‍Nic is a former ABC Foreign Correspondent who was badly injured in a car-crash in Bangkok. After years spent recovering he became a columnist for the Canberra Times and wrote three books on politics and the Rudd government. Nic is Editor-in-Chief of AbilityNews.

Mick is a specialist in community engagement using cutting-edge digital marketing techniques and Artificial Intelligence. He’s also a former wine-maker, IT manager and surgical researcher, Mick has ‘moved the needle’ for AbilityNews by bringing his high-end technical skills to solve our urgent e-newsletter needs.

‍Angela is the creative brains behind AbilityNews, specialising in marketing and creative content strategy. With a background in Applied Psychology, and MA in Creative and Cultural Futures from the University of Canberra, she wears many hats - including mixed media artist, heritage and art conservator, editor and copywriter.

‍Athena is the backbone of our community building mission at AbilityNews, and is currently building strong relationships with our diverse stakeholders to foster inclusivity in our messaging. With a Master's in International Business from the University of Canberra, she has experience in customer service and team management. 

‍Melissa is a highly experienced legal and political journalist currently working from the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery as the Political Editor for the Mandarin. She is passionate about disability issues and has worked for legal publications and news organisations both in Australia and overseas for United Nations organisations.

‍Catherine is a highly experienced journalist and broadcaster who is a trainer, speaker and facilitator who brings a long experience of living with a person with a disability to AbilityNews. In addition to working as Political Editor for both the ABC and SBS, Cath was also the ABC’s South East Asia Correspondent.