Professional Services

I currently work as an advisor to the Independent Advisory Council (IAC) of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In this role, I support the IAC and its Reference Group members by ensuring their insights and lived experiences are brought directly to the IAC and NDIA Board. This helps shape policies and operations that are inclusive, rights-based, and responsive to community needs.

I have been working in the disability, health, and mental health sectors since graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion and Exercise Science). I have held leadership positions in community services and government agencies, focusing on systems reform, consumer engagement, and inclusive service design. In 2019, I founded a successful disability service organisation and have consulted widely with government and community organisations on the disability–health interface.

I also maintain a casual teaching role at the University of Western Australia’s School of Allied Health and Medical Sciences, sharing knowledge with the next generation of clinicians.

As an advocate, my work spans state and national health and disability reform, as well as international forums, including the United Nations, with a focus on advancing health outcomes for people with disability. Across all of my work, I am committed to helping organisations and communities design and deliver services that are fair, inclusive, and responsive to the people they serve.

Some of my professional activities

  • United Nations COSP 16

    In 2023, I attended the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the United Nations headquarters in New York. This experience deepened my global perspective on disability rights and inclusion, and I now bring those insights into my work here in Australia—helping organisations, communities, and governments strengthen their own approaches to access, equity, and meaningful participation.

    UN COSP 16

  • WA Health - Sustainable Health Review

    I am proud to have been involved with Recommendation 4 of the Sustainable Health Review since its inception, bringing my expertise in the disability–health interface. My focus is on ensuring that health service redesign recognises and embeds the needs of diverse communities across Western Australia. I am committed to building effective services through good service design and creating systems that are inclusive, and responsive.

    Sustainable Health Review

  • WA Consumer Protection Committee

    I value my role on the Consumer Advisory Committee as an opportunity to ensure community voices are heard in decisions that shape everyday lives. Through this work, I advocate for fair and inclusive policies and help protect the rights of consumers—especially those whose perspectives might otherwise go unheard.

    Consumer Protection WA

  • University of Western Australia

    I am a casual teacher at the University of Western Australia’s School of Allied Health and Medical Sciences, where I share knowledge and insights from the social services sector with the next generation of clinicians. I truly enjoy being part of the university. it’s a place that inspires me, and the students constantly challenge me to stay open to new ideas and emerging perspectives. Teaching is not just about sharing what I know; it’s also about learning from fresh thinking, fostering curiosity, and helping students develop the skills and confidence to make a real difference in their future work.

    UWA