Dianne is determined to make changes in the disability sector. With a passion to empower people living with disabilities, and assisting to enable them to reach their goals she will.

Dianne loves all animals especially her Boston Terriers. Living on a small farm some of her pets include: dogs, cat, peacocks, birds and chickens

Tracy is passionate about empowering people living with disability to learn new life skills and reach their full potential.

Tracy has six children and loves spending time with her family, traveling and bush walks with her dog.

Emily is passionate about improving the lives of all members within the community, by empowering them to reach their goals.

Emily enjoys bush walking and spending time with her rescue Greyhound Queenie.

Jodie holds a degree in Sociology and has over 15 years’ experience in the private sector, bringing extensive audit and compliance experience to the Board. Jodie has worked on various Committees and Advisory Boards both in the private sector as well as Education. Jodie has two children with disability and strongly values the importance of living a fulfilled and independent life.

Cooper is a caring and engaged support worker who loves the chance to connect with participants and help them to socially develop. Since joining Building Friendships Cooper has most enjoyed meeting the current participants and welcoming many new faces to the group and seeing them come out of their shells’.

Cooper enjoys watching and playing AFL in his spare time and is an avid Motorsport fan, particularly the Formula 1. Though he doesn’t have any pets of his own he loves animals, especially dogs!

Niamh is a caring and compassionate worker who enjoys engaging participants and helping to realise their potential for personal and social growth. Niamh is currently studying to become a nurse and has a love for all animals, especially her two daschounds, Wilbur and Hugo.

With a passion for his community and its people, Martin has been involved in all aspects of our industry

With six children of his own and plenty of grandchildren, Martin is a family man. He also loves touring on his motor bike with his wife Mog of thirty-three years.