Patron: Mr Steve Moneghetti Ms Tracey McCillen Chair INAS Nominations Committee info@uksportsassociation.org 4 Lowry Place BENALLA Victoria Australia Telephone 03 5762 7494 Facsimile 03 5762 3560 mail@ausrapid.org.au www.ausrapid.org.au Dear Tracey On behalf of the AUSRAPID Board, I am very pleased to endorse the nomination of Ms Robyn Smith for the position of INAS Vice President. Robyn has been involved with sport for people with an intellectual disability at National and International level since she joined AUSRAPID in 1991. She has officiated in all relevant national administrative roles and has represented Australia as Head of Delegation on two occasions 2004, 2011, Assistant Basketball Coach in 1992 and as Manager on numerous occasions at both IPC and INAS level. She is a very strong and passionate advocate for people with an intellectual disability and their inclusion in sport at all levels. Robyn became involved with the INAS Executive following her appointment as the Oceania Region Delegate in April 2011. In that time she has gained a comprehensive knowledge of the INAS organisation and has a keen passion and vision for its future. In terms of application to the task, Robyn sets very high standards, She possesses an ability to think outside the square, is able to work with people at all levels and demonstrates her commitment to the cause in many ways. Her communication skills are first class and technical knowledge is of the highest order. The above achievements combined with her enthusiasm and work ethic present Robyn as a person very well qualified to contribute positively to the INAS Executive and carry out the role of INAS Vice President. It is with much confidence that the AUSRAPID Board submits Robyn Smith s nomination for the position.
We have attached her other documents as requested. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely Wayne Bird President cc. Nick Parr INAS Executive Director enquiries@inas.org Tuesday 15 th January 2013
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Curriculum Vitae CURRICULUM VITAE Personal Details 104 Samaria Road, BENALLA, Victoria 3672 Marital Status 61(0) 3 5762 7494 (Business) 61(0) 3 5762 7271 (Home) 0418 979 459 (Mobile) 61(0) 3 5762 3560 (Facsimile) robyn.smith@ausrapid.org.au Widow, 3 Children Interests Qualifications Netball, Fitness, Athletics, Skiing, Reading Bachelor of Applied Science Physical Education PIT Diploma of Education Latrobe University Elite Netball Coaching Accreditation NCAS Level 1 Track and Field Coaching Accreditation NCAS Awards Life Membership Benalla Saints Sports Club Life Membership Benalla Netball Association Benalla Citizen of the Year 2010 Referees Mrs Marie Little AUSRAPID 08 8346 4710 Ms Leeanne Allen 03 5762 3983 Mr Neil Dalrymple Bowls Australia 03 9819 2722 Mr Wayne Bird President AUSRAPID 03 9837 8070 Education 1979-1982 Tertiary Phillip Institute of Technology Physical Education Department Bachelor of Applied Science Physical Education Diploma of Teaching incorporating a Mathematics method. 1975-1978 Secondary MacRobertson Girls High Higher School Certificate with passes in English, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry and German. Career History Apr 2011 Present Jan 91-Present INAS International Organisation for Para athletes with an intellectual disability Executive Oceania Representative In this international role, I have been given the mandate of developing INAS membership in Oceania countries and working closely with New Zealand. AUSRAPID Australian Sport and Recreation Association for Persons with an Intellectual Disability Chief Executive Officer In this role, I have the responsibility for: Liaising with National Sport Organisations to encourage the development of opportunities within mainstream organisations for people with a disability. Advocating on behalf of the needs of people with an intellectual disability Coordinating initiatives nationally and promoting to our eight State/ Territory member organisations. Liaising with athletes and assisting with matters where assistance is required. Coordinating representation of Australian athletes in international competition. Developing links with International neighbours to further enhance competition opportunities. The breadth of my role is evident in that negotiation, liaison, coordination, marketing, promotion and all administration of AUSRAPID and its projects are conducted from my office.
