Esme Bowen is a passionate leader in the disability, care, road safety and volunteering sectors. For over 35 years, Esme has championed the most vulnerable in our community across public and private sectors.
Previously a spinal orthopaedic nurse, Esme’s commitment to volunteering came about following a spinal injury from a car crash. Grateful for her recovery, Esme served from her hospital bed on the Spinal Injury Prevention Board. This kicked off relentless voluntary work advancing the rights of people with disability and their carers.
Esme has contributed to advisory groups including the Minister’s Community Volunteering Reference Group, NDIS Transition Governance Advisory Group and the Minister’s Plastics Working Group. Esme has previously served as president of RAC, Wheelchair Sports WA and Wheelchair Sports Australia where she advocated for disability representation and road safety advancements throughout local, national and international organisations.