Tasha is a proud Bidjira woman who resides and works in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, on the traditional lands of the Dharumbal people. After completing her senior schooling in Biloela, Tasha moved to Rockhampton, where she earned a Certificate III in Business Administration. This qualification paved the way for a rewarding 16-year career with Queensland Health, during which she achieved significant milestones. Following this, Tasha joined CQUniversity, where she delivered the Community Aspirations Program in Education (CAP-ED), empowering mature-aged individuals by showing them that university is a viable option, regardless of their educational background.
Tasha’s career transformed as she began advocating for people with disabilities. Her personal experiences navigating services for her son, who has a disability, fueled her passion for supporting vulnerable individuals in the Community. This journey led her to become an NDIS Coordinator. Recognizing a gap in understanding how to navigate the NDIS, Tasha transitioned to the role of First Nations Local Area Coordinator with the NDIS Partner in the Community. Her role as an advocate empowers others to navigate the NDIS with confidence. Recently, Tasha has taken on a new role as the NDIS Lead at Wakai Waian Healing. In this position, she is enthusiastic about working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities, striving to break down barriers and enhance their capacity to engage in everyday life activities.