Craig Harrison - Awarded June 2010
Executive Manager, Personnel Employment
Acknowledging innovation and commitment
The Disability Employment Australia Hall of Fame recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the principles of the Disability Services Act by promoting the value of people with a disability and their inclusion in the life of their community; who have contributed to best practice in the service of employment for people with a disability has improved the quality of employment servicing for people with a disability across the sector, Australia and potentially, internationally; and have been innovative in their approach to employment services for people with a disability.
2011 Hall of Fame Awards
Recipients of the 2011 Hall of Fame Awards were announced on the 29th of June at the National Disability Services Conference in Brisbane.
The winners were:
Michael Goldsworthy, Principal Consultant, Australian Strategic Services, Melbourne whose innovative and evidence-based leadership has consistently guided disability employment not-for-profits through processes of change, enabling a more efficient and accountable sector.
Sue Robertson, Managing Director, EDGE Employment Solutions, Perth who has played an integral role in the national establishment of open employment for people with disability, significantly contributing towards improved life choices for people with physical or intellectual disability, and mental illness.
Peter Tanner, Executive Director, On-Q Human Resources, Byron Bay who played a fundamental role in building the foundations of an innovative and progressive disability employment sector along the New South Wales coast, as well as establishing a national disability employment services network.
Read the full media release.
Previous Hall of Fame recipients
Greg Lewis- Awarded June 2010
Associate Professor Greg Lewis B.Psych., M.App.Psych., Ph.D. Executive Director, EDGE Employment Solutions, Perth, WA
Trevor Parmenter AM PhD- Awarded June 2010
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