Our consultative committee

Our consultative committee brings together people with diverse experience of and expertise in issues affecting people with disability. The committee members focus on making sure NDIS supports and services are safe and high quality.

Consultative committee purpose and structure

The consultative committee connects people from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission with stakeholders so that the voice of the participant is considered as part of the decision-making process.

The committee is supported by these advisory groups:

  • Provider advisory group
  • Complaints function advisory group.

For more information on the Consultative Committee please see the Consultative committee terms of reference or contact the Committee Secreteriat via email committee@ndiscommission.gov.au.

Committee membership

The consultative committee has a mix of participants, peaks, workers, disability representative organisations and stakeholders, and reflects sector and geographic diversity.

Andrew Rowley CEO, Ability First Australia

Angus McFarland Secretary, Australia Services Union NSW / ACT

Carol Berry Alliance20 Representative, CEO, The Disability Trust

Carolyn Frohmader Human Rights Consultant

Megan Spindler-Smith Deputy CEO, People with Disability Australia

Claire Bertholli NDIS Participant, NSW

David West NDIS Participant, VIC

Hannah McPierzie NDIS Participant, WA

Jeff Smith CEO, Disability Advocacy Network Australia

Kamania Butler NDIS Participant, QLD

Mark Blowers NDIS Participant, WA

Mary Henley-Collopy NDIS Consultant, Australian Federation of Disability Organisations

Natalie Tomas NDIS Participant, VIC

Natasha Street NDIS Participant, TAS

Peter Tully NDIS Participant, QLD

Sarah Butler NDIS Participant, NSW

Shawn Phua NDIS Participant, QLD

Rhys Howard Policy & Systematic Advocacy, Team Leader, First Nations Disability Network

Sarah Nicoll Head of Quality and Safeguarding, National Disability Services

Committee discussion topics

A summary of the topics discussed at each committee meeting is in Consultative committee communiques.

Provider advisory group

The provider advisory group is a subcommittee of the consultative committee. The group provides advice to the NDIS Commission about specific subject areas, projects and initiatives.

NameOrganisation
Lexi EdmondsonNetwork Manager, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health
Astrid TimmersManaging Director, Ability Housing
Michelle OliverActing General Manager, Occupational Therapy, at Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
Jess HarperCEO, Disability Intermediaries Australia
Serena OvensCEO, Assistive Technology Suppliers of Australia
Ben FioramonteHead of Disability Services, Settlement Services International
Angela YeeCEO, Supported Independent Living Cooperative
Richard DalyComplex Needs NDIS Support Coordinator, Riverina Family Services
Terry SymondsCEO, Yooralla
Debbie Eisenhauer-RodneyCEO, Australian Community Industry Alliance
Jordan O'ReillyCo-Founder and Executive Director, Hire Up
Thea DunkleyAssistant Director, Disability, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

Consultative committee resources

Consultative committee terms of reference

Easy Read: Consultative committee terms of reference

Consultative committee communiques

Consultative committee communique - May 2024

Consultative committee communique - February 2024

Consultative committee communique - November 2023

Consultative committee communique - August 2023

Provider advisory group resources

Provider advisory group terms of reference

Provider advisory group communiques

Provider Advisory Group communique – April 2024

Provider Advisory Group communique – October 2023