I am a dedicated disability advocate and government relations specialist with over a decade of experience in policy advising and community engagement. As a Councillor for Lake Macquarie City Council and strategic advisor for Community Disability Alliance Hunter (CDAH), I champion accessible infrastructure, inclusive communities and a human rights approach to disability. My lived experience as a wheelchair user informs my approach to creating inclusive policies and services. I also develop leadership workshops and regularly contribute to disability discourse through public writing and media