Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities
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The international day of persons with disabilities, celebrated on December 3rd, serves as a reminder of the ongoing need to break down barriers and promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.This theme focuses on building societies that are inclusive and supportive of people with disabilities to build an overall social development and address inequalities. It encourages the creation of inclusive societies where people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of life.
We'll be joined by three wonderful speakers:
Sugandha (Sig) Chapman
Sugandha is a leadership futurist, inclusion strategist and ADHD-powered storyteller helping organisations re-imagine leadership for a world built on difference. With over a decade in DEI, culture and capability development, she’s worked with clients globally including Coca-Cola, CBA, Woolworths and Adobe to humanise leadership and make inclusion actionable.
A late-diagnosed woman of colour and daughter of immigrants, Sig blends lived experience and behavioural science to move leaders from awareness to activation and systemic change. Through keynotes, executive facilitation and media, she challenges audiences to stop performing to belong - and start leading with purpose, courage and humanity.
John Morrison
John is currently employed nu RMIT as an IT Database Administrator. He has been providing IT services for approximately 40 years across a wide range of organisations, including Macquarie Bank, Fujitsu, Telstra, Commonwealth Securities, NAB, IBM, ANZ, and many others throughout his consulting career.
John completed a Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering at Monash University in 1985.
In 2021, John suffered a stroke that resulted in the partial loss of movement on the right side of his body, as well as a complete loss of speech due to Apraxia of Speech. For those who knew him before, this could be seen as a blessing in disguise! John's recovery from the stroke has taken quite a considerable period of time for the physical aspects, and his speech is returning slowly.
Rob Crestani
Rob has worked in the diversity and inclusion space for over 15 years, with a strong focus on improving employment outcomes for people with disability. Before leaving a career in banking, he moved in to a Senior Manager role for the Abilities Program at ANZ Banking Group, and now serves as a Professional Adviser with the JobAccess program.
In this current role, Rob supports employers to enhance their recruitment practices through tailored advice and training. With six years at JobAccess and his lived experience, Rob brings deep expertise across industries and is passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces. His collaborative approach and commitment to the employment of people with disability make him a trusted voice in the sector.
Moderator/Facilitator: Shazia Haider
Shazia is a Board Director at an organisation that provides support services for people with disabilities. She is a passionate advocate for the disability community and a strong voice for human rights. Currently, she works in the People & Culture team at RMIT University.
She has been recognised as a Finalist for Mentor of the Year at the Australian Disability Network’s 2024 Disability Confidence Awards.
Shazia is a StrokeSafe Speaker for the Stroke Foundation Australia.
Holding a Master’s degree in Business Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, Shazia brings over 20 years of experience as a human resources professional.
As a stroke survivor with both physical and cognitive disabilities, Shazia is deeply committed to empowering people with disabilities to realise their potential. She believes that individuals with disabilities have the same drive to contribute to their communities, live fulfilling lives, and create positive change within the organisations they serve.
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