected by lymphoma. Nicole has completed a masters in cancer and haematolgy nursing and since then has used her knowledge and experience to transform best practice. Nicole continues to work clinically at Bankstown-Lidcome Hospital as a nurse specialist. Through her work with Lymphoma Australia, Nicole wants to provide genuine understanding, support and health information to ensure you have all of the information to navigate your experience.
Please note: Lymphoma Australia staff are only able to reply to emails sent in English language.
For people living in Australia, we can offer a phone translation service. Have your nurse or English speaking relative call us to arrange this.
