PWdWA is proud to announce the appointment of Kat Johns as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of People With Disabilities WA (PWdWA).
This appointment follows a rigorous and inclusive recruitment process in partnership with Australian Barnardos Recruitment Services (abrs) and is guided by the 66R HR framework, a best-practice recruitment policy designed to embed inclusion, equity, and lived experience in leadership hiring. At PWdWA, we practice what we preach. As an organisation led by and for people with disabilities, we are committed to ensuring lived experience leadership is at the forefront of decision-making. Kat’s personal experience, deep sector knowledge, and dedication to advocacy make them the ideal person to lead PWDWA into the future.
Shazzy Tharby, Chairperson of PWdWA, said, “Kat’s appointment reflects everything PWDWA stands for: empowering people with disabilities, fostering inclusive leadership, and ensuring that lived experience is valued at every level. We are excited about the future under Kat’s leadership and the continued work towards a truly inclusive society. I sincerely thank abrs for their commitment to inclusive recruitment and to everyone involved in this process for upholding the values that make PWdWA strong.”
Please join us in welcoming Kat Johns and celebrating the power of lived experience leadership, authentic representation, and inclusive decision-making!