John Kenwright Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Provision of consultancy services to organisations with the aim to improve access and inclusion for people with a disability in outdoor recreation and connecting with nature.

Melbourne, Australia

I retired from Parks Victoria in late January 2022. I am now doing some community voluntary work and occasional part time project work.

Melbourne, Australia

Managing a recreation camp that provides active outdoor recreation activities to children and adults with the aim of improving their health and well-being.

70 Tramway Road, Mt Evelyn

Head Office - 535 Bourke Street, Melbourne

I have a statewide role supporting park staff in engaging with diverse community groups. My duties include:- Engaging & developing new program partnerships between community organisations and Parks Victoria that improve the physical and mental well being of individuals i.e. Healthy Parks Healthy People.- Implement community programs that promote park visitation and inclusion of diverse community groups such as people with disabilities, older adults & people from cultural and… Show more I have a statewide role supporting park staff in engaging with diverse community groups. My duties include:- Engaging & developing new program partnerships between community organisations and Parks Victoria that improve the physical and mental well being of individuals i.e. Healthy Parks Healthy People.- Implement community programs that promote park visitation and inclusion of diverse community groups such as people with disabilities, older adults & people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD).- Establish volunteer and training opportunities in parks for disadvantaged groups.- Provide training to park staff on engaging with diverse community groups.- Represent Parks Victoria at community events and forums. Show less

Yarra Ranges National Park

Employed to coordinate the replacement/repair of fire damaged park assets in the Marysville area destroyed by the February, 2009 bush fire. Duties included: - Developing project specifications and supervising contractors in the replacement of waterfall lookouts, boardwalks, picnic facilities etc. - Engage with the local community and keep them informed of the fire recovery works being undertaken in the park.- Provide opportunities for community involvement in the fire recovery… Show more Employed to coordinate the replacement/repair of fire damaged park assets in the Marysville area destroyed by the February, 2009 bush fire. Duties included: - Developing project specifications and supervising contractors in the replacement of waterfall lookouts, boardwalks, picnic facilities etc. - Engage with the local community and keep them informed of the fire recovery works being undertaken in the park.- Provide opportunities for community involvement in the fire recovery works.- Assist in the Implementation of rehabilitation programs that help restore the native flora and fauna in the park. Show less

Epc Head Office -Nunawading

As part of the executive team, I was employed to manage three multidisciplinary teams in the provision of home based support to people with life threatening illnesses e.g cancer. The teams consisted of counsellors,social workers therapists, pastoral workers and nurses. I was also responsible for the management of community volunteer programs and for community grief and bereavement programs to families and friends of the deceased. Duties included:- Supervision/support of team leaders and… Show more As part of the executive team, I was employed to manage three multidisciplinary teams in the provision of home based support to people with life threatening illnesses e.g cancer. The teams consisted of counsellors,social workers therapists, pastoral workers and nurses. I was also responsible for the management of community volunteer programs and for community grief and bereavement programs to families and friends of the deceased. Duties included:- Supervision/support of team leaders and coordinators.- Recruitment of allied health staff.- Management of operational budgets and representing EPC on palliative care advisory groups.- Supporting grief and bereavement research and in improving service provision standards. - Development of program policies and procedures. Show less

Burwood, Victoria

Arthur Preston Residential Services is a statewide specialist support facility for people with Huntington’s Disease. As manager, I was responsible for the care of residents with complex support needs and for the leadership of a multidisciplinary team of staff and community volunteers.

Melbourne, Australia

As General Manager of Accommodation & Community Programs, my responsibilities included leading a team of program managers and being responsible for the management of a range of community services located in the metropolitan regions of Melbourne. I managed an operational budget of over 9 million dollars and managed over 300 program staff.

Highett

April 1992- April 1997: Chief Executive Officer Community Disability Support – Southern Inc. (Now merged with MOIRA Family Services)Responsible for all aspects of managing the organization and the provision of community support programs to people with disabilities. Negotiated with DHS on funding and service agreements. Reported to the organisation’s board of directors.