Management Committee

Elizabeth (Liz) Reid AM

Chair

An independent advocate for community engagement, disability rights, and social justice, Liz brings more than two decades of leadership across local, national, and international sectors. She has held executive and advisory roles influencing disability policy, advocacy, and global dialogue on the rights of people with disability.

Liz is recognised for her strengths in governance, strategic leadership, and policy development, championing inclusive practice and collaborative change to create meaningful impact for underrepresented communities.

Her work focuses on advancing equity, participation, dignity, and social connection, while supporting systemic reform and stronger partnerships that create inclusive opportunities and lasting outcomes across diverse communities and sectors.

Robert Annis-Brown

Treasurer

Robert is now retired after a 41 year career in banking, the last 21 years being in Darwin. In servicing the business community he has gained inspiration from the people who call the NT home. He is passionate about what makes communities great and has volunteered for several community groups. Robert has served on the boards of the Charles Darwin University Foundation, Australia Institution of Management & the Property Council NT Division.

Robert is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as well as completing a Certificate IV in Accounting and a Certificate III in Financial Services Tier.

Cherry Cameron

Secretary

Our Secretary, Cherry, joined IDA in 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in management and disability services. Previously serving as President of Autism NT for two years and a committee member of the NDS for a decade, Cherry consistently showcases a deep understanding of policy and procedures, coupled with a compassionate and equitable leadership approach in the disability sector.

Gareth Trew

Deputy Chair

Gareth is a person with a non-visible disability. He has been working in the sector for the last decade – initially helping children with disabilities and learning difficulties to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, before moving into the NDIS-space in 2020.

Gareth is passionate about ensuring that people with disabilities in regional and remote areas are able to access the support they need on the same basis as their peers in urban areas; he also has a particular interest in demystifying disability, helping to foster connections between people with disabilities and mainstream services, businesses, and other community members.

Grant Lindsay

General Member

Currently President and Board Chair of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, of which IDA is a member and Grant our nominee to the Board, he is also a Life Member of Down Syndrome Australia and was a Founding Director from its inception in 2011 and the Deputy Chair until his retirement as a Director in September 2023. He was President of Down Syndrome Association NT for thirteen years. Grant was on the Board of Carpentaria Disability Services from 2005 until November 2024 and a past Board Chair. He is a member of Integrated Disability Action and has acquired physical and sensory disabilities resulting from his military service.

He is also the Past President of the Rotary Club of Darwin, and is currently the Club’s International Service and National Projects Director and Club Foundation Chair. He is also the Global Grants Sub-Committee Chair for Rotary District 9560 (Northern Australia and Timor Leste).

Grant is a Director and Senior Consultant of his own company, Creative TEAMS. Grant and his wife Tammy have two children. Their daughter, Alishia, has Down Syndrome. Grant is a strong advocate for people with intellectual disability, promoting human rights, inclusion and equity in all things.