Sarah is a Law (Honours) graduate and passionate disability advocate with a strong background in stakeholder engagement, policy research, and administration. Her commitment to advancing human rights and equal opportunities is deeply informed by her own lived experience of disability.
Before joining Physical Disability Australia, she worked across multiple roles at Disability Rights Advocacy Service, where she facilitated self-advocacy workshops, led stakeholder engagement with councils and service providers, and contributed to impactful law reform and policy submissions. Her role also included direct advocacy support for individuals navigating complex systems including the NDIS, Centrelink, housing, employment, and education.
With a proven ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders, including people with disability, carers, families, service providers and policymakers, Sarah is dedicated to ensuring that the voices of Australians with disability are heard and reflected in policy decisions. She brings a deep understanding of the systemic challenges faced by the disability community and is committed to creating lasting, inclusive change.
In addition to her professional experience, Sarah has been published in the Law Society of South Australia Bulletin for her article on forced sterilisation of women and girls with disabilities and was an editor for the University of South Australia Law Review.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, watching Disney classics, and attending musicals. She finds joy and inspiration in storytelling, whether on the page or stage, and values the way creative arts bring people together and spark conversations about identity, inclusion, and belonging.