Summer Foundation Ltd
Wishna Gunaratnam is an experienced professional who currently serves as People & Capability Partner at Summer Foundation Ltd. Prior to this role, Wishna held various positions in human resources at The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and also worked as a Casual Relief Teacher at Tradewind Recruitment. Wishna has a Bachelor of Business in Financial Planning and Financial Management from La Trobe University, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education in Commerce and Business Studies from Australian Catholic University. Additionally, Wishna holds certifications in Training and Assessment, Occupational Health and Safety, and is a member of the Australian HR Institute.
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Summer Foundation Ltd
In 2006, the Summer Foundation was established to stop young people with disability being forced to live in aged care. We are changing systems to ensure people with disability and complex support needs live where and with whom they choose, with access to high quality housing and support options that enhance health, wellbeing and participation. As systems entrepreneurs, we use 5 levers to bring about change. Generating evidence such as published research and lived experience is a critical tool for this change, along with innovation through the co-design of new solutions and services. We work with government and influence people on the inside. Our advocacy work sees us apply pressure from the outside by harnessing public support. Where necessary, we use a legal lever and support people to fight for their rights. We develop practice guides, training materials and new models for government and non-government organisations to work together to resolve this issue. Many young people with a disability have shared their stories of living in a nursing home. You can view their stories on our website: http://www.summerfoundation.org.au