Ian has a career spanning 25 years in relevant social services sectors and a wealth of knowledge in community services in both the private and not for profit sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom. He previously held the position of General Manager WA at The Smith Family and worked for 13 years with the UnitingCare network, holding a number of senior management and executive positions across the areas of mental health, disability, child protection and business development.
Ian has undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in Health, the Social Sciences and Childhood Trauma and has a deep passion for social justice and the promotion of rights for those who are most marginalised in our communities.