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Australia’s Disability Strategy Advisory Council

Health, Disability and Ageing
The Advisory Council provides independent advice to all levels of government on the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031. It ensures people with disability have an active role in shaping the Strategy’s delivery. The Advisory Council has a direct connection to disability ministers, with the Council Chair to attend disability ministers meeting twice a year.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Jane Spring AM 1 January 2022 31 December 2026
Member Dr. Nick Hartland 1 February 2026 31 January 2028
Member VACANT
Member Akii Ngo 1 June 2024 1 June 2027
Member Uncle Wilfred Prince 1 June 2024 1 June 2027
Member Dr. Keran Howe 1 February 2025 31 January 2028
Member Ms. Kelly Brown 1 January 2026 30 June 2027
Member Ms Ms. Rachael Watson 1 January 2026 30 June 2027
Member Mr. Chris Symonds 1 January 2026 30 June 2027
Member Miss. Ellie Moir 1 January 2026 30 June 2027
Member Ebe Ganon 1 February 2026 31 January 2029
Member Ms Ms. Sara Shams 1 February 2026 31 January 2028
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