About Elicia

Elicia Ford, National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) for Illawarra and South East NSW, is a community development and education specialist with substantial experience developing inclusive practice to support social, educational and vocational outcomes for people with diverse learning needs. She values creativity, collaboration and connectedness and is particularly passionate about enabling people who are experiencing disadvantage to reach their unique potential through social inclusion, education and employment. Through her current role as the National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) for Illawarra and South East NSW, Elicia has developed a strong understanding of the systemic gaps and barriers impacting the participation, retention and success of people with disability in tertiary education. This is enhanced by over 15 years’ experience spanning education and social justice roles focused on inclusion of people with diverse and often cumulative equity characteristics.

Contact Elicia at elicia.ford@sydney.edu.au

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Communication and Cultural Studies), Certificate IV Training and Assessment, Certificate IV Financial Services