The dedicated team behind DDWA's Executive, Board Members and Advisory Council.

Our People

Meet the dedicated team behind DDWA: Our Board Members, Our Advisory Council, and the Executive and Staff.

Our Board

Kieron Flynn

Keiron Flynn

Chair

Kieron joined the DDWA Board at the Annual General Meeting held in 2013. He was appointed as Chair in 2020.

Kieron has two children with developmental disabilities.

He works in corporate communications and public health advocacy and was previously a journalist for more than 20 years.

Kieron is committed to ensuring social and workplace inclusion of people with developmental disabilities.

Trish Sullivan

Trish Sullivan

Deputy Chair

Trish has extensive experience and qualifications in health and mental health, working across public and non-government health sectors, in metropolitan and regional areas and with diverse populations. Transitioning from nursing to management, Trish has worked in senior positions for the last 15 years.

Trish is currently the Service Co-Director for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at the Child & Adolescent Health Service, overseeing metropolitan and state-wide mental health services for children and adolescents (0-18 years).

Trish has three adult children, one of whom has autism, an intellectual disability and epilepsy and was a member of DDWA before joining the Board. Over the years, Trish has sat on numerous committees, advisory groups and reference groups including those that support people living with a disability. Trish is passionate about supporting people with a disability to live their best life through inclusion, self-determination and co-design.

 

 

Kelly Turner

Kelly Turner

Treasurer

Kelly was appointed Treasurer at the 2022 Annual General Meeting. Kelly is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance.  Kelly has over 20 years’ experience working across the M&A, business restructuring and insolvency sectors, specialising in business transformation, debt management, cash flow forecasting/advice, forensic analysis and formal insolvency processes.

Kelly is passionate about improving the mental health of children and adults with disability, particularly adolescent girls, and would like to see an increase in specialist mental health services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Kelly is also passionate about improving the participation rates of children and adults with disability in sport – both within schools and socially.

Through the DDWA board membership, Kelly hopes to assist people with developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life, better participate in the community alongside their peers and to help build a stronger support network for their caregivers.

Kelly is a mother of two children – one with Autism, ADHD and Anxiety and the other with Autism.

Secretary

role is currently vacant

Andrea Williams

Andrea Williams

Member - Intelife

Andrea is currently the General Manager of Support Services at Intelife Group and has a strong background in governance, NDIS, service redesign and operational management.  Andrea has worked in the disability sector for over 20 years and is an occupational therapist by profession.  Andrea comes to the position of DDWA board member to broaden the scope and depth of her contributions to the sector.

Mary Choy

Mary Choy

Member

Mary has extensive qualifications and a background in science, commerce, law and mediation.

Mary currently works in local government as an elected official and she also sits on numerous committees, advisory groups and reference groups including not-for-profit organisations that serve the disability sector in our local W.A. community.

Mary has two children, one of whom with a mild intellectual disability with autistic traits and epilepsy and was a member of DDWA before joining the Board.

In having to navigate and advocate for her own child living with a developmental disability, Mary is passionate about promoting advocacy services, education and support opportunities for other families living with developmental disability.

Mary Choy

Andrea Moss

Andrea Moss
Member

Andrea was appointed to the DDWA Board in 2018. She is a recent-past DDWA Board Secretary, 2019-2023.

Andrea has 20 years’ experience working in the corporate sector and has qualifications in administration and public relations.

Andrea has previously worked with a plan management provider within the NDIS. Andrea lives with a physical disability and therefore has a strong empathy with all people with disabilities.

She has made a significant personal contribution to the community through volunteer work, particularly at Volunteering WA where she assisted with administration and membership services.

Andrea is passionate about assisting people with disabilities and is determined to have a positive impact on the well-being of those with disabilities.

Sandra Fedele

sandra
Member

Sandra is the single parent of a 19-year-old son with Cerebral Palsy (Right Hemiplegia) and Refractory Epilepsy as well as Fraternal twins and 2 additional bonus children.

She was also the sister of a brother who also had complex Cerebral Palsy, intellectual disability, and epilepsy so her entire life (50+ years) has seen disability, family life, medical scenarios, education, and employment in the disability sector from a historical to a current sense.

She has a strong passion for improving the capability, capacity, and opportunity of individuals, and their families, to live a fulfilling and safe life as well as promoting advocacy services, education, and support opportunities for families who have a disabled family member.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Medical Science), Postgrad Diplomas and has worked in healthcare for over 30 years.  She has also been involved in Education & Training as well as Management of teams, protocols, and Governance. She is currently studying her Master’s in Business Law.

