Association welcomes new Chief Executive Officer

The Spinal Injuries Association is pleased to welcome Bruce Milligan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Bruce brings 20 years’ experience from within the human services sector, having held positions including CEO of The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland, and senior executive positions with Blue Care, Disability Services Queensland, the Department of Communities and Queensland Health.

Most recently, Bruce was the Deputy Director-General of Disability Services Queensland (DSQ). After the restructure of government departments in 2009 and the merging of DSQ into the new Department of Communities, Bruce moved into the role of Regional Executive Director of the Brisbane Region in the Department of Communities.

Bruce’s predecessor Mark Henley was with the Association for 22 years and has since commenced his role as the State Director of the Queensland Council of Social Service.

Spinal Injuries Association President David Riley said Bruce’s career plus previous involvement with National Disability Services’ Queensland Committee of Management meant his knowledge of the disability sector was expansive.

“Our staff are looking forward to working with Bruce to support our 2,000 members and clients throughout Queensland,” David said.

“His involvement with other disability organisations and service providers stands him in good stead for achieving great outcomes for our membership-based organisation.”

Bruce’s various roles have been recognised with several awards – in 2003, he was awarded the Centenary Medal “for distinguished service to the community” and in 2007 he was awarded the Australian Defence Medal “for service in the Australian Army Reserve”.

Issued 29 June.