Trained as an Occupational Therapist, Janet Wagland has worked for over 30 years at Brightwater Care Group in a number of roles predominantly related to the care and support of people with complex neurological disability. Her current role of General Manager Community gives her oversight of all of Brightwater’s Disability Services which are mostly funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the WA Health Department.
Janet has been instrumental in the development of Brightwater’s disability services including rehabilitation, transition, supported independent living and community-based therapy, behaviour support and support coordination services. With a passion for improving outcomes for people with neurological impairment, Janet maintains close links to and involvement in research to enable our services to be engaged in innovation and opportunities for implementation of best practice.
