Meet The Team
Our vision is 'a community inspired and empowered by people of all ages and abilities'. All the services we provide and the work we do is aimed at achieving this vision.
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Our vision is 'a community inspired and empowered by people of all ages and abilities'. All the services we provide and the work we do is aimed at achieving this vision.
I am particularly proud to be associated with an organisation whose focus is squarely on meeting the needs of our community in such innovative and progressive ways.
Through being a Board member of Mpower, I have the opportunity to contribute relevant knowledge and governance skills developed over a 30-year career in business, finance and the aged care sector.
As a practicing Solicitor, I am passionate about guardianship, protecting the rights of people with a disability to determine their lives, and ensuring that vulnerable adult children remain protected and free from exploitation.
I believe Mpower plays a pivotal role by making resources available to families to divert young people from the court system and lessening the risk to both the individual and the community. My strong interest in disability and family law grew from lived experience in my family, which also led me to join the Board in 2017.
I am pleased to be a Board member of an organisation that has such a profound and positive impact on participants and their families.
As a parent of a child utilising the NDIS system, I understand the participant’s journey through the system and the link between participant-centred practice and positive participant outcomes. I admire the professionalism of Mpower staff and have a strong appreciation of the important role Mpower plays in the community. Employed as Manager of Data and Business Performance with SED Advisory, I recognise the importance of governance in developing a strong organisation culture and strategic direction.
I have had links with Mpower since the late 1980s and have watched the organisation grow and develop over time.
It is satisfying being part of an organisation that makes a difference and remains true to its mission as a community-based organisation, building the capacity of people to reach their potential and have meaningful connections to their communities. My extensive experience working in community services, particularly in the disability sector, and thorough knowledge of the service system in the South West Victoria led me to being invited to join the Board in 2011.
Both my genuine interest in empowering clients and passion for the vision of Mpower led me to join the Board in 2020.
My role contributes in a small way to what Mpower does so splendidly. Mpower’s professional and committed staff support clients and families through high quality service delivery and innovative practices to maintain Mpower’s focus on community, inclusivity and empowering individuals. Professionally, my experience in health, quality and risk management and volunteering assists me to ensure the Mpower Board remains true to its mission. I am proud to articulate Mpower’s accomplishments to the wider community and garner support from the community through advocacy.
As an educator with 30 years of experience, I appreciate and enjoy the positive impact that our profession has on young people, imparting the skills and knowledge so that they can meaningfully contribute to society as adults.
Each child is incredibly unique and brings their personality into a school, creating the fabric of the school community. For me, a passion for equity inspires me every day. I believe I have a responsibility to ensure every child is given access to the tools needed to thrive in an educational setting. It is this passion that led me to join the Mpower board. I hope to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation that strives to deliver the programs and initiatives that will make a difference for so many children and families who need it most.
My purpose is to help others to be the best they can be.
I feel honoured that the knowledge and experience I have gained as an allied health clinician, educator and coach can add to the Board's collective wisdom. My learning from governance and leadership in healthcare contributes to the Mpower board capabilities. I’m inspired by the wonderful services provided to the community by Mpower’s skilled and dedicated staff and humbled to be a part of what we do.
I am pleased to join the MPower Board having first handedly experienced the services and support for my family 15 years ago.
Having the lived experience as a parent, being involved with other like-minded organisations, and over 30 years in business, I look to bring these skills to support the wonderful team and help guide them to ensure these vital services are here to support our community for many years to come.
I am honoured to join the Mpower Board and contribute to an organisation that makes such a profound impact in our community.
With over 25 year’s experience in communications, marketing, and community engagement, I have dedicated my career to fostering inclusivity, promoting well-being, and driving social impact. My background includes senior leadership roles in both corporate and not-for-profit sectors, including disability support services. I am passionate about strengthening community connections, advocating for diversity, and creating opportunities for meaningful collaboration. I look forward to supporting Mpower in its mission to empower individuals and families and to ensure its programs continue to meet the needs of the community. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive future for all.
In October 2024, I was appointed as Interim CEO of Mpower, following two years as Executive Manager of Inclusive Communities. I have extensive experience within the NDIS sector, working closely with participants and their families to ensure they receive the services and support they need to reach their full potential. My focus remains on adapting services as the needs of participants and their families evolve, ensuring that Mpower continues to deliver high-quality, personalised care.
The introduction of the NDIS has been wonderful in enabling participants to have the power to choose and control the supports they need to meet their own personal goals and I am always amazed by our wonderful caring team, who give their all to support and care for participants and their families. I am passionate about the rights of people with a disability and how as a community and society we can all work together to be more inclusive of all people in all aspects of life. I am excited that in my role I can use my experience and skills in nurturing partnerships and solving complex issues, and satisfy my hunger for adapting our community systems and societal norms, to contribute to better lives for people with disabilities. I have spent nearly all of my life and career in south-west Victoria and I am dedicated to ensuring that all participants and families have equal access to our services and support regardless of where they live in this beautiful corner of Australia. My career has been founded on a Bachelor of Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration and I have worked in local government, the natural resource sector, and the health sector, before making the move to the community sector and joining Mpower in mid-2022.