Rebound WA is member-based association, governed by a voluntary Board of Management. Board members are selected to bring to the table a diverse range of knowledge, expertise and experience.
Suzanne Perry, Chairperson
Board member since July 2019
Suzanne was a General Manager for the Rottnest Island Authority from 2012 to 2017 and now works for the PACT group as their Marketing & Innovations Manager. Suzanne brings to the Board strong skills in the areas of business strategy and development and commercialisation and marketing.
Simon Hardbottle, Director
Simon first became involved with Rebound WA through his daughter’s attendance in the Whiz Kids program.
Simon is a strategic business leader with strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, business improvement, transformation capability, risk identification and management skills.
Simon commenced his career in Finance and has held senior executive roles in Finance, Operations and Technology, with companies including Wilson Group, Programmed, Skilled Group, Rib Loc and Sigma.
Simon has completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide, a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Australia and is a Certified Practising Accountant. Simon is an experienced executive and brings to the Board valuable skills in achieving strategic and operational outcomes.
Simon is a fellow of CPA Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Karen Harvey, Director
Board member since October 2019
Karen has 27 years of lived disability because of a car accident.
Her experience has been in the area of presenting and tutoring. She worked as a tutor with people with a brain injury and taught computer and communication skills for six years in New Zealand. Karen holds a diploma in Training and Assessment.
Also a keen water skier, Karen’s history with disabled sports has been winning a bronze medal at an international fespic games in China and more recently, three-time Australian H4 handcycling champion.
Karen is the Founder and Chairperson for Spinal Chatter Inc, Injury prevention presenter for PBF and Peer support officer for Spinal Life.
She is enjoys being a part of Rebound WA, networking with like-minded people and providing a unique perspective from a disabled person with many years lived experience
Alison Hilton, Director
Board member since October 2023.
Alison has been a parent member of Rebound WA for approximately seven years. Her daughter, Asha has previously been involved in the Whiz Kids program at Mirrabooka and Murdoch. More recently, Asha enjoys para kayaking and wheelchair tennis, whilst also continuing to enjoy swimming, adaptive mountain bike riding and any other sport or outdoor challenge she can.
Alison is a firm believer that sport and leisure activities are important for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. She advocates at a range of levels to ensure sport and recreation is accessible and available to everyone.
Professionally, Alison is a passionate educator and is the Academic Chair of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program at Murdoch University in the School of Education. Her most recent research focuses on student experiences as well as social justice, inclusion, and differentiation within secondary schools.
Alison hold several qualifications including a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Asian Studies, Graduate Diploma in Education and is a Doctor of Education.
Alison previously served on several school and not-for profit boards and is keen to support Rebound WA and the community they support.