Andrew has more than 10 years’ experience working in the community and disability sector. He is passionate about social justice, human rights and celebrating our diversity.

He started his career by supporting people to advocate for their rights at work. After studying a Masters of Social Work, he worked as part of the Ability Links program to promote access and inclusion in our community and to support people with disability to build sustainable skills and connections. He worked as a Local Area Coordinator and then an Advocate, before working in Participation and Project Support with an organisation led by and for people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In the latter, he supported the Board and organisation to be inclusive, and peer workers to lead projects relating to peer support in metro and regional areas.

Andrew brings with him a variety of professional skills, perspectives and networks. He has a determination to support people with disability to have choice and control over their lives, their rights upheld, and to experience just outcomes and meaningful roles in our society.