Dr Olivia Gatfield (Research and Community Engagement Manager, Autism CRC)
Katie Grehan (Secretary, Outback Independent Living Inc.)
Dr Talitha Kingsmill (QDRN Lead)
Maria O'Hara (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
Belinda Thompson (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
Peter Tully (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
Nerine Williams (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
This committee bring together a diverse and influential group of stakeholders, including representatives from disability peak organisations, disability advocates, individuals with lived experience of disability and citizen scientists.
The QDRN Sector Stakeholder Committee spans vast geographical regions across Queensland, including Brisbane, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Cairns, and the Whitsundays.
The QDRN Sector Stakeholder Committee reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration, inclusivity and innovation in disability research, ensuring that diverse perspectives and expertise drive meaningful outcomes for the sector.
We are excited to introduce our newly established 2025 Queensland Disability Research Network (QDRN) Sector Stakeholder Committee.
Jesse Althaus (Systems Advocate, Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion - QAI)
Simon Clough (Psychosocial Peak Co-ordinator, Queensland Alliance for Mental Health - QAMH)
Dr Olivia Gatfield (Research and Community Engagement Manager, Autism CRC)
Katie Grehan (Secretary, Outback Independent Living Inc.)
Dr Talitha Kingsmill (QDRN Lead)
Maria O'Hara (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
Belinda Thompson (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
Peter Tully (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
Nerine Williams (Advocate & Citizen Scientist)
This committee bring together a diverse and influential group of stakeholders, including representatives from disability peak organisations, disability advocates, individuals with lived experience of disability and citizen scientists.
The QDRN Sector Stakeholder Committee spans vast geographical regions across Queensland, including Brisbane, Toowoomba, Ipswich, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Cairns, and the Whitsundays.
The QDRN Sector Stakeholder Committee reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration, inclusivity and innovation in disability research, ensuring that diverse perspectives and expertise drive meaningful outcomes for the sector.
