2010 Committee

PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE

Stage the Disability Action Week ‘Action Awards’.
Promote and support an increased awareness of issues faced by people with a disability.
Celebrate people’s abilities

A collaborative body that co-ordinates DAW information dispersal.

2010 Committee Members

Chairperson – Marsha Thompson (Department of Communities)
Secretary – Rhiannon Minniecon (Ideal Placements)
Event Coordinator – Karen Bonham (Pioneer Employment Service)
Awards Coordinator – Jennifer Emmett (Pioneer Employment Service) and; Sharon Haynes (Life Stream Foundation) with assistance from Kerry Clarkson (Mackay Division of Mental Health and ATODS) and; Jane Matson (Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre Northern)
Marketing Coordinator – Jon Woodworth (Department of Communities)
Auspice/Bookkeeper – (Life Stream Foundation)
Funding Coordinator – Marsha Thompson & Sharon Haynes have agreed to write the funding submission with assistance from the rest of the committee.
Mackay Advocacy has also offered assistance.