Our Team

Message from the Chair

I was pleased to accept the role as Chair in March 2022 and on behalf of members wish to thank Hugh Chalmers for his outstanding contribution as Chair for more than 6 years.

I am looking forward to assisting the Council on advocating for more accessible properties in the ACT which incorporate universal design and creating employment opportunities for people with disability. I am passionate about assisting young people with disability, particularly neurodivergent people, to find meaningful employment.

I also look forward to celebrating the ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards each year. I encourage everyone to think about nominating people with disability who are leaders in our community for an Inclusion Award, or nominate an individual, team, business or organisation who goes above and beyond core business to be inclusive.

For more information on the Awards and how to nominate, please see the ACT Government website.

Thanks so much to our dedicated Council members for their continued commitment to improving outcomes for people with disability in Canberra.

It is my hope the Canberra community will continue to support our initiatives to create an inclusive city for all.

– David Smith