Our Disability Advisory Committee
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The Disability Advisory Committee provides important strategic advice, and guidance for the project overall and subject matter expertise in disability.
This is made up of:
- Selected disability leaders, disability peaks members, and industry
- Representatives from The Gordon.
The DAC meets bi-monthly and is chaired by Matthew Wright, Advisory Chair Board Director and Director Sector Engagement and Advice, Community Engagement and Inclusion at NDIA. Further information on current members are provided below in the project update.
Members of the Disability Advisory Committee for 2025:
Matthew Wright | Advisory Chair Board Director | The Gordon and Director Sector Engagement and Advice, Community Engagement and Inclusion, National Disability Insurance Agency |
Joe Ormeno | The Gordon | CEO |
Daniel Stubbs | Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner |
Chris Couzens | Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples |
Mary Mallet | Interim Disability Commissioner Tasmania |
Samantha Noonan | The Gordon | CoE DI Project Manager |
Amanda Achterberg | The Gordon | Executive Director – Education Excellence |
Peter McKinnon | The Gordon | Executive Director Growth and Student Experience |
Brendan Snookes | The Gordon | Project Manager (CoE Infrastructure) & Head of Business Services |
Sally Karandrews | Blind Citizens | Former CEO |
Sophie Li | Sign How | CEO |
Ellen Skladzien | Down Syndrome Australia | Former CEO |
Sophie Cusworth | Women with Disabilities Australia | CEO |
Reece Dumbell | Cameron Wellness Centre | Managing Director |
Madeleine Henderson | HSU |
To get involved or to find out more email our team: coeinclusion@gordontafe.edu.au