About us

Disability Assembly WA is guided by a Board of Directors and a Council who demonstrate their commitment and belief in the purpose and mission of DAWA by volunteering their time, expertise and networks.

Our Chief Executive Officer is supported by a small committed group of volunteer administrative support and some remunerated expert financial recordkeeping, bookkeeping and auditing workers.

LAVAN legal provide pro bono Legal advice.

DAWA supports, and is supported by, the McCusker Centre for Citizenship , University of Western Australia, and offers internships across the University semesters.

Photo of the DAWA Council Meeting on 14th June 2023. Image shows the CoLAB meeting space in the RAC Head Office building with tables set up in a u-shape and four council members standing at the front of the room, next to the two large screens showing the faces of the other council members who dialled in to the meeting remotely.

Board of Directors

Sally Hollins

(Chair of the Board)

Grace Mills

(Co-Chair)

Charmain Fitzgerald (Deputy Chair)

Erin Marshall

(Co-Deputy Chair)

Headshot of Esme Bowen

Esme Bowen

(Director)

Neil Guard

(Director)

Bruce Langoulant (Director)

Susan Male

(Director)

Tony Vis

(Director)

DAWA Council

Headshot of Mary Butterworth

Mary Butterworth

Headshot of Michael Chester

Michael Chester

Amy Clark

Carrie Clark

Mark Fitzpatrick

Paul Fleay

Barbara Goodwin

Kathy Hough

Victor Patrick

Monique Power

Gina Price

Russell Smith

Dr Sarah Love, Chief Executive Officer

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