Our Disability Advisory Committee

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Centre of Excellence in Disability Inclusion

The Disability Advisory Committee provides important strategic advice, and guidance for the project overall and subject matter expertise in disability. 

This is made up of:

  • Selected disability leaders, disability peaks members, and industry
  • Representatives from The Gordon. 

The DAC meets bi-monthly and is chaired by Matthew Wright, Advisory Chair Board Director and Director Sector Engagement and Advice, Community Engagement and Inclusion at NDIA. Further information on current members are provided below in the project update.

Members of the Disability Advisory Committee for 2026

Name Title

Matthew Wright

Advisory Chair Board Director | The Gordon and Director Sector Engagement and Advice, Community Engagement and Inclusion | National Disability Insurance Agency

Joe Ormeno

The Gordon | CEO

Daniel Stubbs

VictorianPublic Advocate

Chris Couzens

Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples

David Petherick

Director of Advocacy | Rights Information and Advocacy Centre (RIAC), DANA Board Member

Tammy Corless 

The Gordon | CoE DI Project Manager 

Amanda Achterberg

The Gordon | Executive Director – Education Excellence

Peter McKinnon

The Gordon | Executive Director Growth and Student Experience

Brendan Snookes 

The Gordon | Project Manager (CoE Infrastructure) & Head of Business Services

Karly Lovell

The Gordon | Director – Student Success

Philip Waters

Deaf Victoria | CEO

Sophie Cusworth 

Women with Disabilities Australia | CEO

Reece Dumbell 

Cameron Wellness Centre | Managing Director

Madeleine Henderson

HSU

Co-creator Representative
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