Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Ravi Krishnamurthy accepts the Leader in Inclusion award from Mark Mulligan of Icon Water.
In brief
- Winners of this year’s Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards have been announced.
- The Awards celebrate people with disability who are leaders in the community.
- The six award winners are listed in this story.
Recipients of the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards have been announced.
The Awards celebrate people with disability who are leaders in the Canberra community.
They recognise those who improve the experiences of people with disability in the workplace, business and community.
The nomination process
Anybody can nominate someone in one of the six award categories.
Nominees can be:
- individuals
- teams
- local businesses
- community organisations
Self-nominations are also welcome.
The judging process
The judging panel includes:
- people with disability
- awards sponsors
- ACT Inclusion Council members
- members of the Canberra business community.
“It is wonderful to see the achievements of all the winners… They are taking us one step closer to a truly inclusive capital,” ACT Inclusion Council Chair Mr David Smith said.
The winners
Leader in Inclusion – Ravi Krishnamurthy
Ravi has been a relentless force for change in the Canberra community for more than 20 years.
Excellence in Inclusive and Innovative Employment Practices – The Apollo Neurodiversity Program
This program offers neurodivergent people a career in ICT within the Australian Public Service.
Excellence in Collaborating with people with Disability – Safer Me Safer You Project Advisory Group
Safer Me Safer You Project Advisory Group, by Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT, has set a benchmark for inclusive co-design.
Excellence in Access and Inclusion – Netball ACT’s 2024 All Abilities Netball program
Netball ACT’s 2024 All Abilities Netball program has enabled people with disability to play netball in a mainstream competition, making sport more inclusive.
Excellence in Innovation and Impact – Derek Brewer
Derek is the founder of Panache Special Needs Driver Training Program. This supports neurodivergent learner drivers and other learner drivers with disability.
Sue Salthouse Award for Championing Human Rights and Equality – Renée Heaton
Renée is a powerful advocate and leader. She has led the ACT Disability Reference Group for almost four years.
Congratulations to the winners and all nominees.
View the list of finalists and winners on the ACT Inclusion Council website.
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