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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Australian Network on Disability is a not-for-profit organisation that partners with over 400 active members from some of Australia’s largest and most trusted private, public and not-for-profit companies. We are highly respected and trusted, with our 20 years of experience and an amazing internal culture. We empower our network of members to actively include customers and employees with disability by supporting them to build their understanding and expertise, connect with others and check their progress on access and inclusion.

Melbourne, Australia

Social Goal is a social enterprise harnessing sport as a tool to achieve social inclusion for vulnerable people in the community. Our current project is partnering with Blind Sports Victoria to set up blind junior and adult soccer programs.We aim to do this by:* including and empowering vulnerable people in the community to participate in sport and recreation.* educating the community, in particular in the area of sport and recreation, to be inclusive of vulnerable people in the community.* providing opportunities for vulnerable people in the community to achieve their full potential in sport and recreation, and life.Experience/knowledge:* awareness raising* capacity building* program development* inclusive and accessible events

Ross House Association, Melbourne

A national change maker VATT co-designs and co-delivers training to people and organisations to develop capacity and confidence to participate in decision making, processes, issues and rights that are important to them, ensuring that people with cognitive disabilities have a real and equal voice at the table. VATT Coordinator (contract)Manage staff, project and project outcomes with an inclusion and co-design framework.Key Responsibilities● staff management across all VATT teams both with and without cognitive disability (10 staff across 4 teams)● responsible for Building Stronger Voices project deliverables and outcomes ● reporting to Department of Social Services, Australian Government● managing all budgets● sourcing funding opportunities and writing grant submissions● facilitating steering group and supporting its members● data collection, collation an conclusion● networking and liaising with key stakeholders and organisatonsHighlights1. delivering a 6 day VATT Graduate training program to a rural Victoria cohort online via ZOOM with a face to face politician pitch and graduation ceremony “On our own we have a small voice, but together we really can be heard” VATT Participant2. co-designing two new training programs and supporting resources inclusive of Easy English geared to increase individual and organisational capacity“So happy and proud finally seeing and hearing a lived experience voice within VATT’s training resources – big jump from government speak to having our own voice heard” VATT Peer Worker3. negotiating the highs and lows of working with COVID “The team have increased their capacity and confidence to deliver training via ZOOM.” VATT Team Leader4. witnessing the growth in capacity and confidence of staff and graduates with a cognitive disability empowering themselves as experts in access and inclusion “The more confident you get the more able you are… confidence breeds confidence.” VATT Peer Worker

Planning and undertaking a service needs analysis of supports within Hobsons Bay for residents living with a disability, older residents and their carers: project management, needs analysis and community engagement.Key Responsibilities1. Liaising with with community service providers, internal stakeholders and residents2. Undertaking a needs analysis to identify unmet needs, barriers to support services and thepriority needs of the target group3. Developing and implementing a range of engagement methods to obtain community input4. Identifying and recommending service and support options that can be implemented toenrich the lives of community members

Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

Guided by Council’s Disability Action Plan and the Age Friendly City Plan, this role supports people with disability, seniors and carers living in Brimbank through the provision of information, advocacy and advice and in the delivery of programs and key events. The position plays a pivotal role in building relationships and partnerships within the organisation, community members, service providers, agencies and Government bodies.Key Responsibilities● working with diverse stakeholders including people with disability, seniors and carers in local contexts to achieve increased participation in planning, service delivery and advocacy● providing detailed analysis and regular updates on current and emerging social issues and initiatives (Local, State or Commonwealth) that could impact on Brimbank’s ageing community, people with disability and carers● supporting Council Departments to maximise access to local services, programs and community infrastructure for people with disability, seniors and carersHighlights1. Community resgister – supporting volunteers to call at risk community members (seniors and people with a disability) with weekly, fortnightly and monthly welfare checks, aiming to mitigate social isolation through COVID19s social distancing2. Positive ageing and disability networks - continuing to engage community in the midst of a pandemic is vital and challenging. Without the ability to meet face to face new methods of engagement have been embraced in the virtual space3. Co-designed community club health check - DHHS participation funded project investigating the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Brimbanks community clubs

