- Four Western Australians appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability and to the board of the Disability Services Commission
- New appointments bring knowledge and lived experience
Disability Services Minister Don Punch has welcomed new members to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability and to the board of the Disability Services Commission.
The board is the governing body of the Disability Services Commission and is responsible for the performance of the Commission’s functions under the Disability Services Act 1993.
The Advisory Council provides advice to the Minister for Disability Services and State Government on matters relating to people with disability in Western Australia, including on all aspects of access and inclusion.
It was instrumental in the development of the “A Western Australia for Everyone – State Disability Strategy 2020-2030” and is now supporting its implementation through a series of Action Plans.
The Council comprises up to 14 members who either have lived experience of a disability or are a family member or carer of a person with a disability.
New board members Patricia Sullivan and Christopher Kent join Dr Scott Hollier (Chair), Terina Grace, Jaimen Hudson, Professor Warren Harding AM, Amanda Hunt and Kane Blackman on the Board. Disability Services Commission Board member Linda McSherry has been appointed Deputy Chair.
New appointments Barbara van Reyk and Nia Parker join Kane Blackman (Chair), Clare Gibellini, Dr Rita Kleinfeld-Fowell, Dr John Thompson, Dr Siyat Abdi, Chanel Bowen and Georgia Inglis on the Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability.
Comments attributed to Disability Services Minister Don Punch:
“The Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability and the Disability Services Commission board play an important part in providing the WA Government with advice on issues relating to disability in Western Australia.
“It is incredibly important that the membership of these bodies reflects the diversity of the community and can represent all people with disability, their families and carers.
“I am looking forward to working with a dedicated and passionate group of people who are committed to promoting the human rights of people with disability, their families and carers.”
