Lynette May
Chief Executive Officer

Lynette is the driving force behind the Disability Employment Australia team. She comes from a diverse background, with experience in community development, trade unions, aged care and disability employment. 

Her ongoing motivation is to ‘give people a fair go, and a better go’. Lynette is committed to helping people see their own potential, and assisting them to achieve their aspirations.

She enjoys the multiple challenges and opportunities working in the disability employment services (DES) sector provides – particularly when it comes to identifying the potential of DES, and influencing decision makers to improve systems for those that depend on them.

Lynette has close ties to the sector. She has shared the life journey of her 33-year-old son, who is now working in open employment.

Lynette has a Bachelor of Psychology and Business and a Master of Applied Science in the Psychology of Coaching.

Bevan Burkin
Policy Officer

Bevan has worked as an employment services professional for over thirteen years. He is committed to improving the capacity of the sector, and has on the ground experience supporting multiple JNS/PSP/VRS/DEN/DMS/ESS contracts across regional and metropolitan Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.

Through his enthusiasm for sharing best practices and performance strategies, he strives to change employer perceptions regarding disability. His strong policy analysis and facilitating skills make him an effective advocate for the sector.

Bevan has a Diploma of Employment Services, a Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) as well as a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.  He is completing his Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Indigenous Studies) through Southern Cross University.

TBA
Capability Development Manager

Heather Wilson
Communications Officer

Heather comes from a strong social justice background, particularly in the field of human rights. She has varied experience working in both the developed and developing worlds on a wide range of communications and research projects for organisations such as Amnesty International and Save the Children.

More recently, she has become involved in the mental health and disability sector, both in Australia and in the UK. She is passionate about the not-for-profit sector, and enjoys the challenge of presenting information in a clear and appealing manner.

Heather has a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Studies and English Literature, and a Master of International Studies.

Autumn Brown
Events Manager

Autumn has recently joined the Disability Employment Australia team, her bio will be available shortly.

Patricia Borton
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Office Manager

Patricia has recently joined the Disability Employment Australia team, her bio will be available shortly. Patricia is also responsible for Membership Services.