Hannah Dews

• Utilised a consumer focus approach to assist NDIS consumers achieve their goals, engaging with stakeholders and advocating for consumers
• Worked in cultural competency and safety, trauma-informed care and communication and leadership as an Indigenous Academic Pathways Tutor at the University of Wollongong
• Undertake data collection and analysis as a research assistant at the University of Wollongong
• Represented the University of Wollongong’s Faculty of Social Sciences as student representative on the Student Advisory Council.

Hannah’s previous roles have included working as a support worker and plan facilitator within NDIS organisations. She received First Class Honours with her Bachelor of Public Health, with her thesis focusing on HIV prevention for cisgendered women in Australia; during which she was employed as a research assistant. During her studies she was employed as a research assistant and completed an internship with AMSANT in Alice Springs, working alongside the social and emotional wellbeing and sexual health teams to assist with culturally appropriate and trauma-informed research and training.

Hannah enjoys surfing, CrossFit, camping in her van and spending as much time outside and active as possible. She also loves live music, painting, hiking and photography.