Amaze
David Tonge is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership and operational management across various sectors, including health, community services, and education. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Amaze since October 2020, David has also held multiple leadership roles within the organization, including Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer. Prior positions include Director of Family Services at The Royal Children's Hospital, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing several departments and community initiatives. David's career also features roles as Community Service Manager at Aspendale Gardens Community Service Inc., Consultant with Wyndham City Council, and General Manager at Better Health Company. David's educational background includes an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business, participation in the For-Purpose Executive Leadership Program at Melbourne Business School, and a BA and MA in Physical Education from Leeds Beckett University.
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Amaze
Amaze is a leading autism organisation driving change so that Autistic people and their families can live their best lives. For over 50 years Amaze has been supporting Autistic people and their families. Based in Victoria, Amaze has a national reach and is the home of Australia’s national autism helpline – Autism Connect. Amaze is here for all Autistic people of all ages and works together with the autism community and a broad range of supporters to create a more autism inclusive Australia. As well as working to increase broader community understanding and acceptance of autism and providing high quality advice and support, we translate autism community experiences into broader policy needs. A key focus for Amaze is to assist employers to be autism friendly and create inclusive, sustainable support for Autistic employees. Company Overview Amaze carries out many activities: • Practical support, advice and information to individuals, parents and families who have had a diagnosis of autism • Information and advice on government support and assistance • Advocating to government on behalf of families and individuals for improved services and supports • Advice and support to professionals about treatment and services • Raising community awareness and understanding about autism Amaze acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.