Minister for Ageing and Disability Services, Andrew Constance, today announced the appointment of Michael Woodhouse to the role of Executive Director, Carers, Ageing and Disability Inclusion.
“One of Michael’s many achievements as Executive Director of the Office for Ageing has been the launch of the NSW Ageing Strategy in July last year,” Mr Constance said.
“This new expanded role will see him lead the implementation of the strategy and also focus on greater inclusion for people with disability and carers.”
Mr Woodhouse has 15 years experience in the health and human services sectors, working with State and Commonwealth Governments and the non-government sector.
He has a law degree and has worked in policy and management positions in NSW and the Northern Territory.
“I am passionate about making a difference to people who are too often sidelined in our society because too little is understood about their needs and the supports which will help them live the life they want,” Mr Woodhouse said.
“I’m looking forward to working towards better outcomes for carers, people with disability and seniors who contribute so much to the community.”
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Establishment of University Chair
22 March 2013
Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has announced $1.75 million for the establishment of the University Chair in Intellectual Disability and Behaviour Support at the University of NSW.
The University Chair will lead research in the field of behaviour support and seek to increase the capacity of a wide range of disciplines that work with people with an intellectual disability who have complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Practice in a broad range of disciplines such as special education, psychology, medicine, social work, health and law will benefit from the work of the University Chair.
.... The Chair will initially be funded for three years and will work closely with the existing University Chair in Intellectual Disability/Mental Health, also based at the University of NSW and funded under Stronger Together.
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First Living Life My Way ambassadors and champions announced
25 March 2013
Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has announced the first round of Living Life My Way (LLMW) Ambassadors and Champions, who will help raise community awareness about disability reform in NSW.
"This is an extraordinary group of people, who have truly inspiring stories to share with others," Mr Constance said.
"All 19 have first-hand experience of living with disability, and they all share the common desire to make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of others.
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