Today, the Australian Government has announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
DIA welcomes today’s announcement and we look forward to working closely with Mr Head and his team at this important time of scheme reform.
On today's announcement DIA CEO, Mr Jess Harper said:
“Today’s announcement is a step in the right direction for the NDIA. I look forward to working closely with Mr Head as we navigate through scheme and sector reforms. Mr Head took on the difficult challenge of establishing the NDIS Commission. DIA worked closely the NDIS Commission under Mr Heads leadership and we look forward to engaging with him and his team in a similar collaborative and transparent capacity in his new role heading up the NDIA. “
Mr Head brings decades of experience in public administration and social policy to the role. He previously served as the inaugural National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards commissioner from 2018 to 2021.
The NDIA Board has appointed Mr Head for a 3‑year term and will commence the role on 24 November 2025.
On today's announcement Minister Butler said:
“I’m pleased to welcome Mr Head as CEO of the NDIA. His leadership will be crucial as we deliver the reforms needed to strengthen the NDIS and ensure it continues to improve the lives of Australians with disability.”
On today's announcement NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister said:
“Graham Head will provide the strong and experienced leadership of the NDIA that NDIS participants expect. His distinguished career speaks for itself and his expertise will be invaluable as we continue to reform the scheme.”
On today's announcement Mr Head said:
“I am very excited to be given the opportunity to play this significant role in the NDIA as key reforms to the Scheme are being shaped and rolled out.”
You can read the full announcement media release from Minister Butler here.
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