The Carroll Labor Government has appointed two new representatives to help protect the rights of Victorians with disabilities.
Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn today announced the appointments of David Simmonds as Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner and Dr Sarah Miller as Disability Services Commissioner.
Mr Simmonds is an experienced accessibility and inclusion leader with a strong background in disability policy, transport accessibility reform and advocacy.
He currently serves as Director of Accessibility and Inclusion at the Department of Transport and Planning and brings lived experience of disability to the role.
Dr Miller brings more than 20 years’ experience across mental health, human rights, health and justice.
She has held a commissioner-level role in mental health in the ACT and led disability inclusion initiatives globally with the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Mr Simmonds will commence on 19 October and Dr Miller on 2 November.
Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn: “I congratulate David Simmonds and Dr Sarah Miller on their appointments and welcome the experience and leadership they will bring to these important roles.”
“Both will play a vital role in protecting and promoting the rights of Victorians with disability.”
As stated by Incoming Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner David Simmonds
“I look forward to working with people with disability, families, workers and providers to strengthen confidence in Victoria’s disability service system.”
Incoming Disability Services Commissioner Dr Sarah Miller: “I am honoured to join the Disability Services Commission and contribute to its important work to uphold the rights of people with disability.”
