Equity and Inclusion Reference Group

This Reference Group, led by Leah van Poppel and Tricia Malowney, 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 November 2025) are:

  • Leah van Poppel (IAC member) Co-chair

  • Tricia Malowney (IAC member) Co-chair

  • Mark Tonga (IAC member)

  • Vaughn Bennison (IAC member)

  • Tahlia Blanshard

  • Margherita Coppolino

  • Kelly Cox

  • Adjunct Associate Professor Jennifer Cullen AM

  • Judith Drake

  • Clare Gibellini

  • Knox Hades

  • Steve Widders

  • Barbel Winter.

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