Paige is a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner and PhD Candidate at Monash University. She provides a unique perspective as an Autistic researcher and practitioner. Her research and practice aim to directly involve, empower, and promote the voice of individuals living with a disability. She is currently conducting research into the social validity of Positive Behaviour Support by understanding the lived experience of NDIS participants, with a particular focus on reducing restrictive practices and upholding the human rights of individuals with a disability. Paige has professional experience as a clinical director, clinical supervisor, and classroom teacher. Professionally, her work has focussed on upholding the human rights of individuals with a disability by increasing the value, visibility, and voices of the disabled community. She has developed and supervised Positive Behaviour Support programs designed to reduce the use of restrictive practices and enable the provision of support in ways that are effective and respectful, and in ways that appreciate individuality and neurodiversity.

Jessica is a clinical psychologist with over 13 years experience in the disability sector. Commencing her career in the positive behaviour support and restrictive practices field for people with disabilities in Queensland following the Carter report. She has worked across the NGO and government sector including the Office of Public Guardian, Qld, Department of Disabilities Service and now Qld Health as the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Team Leader. Jessica is passionate about promoting health equality for people with disabilities and ensuring they have access to supports that meet their individual needs. She believes a key component to this is comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments and interventions from allied health professionals in partnership medical practitioners. Jessica is a strong advocate for ensuring the right allied health assessments and interventions are in place for people with disabilities to assist in developing their capacity and increasing their quality of life.

Simone Austin, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, is the Chief Health Officer and Chair of the health Advisory Board at healthylife. Her 30+ years of experience and passion for working in health started with establishing dietetic community health positions working in the area of aged care and disability. Simone’s career has seen her work in various areas simultaneously, from private practice, aged care, Advocacy and Policy to the health and wellness and food industry. She has spent much of her career working in elite sport, with some of Australia’s most successful sporting teams - The Australian Men’s Cricket Team, Hawthorn AFL football Club, Melbourne Storm, Melbourne City and more. She was the president of Sports Dietitians Australia for 5 years, from 2015 and is currently a Dietitians Australia Board Director.

Simone has authored a book, Eat Like An Athlete as she believes everyone can use nutrition as a tool for their own life performance. A regular in the media Simone is a presenter who presents with energy and enthusiasm.