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The two finalists for the Executive category were Sarah Olliff, Executive Officer, Kids Plus Foundation for her exceptional vision and leadership which has driven the development of the Kids Plus Foundation and Anne Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Kidney Health Australia for her passion, focus and relentless commitment which has helped transform KHA into a stable, professional and nationally focused organisation that has a clear vision for the future.
Debby Maziarz was overwhelmed to be named the winner of the Executive category.The judges commented that Debby has driven the growth and success of Westside Circus, one of Melbourne's best known and most highly regarded community organisations. From a youth worker in 1996 to the Executive Director now, Debbie has played a major role in all aspects of the development of Westside. Congratulations to Debbie on her excellent leadership and inspiration.

Sarah Olliff
Sarah Olliff’s exceptional vision and leadership has led to the development of the Kids Plus Foundation, a unique, innovative and highly regarded service provider in the specialised field of childhood disability. Sarah has led the way in an inspiring, consultative, creative and unassuming manner, directly resulting in the success of Kids Plus Foundation. Her strong leadership in establishing this organisation, her passion and integrity in growing Kids Plus Foundation, and her motivation and commitment to its sustainability through effective management demonstrate that Sarah is an outstanding nominee for the SACS Award for Leadership.

National Disability Insurance Scheme

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People with a disability and their families need a secure future. The struggle for essential services and support is never ending – from early intervention to equipment, respite, accommodation, employment and family support.

It is time to change the way services for people with a disability are funded in Australia.

A planned, fully-funded, National Disability Insurance Scheme will underwrite sustained, significant, long-term improvements in meeting the needs of people with a disability and their families.

About the plan …

Five minutes could change your life....

Imagine a future where people with a significant or complex disability had free and ready access to all the services and equipment they need.

Show your support for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and tell the government about the difficulties faced by you and your family.

Your comments will help shape the National Disability Strategy – a vision of what life could be like for people with a disability and their families in Australia.

Read the full reports and details, and show your support

http://www.natdis.com.au/

NDT/Bobath & Other Paediatric Courses

Information on Paediatric Therapy and NDT/Bobath Courses can be found at the following websites:

Australia Bobath Neuro Developmental Therapy Association (ABNTA) website

http://www.abndta.asn.au/education.aspx

Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) website

http://www.ndta.org/course_list.php?type=PEDS

Paediatric Workshops

http://www.paediatricworkshops.com.au

Kids Plus Report

The Kids Plus Report has been made possible by the generous time and special skills of:

The printing and reproduction has been funded through the foresight of The William Buckland Foundation as part of the Kids Plus Sustainability Project.