Zachery is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descendent. He was born and raised in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, traditional land of the Dharumbal people and acknowledges his family connections and sense of belonging to the traditional land and people of the Ghungalu.
Zachery completed his senior schooling at Rockhampton State High School whilst completing a Certificate II in Business. Zachery had a few different roles before pursuing a career in Disability. He began by working in a Disability Employment Service, which led to being an NDIS Support Coordinator, and finally ending up as an NDIS Partner in the Community as a Local Area Coordinator. It is through his extensive experiences within Disability Services that he has obtained valuable knowledge of the NDIS and it’s inner workings.
Within Wakai Waian Healing Zachery is in the NDIS Lead role, where he is responsible for the organisations further advancement in accessing the NDIS and supporting more participants on the NDIS. Zachery is looking forward to further expanding his Disability career and is passionate about making a positive contribution to the community; particularly, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons with disabilities.