Diversity
Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability is an interdisciplinary alliance between people with disability and key research, education, industry, health and social organisations, together aiming to solve the most pressing challenges within disability and rehabilitation.
More than one billion people worldwide—including 40% of Australians—live with a disabling impairment or chronic condition.
Of all the modern challenges facing humankind, creating a just, inclusive and equitable future for those living with disability is arguably one of the greatest.
Inclusive Futures seeks to deliver innovative solutions and shape policy to improve quality of life—through sport and recreation, education and work, and communities that promote health, wellbeing and social connection.
We aim to work with people with disability to create products, services and places focused on reducing impairment and increasing participation in a reimagined, inclusive society.
Katie Kelly has joined the Engagement Council bringing together Community leaders with disability who are ambassadors and advocates and guide our research towards meaningful positive impact for people with disability. The Engagement Council includes
- Michael Dobbie-Bridges PLY - Paralympian & Strategic Advisor (Disability) APM
- Janine Shepherd AM - Keynote Speaker, Author & Resilience Expert, Fittest Woman Athlete in Australia turned Aerobatic Pilot, Recipient of ‘The Outstanding Young Person’s of The World’ Award, International TEDx Keynote Speaker
- Assistant Professor Nick Marshall OAM CF - APA Titled Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, 2020 Australian of the Year -Local Hero- QLD, Churchill Fellow
- Dr. Dinesh Palipana OAM - Engagement Council Chair, Doctor, Lawyer & 2021 Australian of the Year (Qld)
- Lisa Cox - Inclusive Media Professional & Advocate
- Madison de Rozario OAM PLY - Paralympian
- Daniel Clarke - Research Assistant – Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, 2021 Young Australian of the Year (Qld) & Co-founder Tears in the Jungle
For more details visit Inclusive Futures - Reimagining Disability
