Our Board members invest their time and expertise to provide governance to TADWA and work closely with our CEO and management team to ensure TADWA is heading in the right direction.
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As a "team of teams" TADWA is led by an experienced, diverse Board and a passionate and capable Executive team. Here you can read about the people behind the projects.
Our Board members invest their time and expertise to provide governance to TADWA and work closely with our CEO and management team to ensure TADWA is heading in the right direction.
Board Member
Dan is currently ICT Manager at Juniper with responsibility for the technology supporting 47 facilities across Australia where his duties include reducing business risks through security and governance, renegotiating contracts and forming cost benefit analysis for potential projects.
Dan has a passion for ‘technology for purpose’ and was an integral part of the Juniper design team for a next generation technology platform incorporating guest and resident Wi-Fi and bedside devices for data entry.
He holds qualifications in Computer Science (Hons) and an MBA from Curtin Business School.
Board Member
Michael joined the TADWA Board in 2014 and is a public sector manager who has worked with the WA Public Sector for 17 years.
Michael has a passion for learning, and for assisting others to use technology to learn, and is the father of a child with Autism.
He holds a Bachelor degree in intelligence analysis from Queensland University of Technology, a Graduate Certificate in public sector management from Flinders University and an Executive Masters in Public Administration from the University of Western Australia.
Interim Chairperson
As an ex Councillor of the Town of Bassendean, John’s practical advice has been helpful to developing TADWA to the organisation it is today. John first discovered TADWA when the organisation was still developing and relatively small. As he began to hear more about the projects TADWA was doing, he eventually accepted a position on the Board in 2008.
John has a strong commitment to building the community.
Board Member
Tim is an Electronics / Computer Systems Engineer (Graduating with honours from Curtin University) with 15 years experience across the private, not-for-profit and public sectors. For the last 7 years, Tim has been working specifically within the field of Accessibility and Assistive Technology.
Experiencing a Spinal Cord Injury in 2002 gave Tim personal insight into the need for Assistive Technology from the perspective of users. This has shaped his engineering career towards creating solutions for accessibility and inclusivity.
Tim is a recent Churchill Fellow, investigating Assistive Technology and Services outside of Australia.
Board Member
A chartered accountant with company secretarial qualifications and experience, Mary brings to the TADWA Board a wealth of knowledge in commercial risk analysis and management.
Mary is currently the Compliance Manager, Australia for Rio Tinto.
She holds a Bachelor of Business (Double Major Accounting and Business Law).
Board Member
Laetitia started her career at KPMG in France in 2007 as a graduate in the audit department. She currently holds a position as an audit manager with KPMG Perth. She has a master degree in accounting from France and is a chartered certified accountant (ACCA UK) and holds a diploma in International Financial Reporting (IFRS). Laetitia’s background is accounting and has experience with a wide range of industry including not-for-profit entities.
Laëtitia has a passion to ensure that every person, independently of their ability, is given the same chance in life.
Board Member
Over the course of his career as a registered builder Terry has supervised the construction of more than 30,000 homes.
As the Group Building Manager for JWH Group Terry has responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the building function, including construction, estimating, scheduling and materials procurement.
Terry is a representative on a number of industry committees including the HIA IR Legal Committee and HIA Technical Committee. He maintains close liaison with statutory bodies such as Standards Australia and the Builders Registration Board.
Following his six year role as leader of the WA Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition between 1986 and 1992, Barry stepped into the role as TADWA’s Patron in 1993. He has extensive experience in community service, politics and the corporate and disability sectors.
Barry has been involved with many organisations in the disability sector including the Disability Services Commission, Commonwealth Hearing Services Consultative Committee, Speech and Hearing Centre for Deaf Children, Ananda Young Foundation Mental Health Advisory Council, Hearing Research and Support Foundation and Deafness Council WA.
Our executive team brings to TADWA a diverse range of skills and experience. Most importantly, they bring their passion and their commitment to making a difference in the lives of as many people as possible.
Chief Executive Officer
Steve brings to TADWA over forty years commercial experience, most at senior management / director level.
Prior to joining TADWA as CEO in 2017, Steve was Founder and Managing Director of internet pioneer Pretzel Logic, winner of WAITTA Achiever of the Year 2002, and a State Finalist Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2001.
He is currently Chairman of of Home Modifications Australia and a member of the Home Modification Information Clearing House (HMInfo) Advisory Committee.
Manager, South West Operations
Jayson has twenty-six years experience in disability and aged care sectors, including teaching and service coordination.
He served as the DSC local area coordinator for eight years, then gained seven years financial planning experience working with retirees and retirement planning.
Jayson has been with TADWA for three years, during which time the South West office has experienced impressive growth. He holds a BA Ed (Primary), Adv Dip Financial Service (Financial Planning) and is currently completing a Cert IV in Leadership and Management.
Manager, People & Culture
Team culture is paramount at TADWA and Carey has the responsibility for talent identification, recruiting and ensuring that TADWA is a safe and inclusive place to work.
She holds a Masters degree in Employment Relations (M. ER), and a Bachelor of Business (B.Bus) – Human Resources and Hospitality Management.
Carey has worked in HR Coordinator, Operations Management and HR Management roles for over ten years and at TADWA for four.
Business Development Manager
Melissa brings to TADWA over thirty years experience in service model/business development and strategy in aged care, disability and hospital administration in the US and Australia.
She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, and has undertaken Post Graduate work in Gerontology.
Manager, Therapy Services
Camille has thirty years experience as a registered Occupational Therapist, working in health, disability and aged care sectors, the last four of those at TADWA.
Her experience includes roles as a Specialised clinician for Home modifications and Equipment prescription, holding the position as CAEP Coordinator for three years and CAEP Advisory committee member for two years.
Camille has a Bachelor Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) Postgraduate Occupational Therapy, and Post Graduate in Business.
Want to join the TADWA team? Find out more about what we do, our history and advertised jobs for TADWA from our "Meet The Team" landing page.
