About Us
Creating Inclusion That Lasts
We’re The Inclusive Movement — a disability-led organisation building a future where inclusion is the expectation, not the exception.
We combine lived experience, professional expertise, and human-rights-based practice to transform the way communities think about, design for, and include people with disability and neurodivergence..
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission:
To empower individuals, families, and organisations to make inclusion practical, sustainable, and real.
We do this by:
Providing consulting and training that embed inclusive design and neuroaffirming practice
Facilitating community programs that strengthen belonging and leadership
Partnering with people with lived experience to co-design inclusive environments and systems
Our Vision:
A world where every person can participate fully, express themselves freely, and feel a genuine sense of belonging — in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Our Story
The Inclusive Movement was founded on a simple belief — that inclusion starts with listening.
Our work began in regional Western Australia, where people with disability often faced barriers to participation, support, and visibility.
From those grassroots beginnings, we’ve grown into a national movement advocating for inclusive practice, disability rights, and social change.
Every program, training, and project we deliver is built from the ground up by people who understand — people who have lived and professional experience navigating these systems firsthand.
What Makes Us Different
Lived Experience at Every Level
We don’t just talk about inclusion — we live it.
Our consultants, facilitators, and support coordinators all bring personal experience of disability, neurodivergence, or caring roles, allowing us to design solutions that are authentic and meaningful.
Human Rights Framework
We believe every person has the right to access, safety, participation, and dignity.
Our practice is grounded in rights-based principles that honour autonomy, equality, and choice.
Neuroaffirming and Evidence-Informed Practice
We combine current research with lived experience to deliver training and consulting that celebrates diversity, rather than trying to “fix” difference.
Local Roots, National Reach
Based in the Pilbara, we understand what inclusion looks like in real communities — and we’re proud to lead projects and partnerships across Australia.
Who We Work With
We collaborate with:
Schools and Early Learning Centres – to embed inclusive education and design sensory-friendly classrooms.
Local Governments and Organisations – to create inclusive policies, events, and public spaces.
Businesses and Employers – to strengthen workplace accessibility, inclusion, and leadership.
Families and Carers – to provide tools, resources, and community connection.
Our Approach
Inclusion is not a checklist — it’s a conversation.
We start by listening, understanding your goals, and walking beside you to design strategies that work for your people and your context.
Our process is:
Collaborative – we co-design solutions with those who will use them.
Practical – every recommendation is easy to implement and maintain.
Empowering – we build capacity so inclusion continues long after our project ends.
Why Inclusion Matters
Inclusion benefits everyone.
When barriers are removed and environments are designed for all kinds of minds and bodies, communities become stronger, workplaces become more innovative, and individuals are empowered to live full, meaningful lives.
Through inclusive practices, we promote:
Social and economic participation
Better mental health and wellbeing outcomes
Diverse leadership and innovation
Greater community resilience and connection
Inclusion isn’t about helping people 'fit in' — it’s about changing systems so everyone belongs.
The Benefits of Social Inclusion
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Improved mental and physical health, development of a social support network, obtaining a sense of purpose, increased connectivity to the community, and development of new skills and confidence.
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Increased membership- Increased volunteerism
Better retention of members- Improved club culture
Diverse skills and ideas
Increased community profile
Increase in connectivity to the wider community
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Reduction in crime rates and greater safety levels
Reduced dependency on government systems (health, welfare, etc.)
Improved community cohesion
Increased participation rates
Increase in connectivity and social networks.
Join the Movement
Together, we can build communities where everyone belongs.
Start a conversation with our team to explore how we can help you bring inclusion to life.
Have a project in mind? Contact us to see how we can help.
Meet our founder Carol Hegan
Carol (she/her) is a passionate developmental educator, inclusion specialist, and disability rights advocate with a deep commitment to social justice.
As a neurodivergent professional and proud parent of three autistic children, Carol brings a unique blend of lived experience and clinical expertise to her leadership.
Her vision for The Inclusive Movement was born from seeing firsthand the gaps in systems — and the transformative impact when communities truly embrace inclusion.
Carol’s work continues to empower individuals, families, schools, services, and governments to move beyond awareness into authentic action.
