About the Awards

Nominations for the 2023 Awards are now closed. Take a look at the 2023 finalists here.
The Australian Disability Service Awards, hosted by One Community with Presenting Partner Kismet, recognise excellence and innovation across Australia's disability service sector.

The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS has confirmed his attendance at the 2023 Australian Disability Service Awards!

We invite industry members to come together and celebrate our collective achievements at the gala dinner on Thursday, 23 November 2023 at Melbourne's Convention and Exhibition Centre. We'll recognise inspiring high performers and best practice organisations across 13 award categories for the disability service sector.

Nominations have been reviewed by an experienced panel of people who are industry aligned. The panel will shortlist each category to finalists and then to an overall winner.

Dress up in your black tie best and join us to be inspired and celebrate the good stories from the disability service industry.

When: Thursday 23 November
Time: 6:15pm for drinks and canapes
Venue: Sovereign Room, Melbourne Convention Centre
Dress: Black Tie



2023 Award Panel Members

Image of panel member Ryan Sherry
Ryan Sherry
Manager, Programs
NSW Government
Panel Chair
Image of panel member Darren Peters
Darren Peters
Program Director - Business School
Torrens University Australia
Image of panel member Peter Simpson
Peter Simpson
Assistive Technology Mentor
Disability Advocate
Image of panel member Di Pass
Di Pass
Director & Founder - 360HR
Board Member - Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT
Image of panel member George Ajaka
George Ajaka
CEO - GTK
Board Member - Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia
Image of panel member Fiona Jarvis
Fiona Jarvis
Disability Consultant and Advocate
Abilities Unlimited Australia