13/03/2026
🌟Led by Lived Experience 🌟
At My Hero, our social activities aren't designed in a boardroom. They’re participant-led, shaped by real interests, real ideas and real connections 💚
We created a dedicated role within our organisation for a person with disability to lead and develop our social events. A genuine leadership opportunity. A space to plan, create, host and bring people together 🤝😊
That person is Emery.
Since stepping into the role as our events coordinator, Emery has grown in ways we couldn't have imagined. They've gained the confidence to pursue further opportunities and initiatives, including FCRC’s Inclusive Access Advisory Committee, Wide Bay Advocacy Inc EAG and Fraser Coast Advocacy Inclusion Inc working alongside council and local community organisations to advocate for real change across the Fraser Coast
They’ve also led one of the only disability community events in Fraser coast, FestABLE, and continue to be actively involved in advocacy spaces. What began as bringing people together through My Hero social activities has expanded into something much bigger. Emery has become a true pillar in our local community 😁
When people with disabilities are given the space to lead, they don't just participate… they shine and thrive ✨🌿
We’re so proud of what this has become and we encourage other organisations to consider how they can create meaningful leadership pathways within their own teams. Representation matters. Opportunity matters. Inclusion should always include leadership. 💚🙌
