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