Scott Sheppard - Chief Executive Officer - Able Australia receives an award - DISABILITY PROFESSIONALS VICTORIA Fellowship Congratulations to Scott Sheppard of Able Australia who was awarded DISABILITY PROFESSIONALS VICTORIA Fellowship at the conference cocktail party on Thursday 13th June. Scott is well-known and well-respected throughout the disability sector from many years of service, in particular executive officer roles at UnitingCare Community Options and Wallara Australia, and now at as new Chief Executive Officer, Able Australia. Scott has an extensive history of involvement in the disability sector, with a committment to making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by disability. His involvements also include: a.. National Disability Services Victorian State Committee Member (former Chairman and National Director) b.. National Disability Insurance Scheme Victorian Campaign Taskforce Chairman c.. Victoria & Tasmania UnitingCare CEO Forum Chairman d.. Ministerial appointment to Disability Services Board of Victoria (second term) and Chairman of the Data Collection and Reporting Task Group that developed a web based complaints data management and reporting tool e.. Conference presenter on papers including Respond, Influence and Shape the Future, Developing and Implementing "Standards", Modernising an Organisation for the 21st Century and Partnerships, Measuring outcomes for individuals in a Quality Framework, and current best practices. f.. A founding member of Disability Professionals Victoria; Disability Professional of the Year 2008 g.. Cardinia Primary School Council President h.. Former Kooweerup Regional Health Service (incorporating Aged Care Facilities) Board Director i.. Harvard Fellowship Strategic Perspectives in Non Profit Management 2012 Congratulations to Scott for receiving this award, for his many years of service to the disability sector, and to Disability Professionals Victoria. Trudy Ryall E: trudy.ryall@xxxxxxxxxxx M: 0401324381