Bettina Syme

General Manager Northern Region

It has been my privilege to have worked in the health and disability sector over the past 30 years and still counting! With my background as a registered nurse, my early years were working in tertiary health settings and DHB, but following the arrival of my children I made the transition to the community and not-for-profit sector and have never looked back.

What I love about working in the community is coming alongside people and families as a connector and advocate, as by belonging to a community, people can access the supports and resources they need to live their lives to the fullest.

Working for CCS Disability Action aligns to those values as we seek to provide information support and advocacy so that every disabled person is included in the life of their family and community. I count it as a privilege to lead our vision across the Northern region.