My name is Julie Magill. I am a proud woman of colour and an Australian Fijian. I am a caring, passionate, person with physical disability, from Bankstown in South West Sydney.

I previously worked as a tutor to support students from multicultural backgrounds and people of refugee and asylum seeker background. I have worked with people from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, this gaveme a deep understanding about the cultural challenges faced by people from culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD) backgrounds. I’ve supported peers from war torn countries, with the enlightenment of diverse family situations and knowledge about disability, I look forward to sharing ideas without judgement.

At DDAlliance I am a board member as the Treasurer, a peer facilitator, researcher and peer mentor.I always have been passionate about fighting for rights for individuals with disability in the community. In my work I became a spokesperson to change societal attitudes and to promote education around disability in hope to alter stigma and perceptions. In my advocacy work, I wrote many letters to MPs, and have attended forums that help manifest social change in the disability space. I like to see greater inclusion for people with disability from multicultural communities. My other previous work experience include administration with a Disability Employment Serviceprovideras a volunteer.

As a mentor I like to support peers to reach goals in areas like employment search and reaching out to services to receive support. I can support peers to apply for the NDIS, review their plan, get the right support services, work towards finding employment, live independently and get involved in your local peer group and community.My goal is for my fellow peers to maximise their independence. I can support them to find their potential, achievements, goals and dreams, to stand up for themselves and have a voice