Pauline wears many hats at DDAlliance, ranging from her involvement in projects to representing DDAlliance and her peers in the community.

Pauline was first introduced to DDAlliance by a peer, who invited her to attend an “Our Space” event in 2017. Pauline felt she shared a commonality with other peers, and that we could create change within our community. This led her to undertake Peer Mentoring and Peer Facilitation training, and to become a Peer Worker with DDAlliance.

Pauline is passionate about improving access and inclusion for people with disability. Being a person born with disability, she has experienced many barriers, which led to her passion in doing what she can to create change. Pauline has been involved in the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan with her local council, and with reference groups and committees with other organisations.

Pauline believes peer support is valuable. It’s a community within a community where there’s no judgement. A safe space where you can open up and be yourself, while sharing your lived experience and learning from others. Peer support has given Pauline comfort in knowing she’s not alone, and that when she speaks up, she’s not only speaking up for herself but for other peers too.

Besides spending time with her DDAlliance family, Pauline enjoys a very active social life and a healthy work/life balance.