Provides Disability Awareness Training for a range of not-for-profit, Government and businesses. Specialises in:- Developing new training modules catering to client needs- Implementing hands-on and practical training for disability or aged care service providers- Providing accessibility audits and recommendations for organisations- Presenting a range of motivational speaking engagements catering to community or coporations - Disability employment service provider… Show more Provides Disability Awareness Training for a range of not-for-profit, Government and businesses. Specialises in:- Developing new training modules catering to client needs- Implementing hands-on and practical training for disability or aged care service providers- Providing accessibility audits and recommendations for organisations- Presenting a range of motivational speaking engagements catering to community or coporations - Disability employment service provider consultation- Facilitating participatory projects development or evaluations- Mentoring and coaching to professionals, community workers, people with a disabilities, atheletes or other individuals Show less

Chairperson for marketing and recruitment. Organisational development and indivdual mentoring.

Achilles Running Club is a NGO that assists people who are vision impaired reach their athletic goals. Commitment involves attending weekly training sessions and monthly executive committee meetings. Have represented Achilles at the New York marathon (1997, 2006, 2009), climbed the Empire State Building (1998), completed Comrades, an ultra-marathon in South Africa (2000) and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro (2001).; for the Australia Day program; This program sends high achieving Australians to… Show more Achilles Running Club is a NGO that assists people who are vision impaired reach their athletic goals. Commitment involves attending weekly training sessions and monthly executive committee meetings. Have represented Achilles at the New York marathon (1997, 2006, 2009), climbed the Empire State Building (1998), completed Comrades, an ultra-marathon in South Africa (2000) and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro (2001).; for the Australia Day program; This program sends high achieving Australians to community Australia Day celebrations all over New South Wales. As part of these celebrations, Ambassadors are asked to deliver the keynote address which captures the true spirit of being Australian.; for the Don't Dis My Ability Program,; Acted as an Ambassador for the International Day for People with Disability Chosen to attend major corporations (e.g. Westpac, Landcorp) to speak on behalf of people with disabilities and to advocate what people with disabilities can achieve. Guest appearance on Channel 10 News and Today morning program on Channel 9, an opportunity to deliver key messages for the Don't Dis My Ability campaign.; Elite individuals were invited to promote environmentally-friendly initiatives. Role involved speaking to high school students about being environmentally aware and how they could make a difference. Show less

Vision Australia is a nationally based organization for the vision impaired that assists people who are blind or have low vision with everyday living.Roles and responsibilities included:Acting as an advocate for the needs of people who are blind or who are vision impaired. This public relations role included breaking down the community's preconceived ideas about disability and educating the community about the vision impaired population;Conducting training programs to increase… Show more Vision Australia is a nationally based organization for the vision impaired that assists people who are blind or have low vision with everyday living.Roles and responsibilities included:Acting as an advocate for the needs of people who are blind or who are vision impaired. This public relations role included breaking down the community's preconceived ideas about disability and educating the community about the vision impaired population;Conducting training programs to increase awareness of issues relating to vision loss. This included working with corporate groups (e.g. Qantas, Virgin Blue, Westpac) community organizations (e.g. nursing homes and government organizations (e.g. local councils, transport services) and schools;Establishing and overseeing the management of the New South Wales Speakers Network. This involved recruiting and speakers who are vision impaired who would present their experiences to the community; andInvited to present motivational talks to large community and corporate groups (e.g. Rugby League Teams, the Victorian Chief Executive Officers Institute, Parks and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Price Waterhouse and Coopers) LEADERSHIP, ACHIEVEMENTS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Leadership Show less