As Chair of our Board, Darren Dick is a steadfast advocate for the vital work Welfare Rights Centre performs. Darren underscores the critical need for continued support to safeguard dignity, justice, and basic human rights for those most vulnerable.
Darren brings extensive experience in human rights and social policy at both international and national levels. Currently serving as a Senior Policy Executive – Human Rights and Strategy with the Australian Human Rights Commission, he has been instrumental in high-impact policy reform and fostering collaboration across the NGO sector and national human rights institutions. His expertise encompasses international engagement, Indigenous rights, minority rights, and children’s rights.
Holding a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney, Darren has also dedicated over 15 years as Treasurer with Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTAR). He joined Welfare Rights Centre’s Board in November 2023.
Darren emphasizes the Centre’s crucial role in supporting victims of Robodebt and providing evidence at the Robodebt Royal Commission. Through his leadership, Darren advocates for continued investment in Welfare Rights Centre, stressing that government support is an investment in the welfare and well-being of society as a whole. His commitment to human rights and social justice drives the Centre’s mission forward, ensuring that it continues to make a profound difference in the lives of those it serves.