Our supporters
Information about our Expert Advisory Group, funders, partners and committed individuals who help us make a difference
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Collaboration
At MACA, we work closely with families, organisations and individuals who share our vision.
We greatly appreciate the support of our Expert Advisory Group, funders, partners and committed individuals who help us make a difference.
MACA's Expert Advisory Group
MACA's Expert Advisory Group was established in 2020 as part of our National Information Resource project. The group provides oversight of our information resources and activities and supports MACA to develop a nationally consistent, evidence-based approach.
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Nicole Antonopoulos
An experienced public policy consultant, Nicole is also Mum to two boys, one of whom is 11 years old and an NDIS participant.
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Professor Lynne Bilston
Lynne is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at NeuRA and Faculty of Medicine UNSW. She is Co-Director of the Transurban Road Safety Centre.
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Samantha Hunter
Samantha is the CEO of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA).
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Serena Ovens
Serena is the Executive Officer of the Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA).
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Emeritus Professor Torbjorn Falkmer
Torbjorn recently retired from Curtin University but continues to make a positive contribution to MACA's work as a member of the Expert Advisory Group.
Organisations
We have worked with a range of organisations who have provided funding or in-kind support to help us make a difference.
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Transport Accident Commision
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Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)
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Britax
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Curtin University
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University of Melbourne
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Monash University
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VicRoads
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La Trobe University
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Deakin University
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Baker Mckenzie
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Hive Legal
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Tanarra Philanthropic Advisors
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The George Institute for Global Health
Individual volunteers
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Mike Lumley
A child restraint expert, Mike has a long history providing advice on the transportation of children with disabilities and medical conditions. We are grateful for Mike's expert technical advice and tireless commitment to our vision.
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Kenneth Gray
Ken is an experienced corporate lawyer, with over 37 years experience (28 as a partner and senior partner) with pre-eminent global law firm, Baker McKenzie.
We are very grateful to Ken's probono work in assisting MACA to be registered as a charity.
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Carolyn Foster
Carolyn is an experienced digital content specialist who has worked with government, corporate, education and not for profit clients to design and deliver clear, meaningful and compelling content. Carolyn reviewed the content for our website.