THC announces Mr Kevin Cocks AM as Patron of the Centre

The Hopkins Centre is very proud to announce that Mr Kevin Cocks AM, former Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, has accepted the role of Patron. 

In this role, Kevin will actively support The Hopkins Centre in promoting interdisciplinary research evidence that help to solve real world problems. He will co-lead The Hopkins Centre Ambassador Council, with Dr. Mandy Nielsen, as they embark on a significant agenda of change through citizen-led research.

Kevin Cocks AM is a well-respected champion of human rights and until recently he was the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner. After sustaining a spinal injury as a young person, Kevin has made it his business to ensure no one is left behind.

He brings a wealth of experience to this role, with his expertise focused on protecting the principles of dignity and equality for everyone and striving towards a more inclusive society for all. He has dedicated his life to fighting for an inclusive, accessible and diverse Queensland through legislative and policy reform and State-wide advocacy.

Amongst his copious awards, standouts include, the Order of Australia (AM) 2010, Australian Human Rights Medal 2005 and the Centenary Medal ‘for distinguished service to disability services in Queensland’ in 2003.

It is a great achievement for The Hopkins Centre to secure such an influential advocate to support our values and mission. We appreciate Kevin for taking this on and look forward to working with him as a champion for research that improves quality of life for people with disability.

Please join us in celebrating and welcoming Kevin to the Centre and click here to read more about his amazing and inspiring journey and achievements.