Frank Quinlan

Frank Quinlan is the Federation Executive Director of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, and former CEO of Mental Health Australia.

Frank has a long history of working in the not-for-profit sector, having initially worked at Grassmere Youth Services, Tranmere Street Youth Refuge and the Australian Drug Foundation. Frank has also held senior positions with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia, the Australian Medical Association and was CEO of Catholic Social Services Australia.

Frank is an passionate advocate for disadvantaged Australians and for the community and not-for-profit sector, and has represented the interests of both his members and the sector on numerous government consultative panels and committees, including current appointments to the Australian National Alcohol and Drug Advisory Committee and the National Carer Gateway Advisory Committee.

Frank completed tertiary studies at both Monash University and Melbourne University and has previously been a guest lecturer in public policy programs at the Australian National University.

Frank is the father of three adult daughters and avid camper and traveler and is licensed recreational pilot.