Driving disability inclusion for a better future
A unique service helping create a better world by removing the invisible barriers that hinder disability inclusion.
Our services
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
A Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) isn’t just about meeting legal requirements—it’s about ensuring your workplace or organisation is genuinely accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for people with disability.
I work with organisations to develop tailored, practical DIAPs that go beyond policy and focus on real, actionable change. From assessing current barriers to setting measurable goals, I help you create a plan that integrates disability inclusion into every aspect of your business, leadership, and culture.
Inclusive Committee Reviews
Committees are meant to represent diverse voices—but without an inclusive structure, certain perspectives can still be left out.
I provide Inclusive Committee Reviews that examine:
Who is at the table—and who isn’t? How decisions are made—are they accessible to everyone? What barriers exist that prevent full participation?
I help organisations redesign committee structures, policies, and engagement methods to ensure that people with disability and other marginalised voices are meaningfully included, not just present.
Workshop & Focus Group Facilitation
Workshops and focus groups should be engaging, inclusive, and meaningful—but not every space is designed to allow everyone to participate fully.
I provide workshop and focus group facilitation that ensures: Accessible discussions—so all participants can contribute. Inclusive engagement strategies—tailored to different needs and communication styles. Practical takeaways—not just conversations, but actions.
Whether it’s stakeholder engagement, policy consultation, or disability inclusion training, I ensure that discussions lead to real insights and change.
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Testimonials
Ainslee Hooper Consulting was recommended to the City of Melbourne’s Disability Advisory Committee to review our Terms of Reference. Ainslee’s collaborative and thorough methodology gathered key insights, captured in a professional report that will guide the updated Terms of Reference. The Committee appreciated the professional, honest, and confidential process. I highly recommend Ainslee and look forward to working with her again.
– Vickie Feretopoulos, Senior Policy Officer Access and Inclusion, City of Melbourne
At Point Advisory, we were lucky to work with the fabulous Ainslee Hooper. As an anthropologist, Ainslee combines her policy expertise and lived experience of disability to deliver exceptional, high-quality work.
– Sarah Beattie-Smith, Manager, Sustainability Strategy and Engagement, Point Advisory
Geelong Gallery has engaged Ainslee Hooper Consulting for multiple projects, including an Accessibility Plan for ‘Rone in Geelong’ and a Disability Action Plan to support our Equity Action Plan. Ainslee’s thorough reviews and stakeholder engagement have ensured actionable, inclusive outcomes. Her expertise has been invaluable, and her recommendations continue to drive accessibility and inclusion within our organisation. I highly recommend her services.
– Penny Whitehead, Director, Geelong Gallery