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Consumer reference group

The ARSS has a Consumer Reference Group to ensure family representation and input into issues relating to the design, management and output of the study.

The Australian Rett Syndrome Study continues to strive towards its aim of understanding the disability of Rett syndrome.

As part of this process, the team is supported by a Consumer Reference Group to ensure family representation and input into issues relating to the design, management and output of the study particularly relating to communication and feedback to families.

The group meets 4 times a year by teleconference and consists of families representing all States of Australia except the Northern Territory.

The Consumer Reference Group representatives are:

New South Wales

  • Jill Grey
  • Ann Papafotiou
  • Cathey Stanberg
  • Sylvana Ward
  • Martine Balkwell
  • Kath Farrell

Victoria

  • Julie Trigg

Western Australia

  • Sana'a Faydi
  • Teresa Pracilio

Queensland

  • Kelly Backhouse
  • Tracey Thomas
  • Emma Reilly

Australian Capital Territory

  • Mirella Sadkowsky

South Australia

  • Viv Cagliuso

Tasmania

  • Jayne Bowden