I have a deep sense of fulfillment for this role as it leverages my lived experience, expertise and skill-set to create meaningful policies and solutions that are mana enhancing for the people and families we support.Member of the Service Design and Continuous Improvement committee.Key accountabilitiesThe primary role of the Trustee as a Member of the Board is the governance of Spectrum Care Trust Board. The Board is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that the objectives of Spectrum Care are met.

I am the current Chair since July 2019 and a liaison for the development of national capability and capacity.The purpose of the Enabling Good Lives Leadership Group is to provide disability community and sector input to and advice on current and future initiatives involving changes to the disability support system.

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Key achievements include:Responsibility for the development and successful rollout of the "Fund for Good" a flagship micro grant programme focused on helping customers realise their goals and dreams beyond supportsResponsibility for the development and successful rollout of the "Working with Manawanui" livestreamsDesigned to be a live interactive platform where customers can receive the latest company and sector-wide information, product tours and answers to specific questions. The purpose of the Community Engagement Advisor is to provide a bridge between the organisation and anyone who wants to direct their support services with Manawanui. They will facilitate network meetings for our current clients, provide information to potential leads, participate in client and community focused forum, seek opportunities to extend and enhance Manawanui's brand by capturing real-life stories about the value-add that Manawanui brings

Members of the Committee make up the governance structure and live in all parts of New Zealand. They have a wealth of experience dealing with disability issues and they play a very active part in the organisation.

Key achievements include:Contribution to the development and successful implementation of The Disability Operational Action PlanContribution to the development and successful implementation of Disability community forums attended by governing body members and officials.Details of all advancements made in my most recent term provided in the link PurposeThe purpose of the Disability Strategic Advisory Group is to:(a) identify and communicate to the Council, elected representatives and Council ControlledOrganisations (CCOs) the interests and preferences of persons with disabilities inAuckland in relation to:iii. the content of the strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws; andiv. any matter that the Group considers to be of particular interest or concern topersons with disabilities in Auckland; and(b) advise the Mayor, the governing body, local boards, CCOs and Council of processesand mechanisms for engaging with persons with disabilities in Auckland.Disability Strategic Advisory Group outcomesThe Group will develop, with the Council, a set of strategic outcomes and deliverables for theagreed Annual Work Programme

Key Achievements included:Responsibility for the development and successful rollout of "Mahi Rawe" an awareness campaign and e-learning/online jobs platform focused on increasing the diversity of the New Zealand disability workforceFacilitation of "Lets Get Real Disability" workshops nationwideRole responsibilities included: Advising on strategic relationships and engagement strategies particularly relating to key stakeholders particularly DPO’sProvide disabled persons perspective and insights when developing key project plans and proposals Strategic advice and input into planning for the grants factoring future directions regarding the New Model, IF and EGL Accompany and support the DWD team where approved and appropriate, when meeting key stakeholders, particularly relating to the LGR_Disability roll out of tools and resourcesSupport the Te Pou chief executive and senior leadership team on key work across programmes (mental health and addictions) in conjunction with Te Pou’s Mental health and addictions consumer leads/advisorsSupport the DWD moderation panel where required

Functions of CommitteeThe functions of the DiSACs of the ADHB and WDHB are to: (a) Give the Boards advice on:• The disability support needs of the resident population of ADHB and WDHB• Priorities for use of disability support funding provided(b) The aim of the Committees’ advice must be to ensure that the following promote the inclusion and participation in society, and maximise the independence, of disabled people within ADHB’s and WDHB’s resident populations:• The kinds of disability support services ADHB and WDHB have provided or funded or could provide or fund for those people• All policies ADHB and WDHB have adopted or could adopt, and how these policies could impact on persons or groups of people with a disability(c) The Committees’ advice must not be inconsistent with the New Zealand Disability Strategy.(d) The Committees are to ensure that disability support needs of the community are reflected in all ADHB and WDHB strategic planning processes, including the Northern Region’s Health Plan and Annual Plans, and to ensure that appropriate processes, including consultation, are followed in preparation of all documents.(e) In carrying out their functions the Committees shall also have regard to the Health of Older People Strategy and the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy.

The Principle Advisor to the Director role will be responsible for keeping to Director informed of developments across government partners and the sector. They will also be responsible for maintaining relationships amongst government partners (strategic partners list to be agreed). Identify opportunities to develop the capability and capacity of the young people on the YEG and the Cube. This will continue to create a service that fits our organisations kaupapa of providing choice and independence to improve services and access to young people with disabilities in Auckland and NationallyObjectives:• CUBE model becomes demonstration of best practice services for young people with disabilities• The Cube Christchurch is reaching its full potential through their engagement with the leadership team of the Cube • To connect the Cube Christchurch (and other cubes eventually) to the Director • To keep the director informed of emerging issues and trends happening in the sector

5. The purpose of the FOLG is to:a) Provide quality advice and support to the Ministry of Health with regard to Pacific disability perspectives, in relation to its implementation of the 2013/16 Faiva Ora Plan b) Reduce stigma towards Pacific people with disabilities and promote their inclusion in all aspects of the community.Group member’s responsibilities6. All Group members agree to:a) be committed to supporting the visions of 2013 Faiva Ora and Le Va b) utilise local knowledge, expertise, and networks to inform planning and the provision of advice at a national levelc) to review materials prior to meetings, actively participate in meetings, and respond to all communications in a timely manner d) attend relevant forums and events as approved by the Ministry and Le Vae) work in a cohesive and cooperative manner with other FOLG members f) Identify appropriate professional development activities for approval by Le Vag) forward any media enquiries received to Le Va as a first point of coordination

The purpose of the Moderation Panel is to assess eligible applications received by Te Pou for grants and select successful recipients on the basis of the assessment criteria. Roles and ResponsibilitiesModeration Panel members will work together to reach decisions by consensus. Where there is no consensus the Te Pou CEO will have final say. The Moderation Panel is able to make recommendations to Disability Workforce Development following moderation.

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