Our Patron, Life Governors and Life Members

Our Patron

John Doyle AM is an award-winning Australian actor, writer, radio presenter and comedian and has been the Aspect patron for over 13 years. He supports Aspect in raising awareness and much needed funds to help people on the autism spectrum and their families. John brings his warmth and personal connection to everything he does for Aspect.

Life Governors

Dr Ian Barnett
Mr John Doyle AM
Mr David Epper OAM
Mr Adrian Ford
Mr David Foster
Mr Hilton Grugeon AM
Mr Gerry Harvey
Mrs Betty Hatch
Mr Larry A Rawstorne
Mr Peter Werner

Remembered

Aspect Life Governor Rick Damelian passed away in March 2019. He is remembered for his commitment to supporting people on the autism spectrum and their families.

Aspect Life Governor The Honourable Tim Fischer AC passed away in August 2019. We remember Tim as an inspirational Australian leader, a loved co-patron of Aspect (with Judy Brewer Fischer, 2000 - 2006) and a strong advocate for people on the autism spectrum and their families.

Life Members

Mr Roger Q Allen OAM
Mrs Clasina Andrews
Ms Julie Anthony AM OBE
Mr Mark Bowen
Ms Judy Brewer AO
Mr Robert Brown
Mrs Geraldine Bryant
Mr John Crow
Mrs Barbara Cummins
Dr Peter Dodd
Mr Peter Drayton
Mrs H Emanuel
Mr Mark Fogarty
Mr John Gerahty
Mr Laurie Horin
Lady Sybil Joel
Ms Judith Johnson
Mr Errol Larbalestier
Dr P Mayne
Mr Michael McColm
Mr Malcolm McEwen
Mr Tony McGrath AM
Mrs Jill McGrath
Mrs Shirley McIntosh
Mrs Cath Mount
Mrs Claire O’Keefe
Mr Richard Owens AM
Mr Keith Perkin
Mr Robert Pesavento
Mrs Kathleen Pigram
Mr Ostilio Pisanu
Dr Gretchen Poiner
Dr A H Polyblank
Dr Jacqueline Roberts
Mr Weston Ryan
Mr Basil Sellers AM
Mr John Shand
Mrs Jean Slaughter
Dr David R Starte OAM
Mrs Margaret Stead
Mrs Andrea Werner
Ms Jenny Young