Media Release
SydWest Multicultural Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Nazia Ahmed as its new Head of Disability Support, reinforcing the organisation’s leadership capability and ongoing commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred disability services.
Nazia brings more than 16 years of experience in the disability sector, with extensive expertise in service delivery, operational leadership and quality improvement. She spent 13 years with Sunnyhaven Disability Services, where she held a range of senior roles across customer relations, property management, Supported Independent Living (SIL), and support coordination. Her career also includes experience as an Interim Chief Executive Officer, demonstrating her capacity to lead complex services and multidisciplinary teams.
Since joining SydWest six months ago within the Quality, Risk and Compliance team, Nazia has made a significant contribution to strengthening governance, embedding best practice and supporting continuous improvement across service delivery. Her appointment as Head of Disability Support recognises her deep sector knowledge, collaborative leadership style and ability to enhance standards.
In her new role, Nazia will focus on streamlining processes, strengthening consistency and quality across NDIS services, and supporting the continued growth of SydWest’s reputation as a trusted provider of high‑quality and people-centred disability support.
Commenting on her appointment, Nazia said she is looking forward to building on the strong foundations already in place. “This role allows me to draw on my experience and passion for best practice to make a meaningful impact. I am committed to ensuring we deliver quality services, every time.”
Born in Australia to parents from Fiji, Nazia brings a strong sense of community connection to her work and maintains close ties to the communities SydWest serves. SydWest congratulates Nazia on her appointment, which further highlights SydWest’s commitment to investing in strategic leadership personnel.
4-May-2026