Robert Wise

Robert has been an above knee amputee since 2003, when he had a type of amputation known as a hip disarticulation where part of the hip joint is also removed. Since his amputation Robert’s life has totally changed – from ease of mobility to a life on crutches and using a wheelchair. Robert has been out of work since then.

Since 2010, Robert has been involved in his local community’s Men’s Shed, becoming its Treasurer in 2013 and now attending up to 3 days a week.

Robert is passionate about supporting people with physical disabilities, particularly those who feel overlooked or unseen, and advocating for their inclusion in community activities and social interaction.

Robert became aware of PDA in late 2019, during Melbourne’s incessant 2020 COVID lockdowns, when he began attending our online Social Hours. These events (run weekly at the time) provided him with support, belonging and community and fuelled his interest in being part of PDA’s Board.

Robert has an associate diploma of Business Computing and recently began work on a website dedicated to the history of his old secondary school. He has a love for electronics and creating items, which helps keep him active.