Achievements I’m proud of
My journey so far has given me opportunities to speak, lead, learn and advocate for greater inclusion. I am proud of the awards I have received, but I am equally proud of the conversations, projects and experiences that have allowed me to make a difference.
Each achievement has helped me develop as a disability advocate, public speaker and community leader. They have also given me more opportunities to share my lived experience, challenge assumptions and encourage schools, businesses, governments and community organisations to listen directly to people with disability.
Here are some of the moments I am most proud of.
2024
Speaking to Advisory Visiting Teachers
Speaking at Meridan State College
Sunshine Coast Disability Action Plan involvement
FUNctional Market Day — first year
the Emerging Community Leader
2026
Queensland Disability Network Emerging Leaders Program
Speaking to Advisory Visiting Teachers
Speaking to the Queensland Department of Education
Speaking at Meridan State College
AbiliTV interview
Citizen Research Essentials short course — Griffith University
FUNctional Market Day
Continuing involvement in the Sunshine Coast Disability Action Plan
2025
Sunshine Coast Young Citizen of the Year Award
Julie Coleman Founding Executive Principal Legacy Award
Speaking to SECC — Special Education Curriculum Cluster
Speaking at Palmview Primary, Secondary and Special School
Speaking at Meridan State College
AbiliTV interview
ABC Radio interview
FUNctional Market Day
Young Leaders Academy — Sunshine Coast Council