David Howells

David Howells

Current city and state of residence
Kootingal, New South Wales

Year first introduced or joined the organisation now known as Disabled Wintersport Australia? 
1987

Through who or how were you introduced to the organisation? 
Steve Gibb introduced me to Ron Finneran

What roles or positions did you have within the organisation?
Liaison Officer for NSW Dept. of Sport & Recreation, co-ordinating the Disabled Ski Program.
Team Administrator for the 1992 & 1994 Winter Paralympic Team and the 1996 World Championship Team

During your time with DWA what particular achievements are you proud of contributing to?
The building of the original Finsko’s Lodge at Jindabyne and then the extensions and renovations of the same lodge.

What is your fondest memory of your time with the organisation?
Watching Michael Milton win the first Gold Medal in Australian Winter Olympic and Paralympic history in 1992 at Tignes, France.

What has been the biggest impact DWA has had on your life? 
Being able to introduce so many people with disabilities to snow sports and watching so many of them go onto to be champions at their sport.

Please sum up your vision for the future of DWA? 
With so many defence personnel coming back from conflict injured there will be a need for DWA to help them find a new outlet. It is a great opportunity for DWA to be at the forefront as a world class organisation in assisting with the rehabilitation of service personnel injured in the service of their country.