Welcome to the North West Disability Service scandal

​The NWDS board in question:

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JOHN COLEBATCH. Chairman of the board. Works at Impact Executive Appointments and is a member of Toastmasters. The board is weak, dysfunctional and lacks governance skills. An external review in 2017 found "We recommend that Directors and senior staff members are encouraged to update their knowledge and understanding of governance requirements". Colebatch prevents any criticism of Deborah Gersbach CEO by dismissing bullying and assault complaints against her without investigation, by ignoring the NWDS constitution and policies when it suits him and by ignoring the findings and recommendations of an external review. Past NWDS directors have found his style intimidating.

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​LAWRENCE KENNY. Lawrence Kenny abused an intellectually disabled member of NWDS by removing him from a social event and pressuring him, at a board meeting, to vote the way Kenny and the CEO wished and not as he wished. The intellectually disabled, but trusting, member did not realise he had been tricked to vote opposite to his intentions. Surprisingly Kenny works for NDIS as a support planner.

​​Publicity is the very soul of justice.
   —Jeremy Bentham, Philosopher​

In our opinion we:
Expose the scandal at North West Disability Service
The Bullying
How the Board elections are run
Where the money goes
Fantastic, much needed and costly new buildings in Richmond but 90% of users (over 500) live in the Hills Shire
Plans for group homes in Richmond but No plan to provide group homes in the Hills Shire
​Lack of disclosure and transparency 

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