Leanne has been involved in the lives of people with disabilities and their families for more than 30 years. With a strong focus on human rights, citizenship, and inclusion, she’s a thought leader in the disability sector and has been instrumental in promoting and advancing the importance of individualised supports in Australia and abroad.   

Leanne is accomplished in resolving complex challenges through planning, leadership, coordination, and mediation. Thanks to a deep-rooted commitment to community, combined with extensive knowledge in areas such as business management, corporate governance, and influence, she brings a strategic lens to the work of the Australian Inclusion Group (AIG) and Inclusion Solutions.   

Leanne is a valued mentor to staff and professionals in the field, focusing on capacity building and positive work practices. As an innovative, agile, and compassionate leader, Leanne is seen as a humanitarian passionate about driving sustainable change. 

Matt, originally hailing from Zimbabwe but raised in the vibrant community of Perth, has spent over 15 years working and volunteering in the community services sector. Matt’s experiences of living apart from family and natural supports at a young age, underscored for him the profound value of community bonds. It was through his fervour for sports, notably rugby, that Matt found a powerful medium for establishing these connections, allowing him to personally witness the remarkable benefits of community engagement.

Matt’s passion for enriching the tapestry of communities through social inclusion continues to drive him on a daily basis. His commitment to fostering inclusion, alongside his love for sports, emphasises his dedication to creating a thriving and interconnected society where everyone can reach their fullest potential.

Outside of work, Matt has now hung up the rugby boots and swapped them for running shoes and the occasional round of golf (when he can find time between kids sporting and dance commitments).

Adam studied a double major in Management and Human Resources at Curtin University and is passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive environments that enable people to maximise the opportunities in front of them.

Having played an array of different sports at the local level and having experience working for a State Sporting Association, Adam is skillful at applying a sporting lens to the work of inclusion, accessibility, and diversity.

Adam started with Inclusion Solutions in 2019.

Originally from France, Anne has been calling Perth her home since 2012. With a Master's Degree in Public Law and Social Sciences, Anne has worked and volunteered in the community sector for different not-for-profits for more than 12 years across both Australia and Europe.

As a child, Anne always had a strong sense of social justice, always advocating for people's rights to be upheld, so it's no surprise she joined the Australian Inclusion Group nine years ago to work with Inclusion Solution's partner entity Inclusion WA, as a Mentor and Coordinator working alongside people with disability. Now, Anne sits with us, here at Inclusion Solutions, as the project lead for one of our exciting new projects developing an online learning course around disability and inclusion.

When she's not at work, you can find Anne out and about, hiking one of the many trails around WA with her partner and fur babies. Passionate about the environment, and a self-professed eco-warrior, Anne loves connecting with others and attending beach clean ups, tree-planting days, and has recently returned to study a Diploma of Sustainable Living with the University of Tasmania.

Poppy was born in WA but sprinkled with a dash of Victorian flair. Poppy cares deeply about the arts and contributing to sustainable community care practices. With a background in Youth Work, Gender & Diversity Studies, and Career Development, and currently studying Community Development, Poppy enjoys bringing curiosity, creativity, and compassion to her work.

Poppy has experience in the workshop development and delivery space and has previously worked in disability support work, community engagement, performing arts, and mentoring roles. Poppy is super
proud to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community and cares about creating a more colorful and kind world for the next generation. Outside work, she loves dancing, time in nature, op-shopping, and throwing dinner parties for her crew.

Kimberley has a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy with clinical experience across residential aged care, neuro-rehabilitation, and paediatrics. However, she has spent most of her professional career working in the community development and engagement space with involvement in broad-level projects both in Perth and Central Australia. Kimberley feels very privileged to have worked alongside multiple communities on projects supporting stronger access and inclusion outcomes for people.

Kimberley has a strong sense of social justice and cares deeply about inclusion, with a specific interest in children’s and women’s rights and wellbeing. She takes a collaborative approach in her work with a firm belief that positive authentic relationships underpin all successful community development initiatives.

When Kimberley isn’t at work, she’s likely to have loungeroom dance parties with her toddler, be down by the beach, meandering in nature, or cook with absolute disregard for recipes. She also studies photography in her spare time and has a passion for film and writing.