Peter Gurr
My name is Peter Gurr, and I am standing for re-election to the QDN Board.
Most of you know me, but for those who don’t, I was born in Cairns in 1965 and grew up in Townsville. I’m married to Joy whom I have been married to for 36 years we have two great kids. Our daughter Emma is a chartered practicing accountant. Our son Lachlan owns/runs a steel fabrication business working in the housing industry.
I myself became disabled about 12 years ago when I was struck down with multiple sclerosis. Up to then I worked as a Boilermaker and a licensed building contractor, and I ran my own business employing a group of people in the building industry. Since then, I have completed a diploma in community service with electives in disabilities and have served as QDN regional facilitator also a peer facilitator for the ready to go workshops and the DSO Townsville support group. I was elected to the QDN Board in 2015.
I have now an extensive knowledge of NDIS both from lived experience and from my knowledge gained through QDN working with the NDIA and with the Queensland Disability Advisory Council (QDAC). During my time as Director, I helped to bring the experience of North Queensland members with the implementation of the NDIS, and through that experience, I have helped to advocate the change we need to ensure that choice and control are afforded to people through NDIS planning.
When I first stood for the QDN I said that at the top of my bucket list is to help as many people with disabilities as I can whilst at the same time making lots of friends and learning more myself. I feel I am in the position to leverage on the knowledge and networks I have gained these last 4 years and want to do more to serve the QDN and our members by continuing as an Elected Director.
I would appreciate your vote and support.
Thankyou - Peter Gurr