Guest presenters in the Access Institute team include a range of access professionals such as architects, building surveyors, town planners and trainers with disabilities, as well as other professionals with extensive knowledge and skills. These presenters participate in sessions to provide specific information and perspectives based on their extensive experience to support a wide variety … Read More
Andrew is the Managing Director of Hearing Connections, and wears two cochlear implants. He has ten family members over three generations who wear hearing devices, including both his children. He is qualified in electronics and has spent his career spanning over 40 years specialising in hearing augmentation and assistive technology for people with hearing loss, … Read More
Liz is an Occupational Therapist with 30 years’ experience working with people of all ages who have a disability. Liz has worked in rehabilitation, intellectual disabilities and aged care settings and worked part time for 20 years for the Qld Department of Housing specialising in complex home modifications, 7 years in the NDIS world specialising … Read More
Sarah Collison is an Occupational Therapist and Director of Verve OT, leading a team of 55 Occupational Therapists across Sydney and the Blue Mountains. She specialises in assistive technology, home modifications, and complex functional assessments for NDIS participants. As the founder of Verve OT Learning, Sarah has trained thousands of Occupational Therapists nationwide to navigate … Read More
With more than 10 years of experience in the built environment sector, Lucas Wheeler is a highly respected Access Consultant and the Director of Future Access and SDA Assessors Australia. He is also an experienced and qualified Trainer and Assessor. Lucas has worked extensively with organisations across Australia, delivering strategic access advice and creating practical, … Read More
Michael Wheeler is the Assessment Manager at Access Institute, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a secondary school teacher, trainer, and assessor. His career has been defined by a strong commitment to education, professional development, and the creation of inclusive learning environments that empower students and professionals alike. As a qualified Access Consultant … Read More
Joe Manton is the Director and Founder of Access Institute (RTO 22404), a nationally recognised leader in access consulting and universal design training. With over 30 years of experience, Joe has been at the forefront of shaping inclusive environments across Australia. She has led the development and delivery of qualifications and industry courses such as … Read More