About Me

I have been legally blind since being involved in a motor vehicle accident at the age of two.

As a fiercly independent person, my personal philosiphy has always been one of engaging mainstream services and facilities, equitable non-discriminatory community participation, and, merit based involvement for all. This approach has seen me develop personal skills and techniques which assist in overcoming barriers to equitable access to, and participation in all aspects of community life.

Among some of my more notable achievements, I would list my UWA Bachelor of Commerce degree, 20 years participation in open field hockey competition, a successful home life with my wife, four children and three grandchildren, and my professional and personal contribution to the disability movement.

Along with working on my successful professional career, I also love to surf, play the guitar, garden and spend quality time with my beautiful family.

Professional Acheivements

In 1982, I completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of Western Australia.

I then spent 15 years in various commercial roles including;

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- Personnel department with Woodside Offshore Petroleum

- Various small business enterprises

Since 1997, I have been directly working in the disability sector in roles including;

- Group Advocate/ Policy Officer with the Association for the Blind of WA

- Coordinator Individual Disability Advocacy Service with Sussex Street Community Legal Service

- Independant Disability Consultant offering services and expertise in the areas of disability

access, awareness and advocacy

Mobile : 0407 813 909

Email : bens@iinet.net.au