Deb Rouget

Deb Rouget is the current CEO of Belonging Matters.

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She was an integral part of the development of Belonging Matters in 2003 (originally known as Personal Lifestyle Assistance - PLA).  

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Deb has been keen to steer Belonging Matters  into a sustainable organisation that is ethically driven, raises consciousness and enables individuals with a disability to enjoy a fulfilling life that is well embedded in community, contribution, relationship, equality and citizenship.

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Deb has also been keen to foster advances that prevent segregation and leave people who have a disability and their families with greater control over their lives.

 

She has been particularly interested in capacity building and the development of various grass roots collectives that are governed by the people and families who use them.

 

Deb has spent over 30 years supporting adults who have a disability and families in various capacities and has direct family experience of what it is like to support loved ones with mental health needs and disability.

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She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Intellectual Disability, presents at various seminars and conferences and consults nationally and internationally on efforts that search for genuine social inclusion and person-centredness.