Equity and Inclusion Reference Group

This Reference Group, led by Leah van Poppel and Adjunct Associate Professor Jennifer Cullen, provides advice to promote diversity and the principles of inclusion, equal opportunity, fairness and transparency in the delivery of the NDIS.

The Reference Group’s membership is being refreshed. Current members (as of July 2025) are:

• Leah van Poppel, Co-Chair

• Adjunct Associate Professor Jennifer Cullen AM, Co-Chair

• Vaughn Bennison

• Kalena Bos

• Denton Bowles

• Margherita Coppolino

• Judith Drake

• Clare Gibellini

• Tricia Malowney OAM

• Suzy Trindall

• Mark Tonga

• Barbel Winter.