Testimonials – kylie Scott

"Kylie Scott is a powerful advocate, sought after speaker and entrepreneur. Kylie brings lived experience of disability and a passion for human rights. We have engaged Kylie as a speaker and co-facilitator on a range of key topics." - January 2024

Emily CaskaCEO Down Syndrome NSW

“ Kylie is a passionate advocate for people with Down Syndrome and/or people with intellectual disability. Kylie was a witness at the Disability Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. In March 2023 Kylie spoke at the United Nations in New York, highlighting the need for Australian governments to focus on and comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability, especially in regard to legal rights, access to tertiary education, and decision-making. Kylie has been a volunteer with SLHD for 7 years and was Volunteer of the Year in 2019. She is skilled from a lived experience perspective in understanding and navigating the healthcare system from a disability perspective.” - January 2024

Graeme SladeA/Program Manager, Patient and Family Experience | Sydney Education Sydney Local Health District

“It has been my privilege to work with Kylie over the years. She is a leading advocate and accomplished public speaker. Kylie has generously shared her expertise in several of our research projects over time. Kylie’s work is highly impactful in breaking down barriers. She challenges us all to think differently about people with Down syndrome and intellectual disability.” - January 2024

Professor Julian Trollor Director, National Centre of Excellence for Intellectual Disability Health; Chair, Intellectual Disability Mental Health; Head, Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry; Professor and NHMRC Leadership Fellow, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW Medicine and Health.

'Kylie Scott, since joining the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) NDIS Implementation Committee 7 years ago, has continued her committee involvement to now include her appointment as a casual SLHD Lived Experience Educator. In 2019 Kylie received the SLHD Volunteer of the Year Award, and in 2023 was a Keynote speaker at the SLHD Innovation Symposium. Kylie's understanding and knowledge of SLHD and its commitment to continuous improvement is refreshing. And having become aware of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Kylie is now committed to furthering its acceptance particularly within health. Kylie is an important member of the SLHD family.' - January 2024

Dr Teresa Anderson AM, Chief ExecutiveSydney Local Health District