Making the best of situations and allowing her son to lead a fulfilling life to the best of his capabilities is important. She is passionate and hopes to bring diversity and new perspectives to the group.

Brooke Draper

Brooke Draper Active - Board Member, as of November 2023
Member - Activ

Brooke is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Activ Foundation and has extensive leadership and management experience in the disability sector.

Through her roles with Activ Foundation and previous work with Ability WA, Mission Australian and YMCA, Brooke has established strong connections throughout the sector and has maintained her commitment to prioritising customers throughout all aspects of her work.

Brooke has held several Board positions over the years including a current Board Member of SECCA position as well as the DDWA position on behalf of Activ. She is passionate about inclusivity and equality for all people across our communities especially those who are living in disadvantage.

Appointed at AGM, 30 November 2023

Anna Kirby

Anna Kirby MyPlace - Board Member since November 2023
Member - My Place

Anna has a Bachelor of Social Work, graduating from Curtin University in 1998, and has worked in the Disability Sector for 28 years. Formally a Social worker, Policy Officer and Local Area Coordinator with the Disability Services Commission, Anna joined My Place WA 16 years ago. During this time Anna has worked as a Coordinator, Training and Development Officer, Team Leader and, in the last four years, Manager of the Family Services Team.

Anna is passionate about supporting people with developmental disability to have a good quality of life and has worked in areas that focus on individualised and person-centred frameworks. Anna founded the Family Services Team at My Place to support young people and children with disability who are in the Child Protection System and is highly child focussed and trauma informed in her practice.

Anna joined the Board of DDWA in December 2023 as a representative from the Sector.

Appointed at AGM, 30 November 2023

Alan Langford

Alan Langford - Board Member since November 2023
Member

Alan is the father and secondary carer of an adult daughter who has physical and intellectual disabilities.

He had a long career in the finance sector, including 31 years as Bankwest’s chief economist. Since retiring in 2020, he has maintained his long-standing links with Curtin University as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Business and Law, and has also become more active in disability advocacy and awareness, including through the D-Dads network.

Although Alan’s daughter is a NDIS participant, he is passionate about addressing the unmet needs of people with disabilities, whether they are covered by the national scheme or reliant on other support mechanisms. In particular, the disability advocacy and awareness community has a vital role to play in ensuring the NDIS Review’s recommendations about the need to establish and fund adequate foundational supports are implemented thoughtfully and in a timely manner.

Appointed at AGM, 30 November 2023

Our Advisory Council

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At DDWA, we believe in the power of inclusivity and representation. That's why we have an Advisory Council of people with intellectual disability, who report directly to our Board. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to ensure that the directions and strategies of DDWA's work are aligned with the needs and preferences of our cohort - people with developmental disability.

Established in 2021, the DDWA Advisory Council was formed following an outreach to the community for people to express their interest in participating on the council. Eight individuals were successfully recruited onto the Advisory Council, and we provided them with Easy Read guidelines to understand their roles and responsibilities.

John Hines served as the initial chairperson from 2021 to 2023, and we are pleased to announce that Michelle Silver has recently been elected as the new chair. The Advisory Council has been actively involved in various activities, including meeting with the Minister for Disability Services and developing a register of issues important to representatives of people with intellectual disability.

One of the highlights for the Advisory Council has been their presentations at the DDWA Annual General Meetings in 2021 and 2022, where they showcased their role and achievements. We are proud to have the Advisory Council as an integral part of our organisation, providing invaluable insights and perspectives to guide our work towards better serving our community.

Our Executive Team

Photo of Mary Butterworth

Mary Butterworth

Chief Executive Officer

Email mary.butterworth@ddwa.org.au
Phone (08) 9420 7230

Sue Birch

Sue Birch

Finance Manager

Email sue.birch@ddwa.org.au
Phone (08) 9420 7283

Leticia Grant

Leticia Grant

Advocacy Services Manager

Email leticia.grant@ddwa.org.au
Phone (08) 9420 7203

Teresa Pracillio

Teresa Pracilio

Administration Manager

Email teresa.pracilio@ddwa.org.au
Phone (08) 9420 7203

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Anne Livingston

Support Coordination Manager

Email anne.livingston@ddwa.org.au
Phone (08) 9420 7203

Bron Pike

Bronwyn Pike

Side by Side Program Manager

Email bronwyn.pike@ddwa.org.au
Phone (08) 9420 7203

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