Altona

Through Council the Metro Access program works in partnership with local organisations, businesses and the broader community to develop new ways of including people with a disability in the life of their communities. Key Responsibilities• helping people and organisations work together more effectively• improving community understanding about the needs and aspirations of people with a disability• developing and implementing responses to community priorities• ensuring the needs of people with a disability are the focus of community planning• supporting service providers to assist people with a disability to live the sort of life they choose• developing easy ways for people to access information they need about services, community activities and consultation opportunities Project Highlights1. accessible beaches – leading beach access for all nationally by trialing and then implementing 11 key endorsed actions making Altona and Williamstown two of the most accessible beaches in Australia2. universal design policy statement – securing council commitment to deliver over and above minimum standards in access provision of the built environment3. international day of people with a disability – celebrating diversity and bringing about attitudinal community change through innovative collaboration4. sexual lives and respectful relationships – empowering people with a disability to stand up for their right to relationships and sexuality

Melbourne, Australia

HIGHLIGHTS• Real jobs, a real business and real wages• 30,000 hours of employment and counting• Over 30 staff members employed, trained and gained work experience• Setting up and establishing 2 cafes (Altona North and Williamstown)• Setting up and establishing a catering kitchen (Windsor)• Multiple tenders won; Hobsons Bay City Council, Maribynong City Council, City of Port Phillip, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund, and Social Traders• Numerous awards including Hobsons Bay Mayor’s Award, Maribynong City Council Inclusive Business Award, and Australian Business Outstanding Achievement Award• Establishing digital marketing with particular focus on UCAN Cafe social media channels via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website www.ucancafe.com.au• City2Sea Blindfold Challenge fundraising run 2013 • Disability awareness bento box sessions• SROI the real stories Project Management• Establish a sustainable start up hospitality social enterprise from the ground up• Create, generate and manage a business plan• Develop a replicable business model blueprint with Melbourne Business School• Manage and mentor operational staff• Internal and external stakeholder reportingSales• Achieve agreed sales and profit targets via cafe, catering and wholesale revenue channels• Key account management & customer segmentation• Actively source new customers• Hands on operational supportMarketing• Develop seasonal marketing program• Create branded marketing collateral• Develop and manage social media marketing activity• Event management, public speaking and media liaisonSustainability• Source corporate sponsorship and fundraising partnerships• Establish and manage stakeholder networks across all sectors and pathways including local & federal government, Metro Access, NFP, RTO, DES, universities, schools and corporates• Disability advocacy and building disability awareness• Tender, grant and funding writing• Governance and committee management

Melbourne, Australia

• Key account management specialising in Asia• Customer export logistics• Managing trade sales promotional activities within the region• Regional sales visits• Travel fair preparation and attendance• Production of marketing and sales support collateral• Credit control• Sales analysis and reporting• Sales forecasting and budgeting• Monitoring of travel and trade trends• SAP super user • 2IC to Asia Sales Director

• Managed Australia and Asia Pacific customer service team• Generated sales forecasts for Australia and Asia Pacific• Monitored competitor activity and external analysis, including Bookscan• Produced sales and stock reports• Managed freight and stock logistics

Melbourne, Australia

• Generated sales forecasts• Managed freight and stock logistics• Daily distributor account management• Supervised customer service staff

Melbourne, Australia

• Processed invoices and credits • Warehouse/shipping liaison• Backorder title management• Trade promotion co-ordination

London, United Kingdom

• Campaign and event management• Implemented media promotions and public competitions• National and international media liaison• Production of media releases

London, United Kingdom

• Annual Turnover £1.5 Million• Managed 25 floor, bar and kitchen staff• Day-to-day financial management• Recruitment and staff development