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Patrick Maher |  |
From 2003 to 2015, Patrick Maher was Chief Operating Officer of National Disability Services (NDS), Australia's peak body for non-government disability services
From 2010 to 2016, Patrick was the International President of Workability International, the world's largest body representing providers of work and employment services to people with disabilities.
Patrick has been intimately involved with the development of the NDIS, frequently engaging with State and Federal Ministers, officials and sectoral representatives to ensure the Scheme was effective and deliverable.
Prior to his role with NDS, Patrick gained practical experience as part of the Board and executive team running a large disability service provider in regional NSW.
Between 2002 and 2007 Patrick served as Chairman of the National Party.
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Jim Moore |  |
Jim Moore is one of Australia's most experienced policy leaders in the disability space.
Jim has over 30 years' experience at the State and Federal level working at senior levels on social policy, most recently as Director General of Families and Community Services (FACS) in NSW.
He was also the Chief Executive of the Division of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) in NSW.
Jim was instrumental in structuring NSW's early commitment to the NDIS, which created a powerful precedent for other jurisdictions.
Between 1994 and 1996 Jim served in various capacities for federal ministers including Chief of Staff.
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