Our team

The Melbourne Disability Institute has a small team of academics who help steer the research direction and commission projects and a team of professional staff who coordinate our research and engagement activities.

MDI Directorate and Professional Staff

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Bruce Bonyhady

Executive Chair and Director
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Kirsten Deane

Deputy Director
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Sara Donaldson

Mdi Communications & Engagement Manager
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Tessa de Vries

NDRP Coordinator
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Courtney Yam

Program and Projects Manager
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An Nguyen

Misch Hub and Mdi Operations Manager

Research Team

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Rob Carter

Chair in Disability Economics
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George Disney

Senior Research Fellow - NDIS
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Raelene West

Research Fellow
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Paul Jacobs

Research Fellow - Disability and Employment
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Piers Gooding

Honorary Fellow
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Richard Madden

Honorary Fellow