Get to know the passionate people who lead Aruma’s Human Rights team.
Human Rights Lead
Human Rights Ambassador
Human Rights Advisor
Profile information for key people in the Aruma organisation.
Judy is a dedicated leader in the disability sector, committed to human rights and ensuring people are heard, respected, and valued. Since starting as a volunteer in 1990, she has held various roles across Non-Government and Government organisations before joining Aruma in 2003. Now Aruma’s Human Rights Lead, she oversees a team that enhances support services through participant insights and Co-Chairs the Human Rights Advisory Committee, providing strategic guidance on emerging human rights trends.
Jim joined the Human Rights team a year ago, as is driven by his passion for advocating for others. He enjoys meeting new people, making connections, and collaborating with those who share similar values. He is dedicated to ensuring Aruma reaches its full potential and loves to contribute ideas that can bring positive change to the disability sector.
Erica has been a part of Aruma for over 30 years. She started in the fundraising department in 1993, before joining the Human Rights Team in 2021. She is passionate about helping people and believes that, regardless of ability, we are all human and deserve to be treated with respect and kindness. Outside of work, Erica is involved with National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) as she loves to perform. Erica is married to her loving husband, Steve, and they have a dog together, Chloe. They enjoy going out with friends and making the most of life together.
James provides an autistic lived experience at Aruma to help advocate for the rights of people with disability and see them lead their best lives. This work has involved speaking at conferences as well as with politicians and in the media.
Elyce provides lived experience with her acquired brain injury. She started off as a customer in the SLES program at Aruma and her passion for helping people has led her to work at Aruma. She is currently the Co-Chair alongside Judy and is based in Queensland. In her spare time she loves exercising, watching movies, being with the cats and having fun with her little brother.
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