Gary over the past thirty years has been a professional educator teaching in private, public, and International schools and with TAFE in SA, Victoria, and overseas. This included working in an international high school in Africa. Gary has said of his time in Malawi “My family and I have been fortunate enough to experience firsthand what it is like living in a culturally diverse and challenging environment”. Whilst in Malawi, Gary spent time working with and securing resources for disadvantaged primary and secondary school students from a neighbouring school in Ndirandi.
Gary has always been a passionate advocate for social justice, inclusive education, and providing the best outcomes for marginalised and vulnerable people in our social welfare system. Gary’s extensive experiences as a teacher and developmental educator are a huge benefit to SA Support Services in their endeavour to produce permanent positive change in the lives of the individuals in care.

Kerry Scholten has over 10 years’ experience working as a social worker within South Australia’s Health Department. Kerry is passionate about health equity for individuals who have a disability, ensuring that every person has the opportunity to achieve their best health.
Kerry is passionate about human rights within disability and health services. In her own words, “I am committed to human rights and social justice through social development, advocacy and ethical conduct for those suffering with disadvantage. I am passionate about ensuring all endeavours I am involved with are culturally competent, safe and professionally sensitive”.

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