As an Occupational Therapist by background, Nicole has worked in mental health and community health services in Australia and the UK and owned and managed her own OT practice.
Nicole worked for several years at PwC Australia with a focus on D&I, accessibility, and preventative health and wellbeing. Most recently Nicole worked for global law firm DLA Piper as the Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Lead for the Asia Pacific region with responsibility for strategy development and implementation to facilitate a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Zack’s passion is to create generational social change for people with disability. His innovative approach has seen him build understanding and confidence with clients and all levels of government, as well as spearhead a national awareness campaign to address the unconscious bias and invisible barriers people with disability face.
Before GSA, Zack spent eight years honing his skills in marketing and sales, contributing to the growth of renowned FMCG brands like Red Bull, Hendricks Gin, and Glenfiddich. Now, alongside his role at GSA, he manages Australia’s first inclusive music festival, Ability Fest, which leverages music as a powerful platform to normalize disability.
Zack’s dedication extends beyond GSA. He actively serves on the board for the Dylan Alcott Foundation and the Australian Festivals Association. His personal interests include a deep passion for football and basketball.
In 2018, Zack spearheaded the creation of Ability Fest, which has gained international recognition as the most accessible and inclusive music festival to date. His commitment to universal access is further demonstrated through his management and supervision of inclusion programs for prominent organizations such as the MCG/MCC, Tennis Australia/Australian Open, Department of Transport Victoria, Sydney Olympic Parks Authority, and Parks Victoria. These experiences have provided Zack with invaluable insights into the complexities and possibilities surrounding accessibility and inclusion.
Anjelin is an experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, disability and healthcare sectors, and has extensive internal and external audit experience with Deloitte. In her previous role, she worked with Vision Australia and contributed as a Treasurer/Director for a peak body for disability radio stations.
She has a strong passion for building successful teams by focusing on strengths and solutions. Over the past years, Anjelin has led strategic projects, remodelled finance teams to build capabilities, and implemented business improvements by streamlining processes with her positive attitude.
Her role requires her to analyse large amounts of data and simplify it so that everyone can work with clear goals. Financial checks and balances, along with compliance, keep her day ticking. She is passionate about sharing her expertise to support organisations in meeting governance standards and delivering strategies to enhance meaningful outcomes.
Paul is an experienced Bid Manager spanning a broad array of sectors including facilities management, education, recruitment, social services, mental health and disability. He brings a solution focus to complex challenges, helping to build programs that lead to measurable outcome improvements. With a proven track record in building and leading successful response teams in large corporate organisations, Paul brings this commitment to stakeholder engagement and strategic planning to GSA where he is excited to match the unique talents of each consultant to an organisation or project where they can make a genuine difference.
Paul’s perspective on disability is shaped by his autistic son – Felix – who communicates through gestalt language processes and with an AAC. Paul is passionate about making space in the conversation for people who communicate in different ways, to ultimately make the world a friendlier and more accepting place for Felix.
Melissa specialises in accessible communication by design and inclusive language. Her experience spans digital and print publications, social media platforms, and audio/visual mediums. She has worked across a broad range of industries for clients such as Medibank, Hydro Group, and the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
Melissa’s background in Industrial and Product Design provides her with an expert perspective on accessible and inclusive communications and products. She has a passion for connecting people with varying disabilities to the information and communications platforms that suit their individual needs.
Ankit is a highly accomplished individual with a remarkable passion for sports, marketing trends, entertainment, and pop culture. He has completed his Master’s degree in Sports Business from Deakin University and has successfully established himself as a dedicated promoter of inclusion and marketing.
Ankit’s extensive experience as the Team Manager for Australian Blind Football and soccer coach with South Melbourne Football Club’s blind football team for over four years is truly impressive.
Ankit’s expertise in marketing is equally impressive, having worked with various brands across different sectors such as North Melbourne FC, adidas, 212F, and Soccer5s. He has recently joined the GSA and Sport4All team as a Marketing Manager, where he is focused on showcasing the power of great storytelling to create a culture and community that is inclusive, equal, and equitable.
Kate has experience working in the disability, health, and education sectors, where her focus was aimed at increasing the inclusion of people with disabilities and health conditions. Kate has previously worked as a Registered Nurse and Midwife and for a not-for-profit organisation creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
She has also worked for several years as a Disability Advisor, where she supported students in removing the barriers faced within the tertiary education setting. Kate is passionate about applying proactive measures to ensure accessibility and inclusion for all people across all aspects of life.
Carl brings a wealth of experience in the field of sports with a passion for creating inclusive environments that empower people with disability. His background includes senior executive roles from international cricket and premiership soccer to swimming and basketball.
At Sport4All, Carl leverages his expertise to drive meaningful change, collaborating with organisations to develop and implement strategies that promote accessibility and inclusion. His approach is rooted in empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with disability and the levers that facilitate this.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Carl is dedicated to reflecting his commitment to fostering a more inclusive society both within and beyond the workplace through his volunteer and a range of non-executive directorships.
Joel has graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Design. With Joel’s lived experience of being short-statured along with his passion for design, he found a great opportunity at GSA as a Junior Graphic Designer, where he could combine both his lived experience and design work to improve how people with disabilities can interact with digital and printed content.
Outside of work, Joel enjoys being active wherever he can. He enjoys playing sports and running, and he ran the Great Ocean Road Marathon in 2019. Joel has also represented Australia at the 2017 World Dwarf Games held in Canada, competing in basketball and badminton.
Bridie is an actor, advocate, and consultant. She graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2018 with a degree in Acting. Since then, she has worked across stage and screen. Bridie became the first actor with a disability to have a lead role on Australian television when she played Sabine in two seasons of The Heights, which aired on the ABC and BBC1. Bridie has since made appearances in the Stan original series Bump and the Stan original movie Christmas Ransom. She also appeared in Dive Club and Irreverent for Netflix and Hulu’s Joe Vs. Carole.
Bridie has cerebral palsy and uses her lived experience to advocate for people with disabilities within the arts and in the wider community and workplaces. Bridie is committed to having open conversations around accessibility and inclusion, mixed with a bit of empathy and humour.