Diversity and Inclusion

QUT alumnus, Chiou See Anderson, shares her journey of creating meaningful change through bold initiatives. Drawing from her extensive experience as a business owner and advocate for women, she offers insights and advice on how to make an impact.

Read more of Chiou See Anderson | Bold Steps, Big Impact

Filed under: Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

Hayley Fox is a QUT Law (Honours) alumnus and a criminal lawyer for Legal Aid Queensland. She is passionate about justice and serves communities across North Queensland. Hayley shares her journey, challenges and advice for impact-driven alumni.

Read more of Hayley Fox | From Courtrooms to Communities

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Diversity and Inclusion

James is Australia’s first blind Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). We sit down with James to chat about his business, the co-founding of the HELP initiative and what he would like to achieve in the future.

Read more of James Steggell | Adept

Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion

Catherine Clark, former CEO of Paralympics Australia and QUT alumnus, reflects on her journey with the Paralympic Movement and the team's motto of IMAGINE which will be carried with our 170 athletes as they compete in Paris 2024.

Read more of Catherine Clark | Passing the Paralympic Baton

Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion

Bronwen Knox, is a QUT alumnus and Deputy Chief de Mission for Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympic team. Bronwen shared her inspiring career journey, insights into the sports industry, and her commitment to advancing integrity and equality for all athletes.

Read more of Bronwen Knox | Championing our Olympic Champions

Filed under: Sport, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

Former Matilda’s star, Elissia Carnavas, has always been driven by her love of sport and helping others. Her inspiring story shows the power of resilience and reinvention, when an injury took her off the field and onto QUT campus to forge a new career.

Read more of Elissia Carnavas | Former Matildas' star kicks new goals

Filed under: Sport, Diversity and Inclusion

Sumit spent 15 years coordinating wellbeing programs with at-risk and migrant communities before establishing Reframe Wellbeing. In this article Sumit chats about his career and explores some of the latest wellbeing insights.

Read more of Sumit Panjwani | Choosing Wellness

Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion

QUT alumnus and The Star's CEO,  Jessica Mellor, reflects on her experience among Taylor Swift concert-goers. She was struck by more than infectious melodies but by the indelible mark of Swift's entrepreneurial prowess and culture-shaping influence.

Read more of Jessica Mellor | Embracing the Swift Effect

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

In this Q&A with QUT Alumnus, Riva Mendoza, we hear about her journey at QUT shaped, by growth and exploration, leading to an exciting career in frontend development at Canva.

Read more of Riva Mendoza | Paving her path from QUT to Canva

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

Lisa has taught sign language, her ‘home’ language, to over 50,000 students online. By increasing the number of people who learn sign language, she is helping make society more inclusive and making a difference in the deaf community.

Read more of Lisa Mills | Teaching her ‘home’ language, Auslan

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

Danae is the Managing Director of AXIS Dance Company, one of America's most acclaimed ensembles of disabled, non-disabled, and neurodiverse performers. She shares her journey and how organisations can create more accessible and inclusive workplaces.

Read more of Danae Rees | Championing accessibility in the arts

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

Ipul was partially paralysed by polio as an infant and would use her left hand to support her leg to walk. As a disability advocate, she shares what individuals without a disability can do to be a better ally to the community.

Read more of Ipul Powaseu OBE | Disability Advocate

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion