Our Team

 

Our Perth Disability Services Management Team has two Directors, 8 Co-ordinators’, a Safety Officer and an accounts Team.

 
 

All of our direct care staff are recruited and selected to match the individuals they are working with. This creates the best environment for support and quality care. We have retained a very high proportion of our staff over the years and this has been great for consistency of support and building relationships. See HERE for additional employment information on a Perth disability services role.

 

Bill Gray

Director

Bill commenced in human services as a volunteer for Activ Foundation in 1989. He then gained fulltime employment with the same organisation and commenced studies to become a social trainer. He then went on to management positions in Community and Family Services, Hawkevale, Karingal, Kellerberrin and South Metro accommodation. Bill finally joined Disability Services Commission in 2000 as part of Accommodation Services. When this area was closed, he joined Sue to develop BGSR. Bill strongly believes that every individual should have a life they choose.

Sue Rutherford

Director

Sue started work with Disability Services Commission (then Irrabeena) as a Social Worker in 1994. She then moved to the Supported Accommodation Services area in 1999 as Manager. Following the closure of this section in 2007, she joined Bill Gray to establish BGSR. Over the years, she has been focussed on ensuring social justice and fairness for People with Disabilities, as well as a great quality of life for people receiving services from BGSR.

Patrick Ndlovu

Accommodation Manager

    Patrick started working in the Disability sector in 2009 and has Social Training and Management background. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Social Science (with a second major in Management). He was a Coordinator with Kimberley Individual and Family Support Assocn before joining BGSR in 2011. Patrick is empathy-driven and has a strong focus on the person-centred approach. He believes individuals and families are the best experts in determining their own needs. He prides himself on relationships built with staff, individuals and families.

    Donna Rodgers

    Co-Ordinator

      Donna had 13-years’ experience in the disability field starting as a volunteer at Valued Independent People for a short time before being offered work as a support worker before joining BGSR 3 years ago. Donna obtained Certificate 3 and 4 and then her Diploma in Community Services during her time at Valued Independent People working her way up to the Manager of one of the bases. Donna received a nomination for Disability Support Worker of the Year during this time. Advocacy and building a great rapport with individuals and families are what Donna believes are key to providing excellent support.
       

      Sharon Pryde

      Finance Manager

        Born and raised in Sydney and having no desire growing up to be an accountant she found her niche when working as accounts/admin assistant in her family’s business.
        This then led her to completing an Associate Diploma in Accounting and then pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree and CPA qualifications.
        Sharon moved to Perth in 2011 after an opportunity in the hospitality industry to transfer from Townsville whilst working for a large hotel group.
        She started in the disability industry in 2012 after previously working in the hospitality industry as Financial Controller for 15 years.
        Living with a disability herself and understanding the complexities surrounding people with disabilities has enabled her to be more than just a numbers person in the BGSR team.
        When not immersed in a spreadsheet Sharon enjoys a good Netflix binge whilst online shopping.

        Greg Ho

        OHS Consultant

          Greg completed a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) degree at Curtin University in 1998 and commenced working for the CRS Australia in 1999, providing employment services to people with disabilities. He spent the next decade working in the mining sector, mostly based in Karratha, as an Injury Management Advisor. During this time he completed his Masters degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health.
          Since 2012, he has been employed as a lecturer at Edith Cowan University, teaching WHS Law, Workers’ Compensation, Ergonomics and Public Health.
          After so many years in academia, he is excited to be working with BGSR and keen to put theory into practice.
           

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