team
Kerri Cassidy - Executive Officer

Spends most of the day: Thinking, dreaming and getting stuff done
Has worked as: Disability Advocate, Mum, Consumer Rep, Financial Consultant
Study: Ba of Social Science (Psychology) with an interest in Sociology, Accounting & Finance in a distant life, long, long ago
Awards: National Disability Award for Excellence in Justice & Rights Protection 2016, Golden Key Member
Likes: When synergy happens – shazam!, my beautiful and humorous family, Elsie the dog, and secretly, numbers still give her joy
Dislikes: Silverbeet, Multiple Sclerosis and when people are basically inconsiderate humans
In her spare time: tries to be a foodie, converses with chickens, turns dirt and plants things whilst listening to Indie Folk
Julie McNally - Advocate and Team Leader

Spends most of the day: Trying not to talk too much or too loudly. And trying not to think about what’s for dinner
Has worked as: Aged Care Assessment Officer, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Family Support Worker, Disability Case Manager, Mental Health Case Manager, Metro Access Officer and Executive Officer
Study: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Art Therapy
Awards: Recognition of 500 hours of voluntary service from the City of Glen Eira
Likes: Dogs, gardening, cheese and wine
Dislikes: Getting up early
In her spare time: Swims, potters in the garden or makes terrariums
Kim Collinson - Advocate

Spends most of the day: On the phone getting better outcomes for people with disabilities
Has worked as: Access and Inclusion Officer, Community Support Worker, Administration Officer
Study: Dip Comm Services, Bachelor of Social Work
Likes: Science fiction, ice cream, coffee, spending time outdoors
Dislikes: Cabbage, rats, The Bachelor
In her spare time: Spends as much time as possible near the ocean and going “off roading” in wheelchair with mixed results
You’d be surprised to learn: Kim has a slightly strange obsession with brightly coloured socks and has upwards of 30 pairs at last count
Katrina Newman - Advocate

Spends most of the day: Working to make her dreams come true
Has worked as: An advocate, Cook, Restaurant Manager, and Youth Hostel Manager
Likes: Dogs, people, baking cakes and eating them, jam and cream on toast when scones are not available, Chocolate in moderation. Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne, and Shiraz in no particular order
Dislikes: Fishy things and bananas
In her spare time: You’ll find Katrina far flung adventures travelling the world, swimming and kayaking
Ally Scott - Head of Campaigns

Spends most of her day: Fantasising about how we can all make the world a better place and trying not to sneeze too loudly
Has worked as: An art gallery tour guide, documentary producer/director and social entrepreneur
Study: BA Hons History and Film
Likes: The magical moments of human connection, sunshine, coffee, op shops, great big trees and being in water
Dislikes: Waste, unkindness, and being cold.
In her spare time: Cooks, watches films, ferries children and gets pulled up hill and down dale by a very naughty dog
Sinead Mooney

Spends most of the day: Completing various administrative tasks for the head office
Has worked as: An Administration Officer, a fundraising officer, a sports coach and a board executive
Study: BA (Sociology & Legal Studies) and Master of International Relations
Likes: Travelling, AFL, and cheesecake
Dislikes: Olives, spiders, and Home & Away
In her spare time: Plays sports, goes on cultural and foodie tours, and to comedy shows
You’d be surprised to learn: Sinead is a second generation Australian, both her parents and entire family were born and reside in Ireland
Anja Homburg - Communications Officer

Spends most of the day: Reading and writing about disability in Australia
Has worked as: A grant and bid writer, a philanthropy officer and a drama teacher
Study: BFA(Drama)
Likes: Dogs, ice cream and Star Trek
Dislikes: Capsicum, algebra and Star Wars
In her spare time: Directs feminist theatre and enjoys “off duty time” with her Assistance Dog, Kyla
You’d be surprised to learn: Anja has lived in the Netherlands, Belgium and the Unites States as well as Australia
Kyla - Morale Booster

Spends most of the day: Under her human’s desk, sniffing for physiological shifts
Has worked as: An Assistance Dog and cuddle bug
Study: Puppy pre school, assistance dog training
Likes: Food, balls and beaches
Dislikes: Possums, baths and the cone of shame
In her spare time: Sniffs for snacks in the yard and destroys fluffy toys