Jennifer Fitzgerald’s values-driven approach has led her to work in the disability, health, aged care and community sectors for over 30 years. She was been Chief Executive Officer of Scope (Aust) Ltd since 2012. Jennifer is the Vice President of National Disability Services and Chair of the Victorian State Committee. She a Director of Ability First Australia and has held previous directorships of Cerebral Palsy Australia and Scope. She is the Chair of Cerebral Palsy Australia Scope is one of Victoria’s largest specialised disability service providers, with particular expertise in supporting people with complex and multiple disabilities, and in providing early intervention services for children. Two and a half years of experience working under the NDIS Victorian in Barwon has allowed Scope to understand the positive outcomes the scheme brings to the lives of people with a disability, and the opportunities for service providers to transform the way they work. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy), Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy (Neurology), a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Opposition Address Senator Brown, Shadow Minister for Disability and Carers driving principle is the pursuit of equality and fairness. Her passion and commitment to see all people treated with equity, tolerance and respect is driven by her life experiences and these strong values. She has been a lifelong advocate for equality and fairness and proud representative of Tasmanian since joining the Senate in 2005.
Jennifer Fitzgerald’s values-driven approach has led her to work in the disability, health, aged care and community sectors for over 30 years. She was been Chief Executive Officer of Scope (Aust) Ltd since 2012. Jennifer is the Vice President of National Disability Services and Chair of the Victorian State Committee. She a Director of Ability First Australia and has held previous directorships of Cerebral Palsy Australia and Scope. She is the Chair of Cerebral Palsy Australia Scope is one of Victoria’s largest specialised disability service providers, with particular expertise in supporting people with complex and multiple disabilities, and in providing early intervention services for children. Two and a half years of experience working under the NDIS Victorian in Barwon has allowed Scope to understand the positive outcomes the scheme brings to the lives of people with a disability, and the opportunities for service providers to transform the way they work. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy), Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy (Neurology), a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Opposition Address Senator Brown, Shadow Minister for Disability and Carers driving principle is the pursuit of equality and fairness. Her passion and commitment to see all people treated with equity, tolerance and respect is driven by her life experiences and these strong values. She has been a lifelong advocate for equality and fairness and proud representative of Tasmanian since joining the Senate in 2005.
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