Marc and Anthea Lema are the parents of seven children, one whom has an intellectual disability. They are also the Directors of CAM’ CAN & Associates. Both have a wealth of experience in assisting people with disabilities, their families and supporters in planning, implementing and maintaining community based supports and services.
Marc has more than 28 years of experience working with people with disabilities and their families in various roles including work as a Social Trainer and Local Area Coordinator. For the past 10 years Marc has held senior management positions with the Disability Services Commission and spent a short time as the Principle Advisor to the Minister for Disability Services.
Anthea has been the Chair Person of Interchange Inc. and is currently a board member with the Developmental Disability Counsel of WA (DDC). She is also a Quality Management Framework Evaluator for the Disability Services Commission. Anthea is a sought after advocate and speaker on issues related to people with a disability and their families.
- People with disabilities should have control over their own supports
- People with disabilities have authority over their own lives
- People with disabilities belong in the community
- Communities benefit from active involvement of people with disabilities
- Family and friends are the most enduring supports a person can have
- Every person has capacity to contribute
- Everyone has the capacity to continue to learn throughout the course of their lives
Mr Michael Sayer
Mr Angus Wright
Mr Keith Taylor
Mr Cameron Dixon
Ms Emily Spriggs
Mr Claude Mansini
Mr Gavin Ingram
Ms Sarah Hallet