Curriculum Vitae July 89-Dec 90 Mar 88-Jul 89 Feb 83-Dec 87 VICSRAPID Victorian Sport and Recreation Association for Persons with an Intellectual Disability Executive Director In this position, I was required to develop mainstream sporting and recreational opportunities for people with an intellectual disability residing in Victoria and advocate on behalf of the sporting and recreational needs of Victorian people with an intellectual disability. Kincoppal Convent of the Sacred Heart Rosebay New South Wales Secondary School Teacher I was appointed to the Physical Education position and Mathematics position at Kincoppal and was responsible for Year 8 Level coordination and Saturday sport. Victorian Education Department Erinbank Secondary College Secondary School Teacher This was my first teaching appointment on graduation. I became the Physical Education and Sport Coordinator in my second year and was Group Sport Secretary of Western Zone in my third year. Managerial/Organisation Experience 1992 Madrid Paralympics - Athletes with an Intellectual Disability In my position with AUSRAPID, I was involved with organising travel, liaising with athletes and officials (61 people), disseminating information, fundraising, organising the predeparture camp prior to the Paralympics 1992 and liaising with media before and after the event. Assistant Coach Women s Basketball Team Madrid Paralympics 1992 I was appointed as Assistant Coach to the Women s Basketball Team Madrid Paralympics. The team won a Gold Medal. INAS-FID World Basketball Championships Greece, Portugal, Brazil This role involved organising travel for the 25 members of the team, liaising with Basketball organising committees, preparing financial budgets and collecting monies, ordering uniforms and communicating regularly to all participants. 1994 IPC World Athletic and Swimming Championships Berlin and Malta Since this was the first involvement by athletes with an intellectual disability in an International Paralympic Committee event, AUSRAPID played a large role organising and liaising with APC regarding the involvement of athletes with an intellectual disability. 1998 IPC World Athletic Championships Birmingham Manager This position involved organising all travel for 69 members of the athletics team across the various disability groups. It also entailed preparing financial budgets and all other managerial tasks associated with this team. 2000 Sydney 2000 Paralympics Assistant Chef de Mission Operations I was appointed to this role in April 1998 and it entailed preparing the 435 Australian team members for the Paralympics in Sydney. My area was in charge of outfitting, transport, storage and post games celebrations. 2004 INAS-FID Global Games Head of Delegation This position involved taking a multi-sport Australian team of 81 to Sweden in July 2004. The sports included athletics, swimming, tennis, table tennis, basketball and soccer. This role involved liaising closely with the respective NSO s preparing uniform, travel and all other managerial tasks associated with this team. 2005 National Plan for Disability Sport Reference Group This was an ASC appointment to assist facilitate a new National plan for disability sport in Australia. 2005 Tri International Cricket Series Head of Delegation
Curriculum Vitae This position involved taking Cricket Australia s National team to South Africa in November 2005 and play in a three way test series with South Africa and England. 2007 Tri International Cricket Series Manager This position involved working with Cricket Australia to manage a team to England in June 2007 and play in a three way test series with South Africa and England. 2009 Tri International Cricket Series Organising Committee This position involved working with Cricket Australia and other participating countries and partners to conduct the 2009 Tri International Cricket Series in Melbourne. 2011 2011 INAS Conference and General Assembly Key Organiser in the staging of the Conference and General Assembly in Canberra in April. 53 delegates from 28 countries are involved. 2011 2011 INAS Global Games, Liguria Italy Chef de Mission This position involved taking a multi-sport Australian Team of 84 to Italy in Sept/Oct 2011. Sports included athletics, basketball, cycling, futsal, swimming, table tennis and tennis. This role involved liaising closely with the respective NSO s preparing uniform, travel and other Head of Delegation responsibilities Coaching Experience -82 Physical Education Degree PIT (now RMIT) Level 1 NCAS Athletics Accreditation 1980 Co-coached Intercollegiate Netball Team Canberra August 80 - Champions 1981 Co-coached Intercollegiate Netball Team Adelaide August 81 - Runners up 1984-1987 Coached North Melbourne State League Division 2 & 3 1988 Co-coached City of Sydney State League 1990 Coach Victorian Indoor Championships (State League) Camberwell 1991 Level 1 NCAS Basketball Accreditation 1991-1995 Coach State League Eastside Victorian Indoor Championship 1992 Assistant Coach Australian Women s Basketball Team for players with an Intellectual Disability Paralympics 92 Gold Medallists -1997 Coach Benalla Association Squad Teams U/13 & U/15-2003 Coach Benalla Saints Netball Team GVNL 5 x Premiers -2003 Coach Goulburn Valley Interleague Team GVNL 3 x Runners up 2002-2007 Netta Coach Benalla Netball Association 2002-2008 Athletics Coach Benalla Little Athletics Coach 2005 Level 2 NCAS Netball Accreditation 2005 Level 1 NCAS Athletic Accreditation 2006-2011 Coach Benalla Association Squad team 15 & Under 2004-2012 Conduct Netball Camps throughout Northern Victoria 2008 Coach Benalla Saints 17 & Under Netball Team Premiers 2009 Coach Benalla Saints A grade 2011 Accredited Netball Coaching Course Presenter 2011 Coach Benalla Saints 17 and Under Netball Team 2012 Coach Benalla Saints 17 s and A grade 17 s Runners Up 2012 Assistant Coach North East Academy Playing Experience - Netball 1975 VNA U/16 State Representative Captain 1979 1987 Victorian Indoor Championships (State League) North Melbourne 1984 Victorian Night Team Australian Champions - Canberra 1985 Victorian Night Team Runners Up - Adelaide -1989 NSW State League Sydney City of Sydney -1990 VIC State League Championship Camberwell 1997 GVNL All Blacks Netball Club 1998-2005 GVNL Benalla Saints Netball Club 6 premierships Volleyball 1979 Representative Team Toured NZ NZ Intervarsity Champions 1980-1984 VVA State League Heidelberg Volleyball Club
Curriculum Vitae 1981-1982 PIT Representative team Australian Intercollegiate Champions Volunteer Committee Experience 2001 2009 Benalla Little Athletics Committee 2002 2007 President Benalla Little Athletics 2004 2006 VNA Regional Liaison Officer - Goulburn 2003 2011 Benalla Netball Association 2007 2012 MND Fundraising Committee Benalla ($500,000 raised)