Dudley is an amazing man. He is not only one of the faces of 2014 and 2015 Queensland Seniors Week, he is a WWII Veteran, has a cheeky sense of humour, is a mad fan for cricket and an avid cyclist in his youth.
As Minister O'Rourke settles into her new role as Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland, we took to the opportunity to ask her a few questions.
There was a shared view from many participants that ‘feeling invisible’ hindered their daily lives, their relationships with people, and the accessing of the support services they required. While a wide range of issues were discussed, there were some key themes which emerged.