Melanie works two days a week in Media and Corporate Communications with the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services and was the Secretary of Women With Disabilities WA Inc – a non-profit incorporated organisation that is run by women with disabilities for women with disabilities.
Melanie graduated from Murdoch University with a double major in Japanese and Communication Studies in 2000, going on to work as a Japanese interpreter. She is also a User Analyst for Web Key IT, testing websites and documents for compatibility with her assistive technology.
Melanie loves socialising with friends and family, attending concerts and events, enjoying time at home and looking after her retired assistance dog.

