Andrew Darbyshire AM is a successful Melbourne-born international businessman, author and philanthropist, with an incredibly inspiring story to share. He founded his software business, PacSoft, in the mid-80's and now has staff and offices in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Andrew was made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2012 Australia Day Honours for service to the community as a supporter of research into child-related brain conditions, through contributions to special needs children and their families and to the arts.

Please read how Andrew has contributed to helping those with special needs children.