The PDCN Board of Management has a role regarding the good governance of the Physical Disability Council of NSW and implementing its Strategic direction. The PDCN Board meet regularly through each year to monitor PDCN’s progress against the plan and other statutory and financial requirements.
In addition the Board of Management receive training on Governance yearly and revisit and review Governance documents and guidelines relating to the manner in which the Board of Management conducts its business, to ensure the currency of Board practices.
Sarah Hilt (President)
Sarah is a senior executive with experience across insurance, health and recovery services and specialist advice. Sarah has experience in claims management, product and portfolio in various personal injury jurisdictions in Australia. In her current role she leads a division providing recovery and claims solutions to customers.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Sydney and was awarded a Sydney University Blue Award for representing Australia in swimming at the Para Pan Pacific Games.
A multiple amputee, Sarah joined the PDCN Board in November 2022.
Matthew Kayrooz AM (Vice-President)
Matthew has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, with senior management experience across product and claims management, customer service and dispute resolution.
Matthew has worked for several insurance companies, including NRMA, AAMI and his current employer, Suncorp.
Over the last 10 years, he has worked in Compulsory Third Party Insurance, the personal injury scheme, looking after people injured in motor vehicle accidents. This work has involved developing a CTP product with affordable premiums for motorists that offers fair and adequate compensation to injured people, especially those with serious injuries.
Matthew has developed experience and an interest in finding ways to assist injured people in their recovery and attempting to get them back to their lives.
Matthew’s role in CTP also includes involvement at government and industry levels around developing improvements and amendments to the existing CTP scheme.
Matthew is married with 3 children and has keen interests in sport and music.
Matthew also currently sits on the on the Board of Technical Aid for the Disabled.
Matthew joined the PDCN Board in October 2015
Edward Morris (Public Officer)
PDCN Executive Officer Edward Morris is currently serving as Public Officer.