Michael Bink is the Head of Research at Scope Victoria and an Honorary Fellow at Deakin University. He has 22 years experience in the disability field in both operational and strategic management roles, working to achieve a better life for people with a disability. He is currently the Head of Research and Community Development at Scope. Scope is one of the largest providers of services to people with a disability in Victoria, and one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Australia. Mr Bink holds a Bachelor of Arts (Social Science), a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters in Business Administration. He is also the Chair of two Human Research Ethics Committees and a recipient of an Australian Violence Prevention Award.