(No Pronouns) QCEO - Founder and Director of Lived Experience and Suicide Prevention

It all begins with an idea and for me I want no young person to live my Journey! Thus Queer and Diverse Pathways was created.

Stacie Mei is a proud pansexual Woman with a Transgender experience. Stacie Mei is diagnosed AuDHD and has a non fatal experience. She also supports Roses in the Ocean as a Peer Care Companion in Community and on the Board of Directors at Sexual Health Quarters.

Stacie Mei is our founder, provides mental and physical support, support coordination, business development and coordinates our peer support component as a trained Lived Experience Peer Worker and advocate in Sexual Health, relationship wellbeing, suicide prevention and LGBTIQA+ community space.

(She/Her) Director - Quality and Audit

Advocate, Radio Host, and Community Leader

Jeanene (Jeannie) Williams is a passionate advocate, community leader, and radio host dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and LGBTIQA+SB rights, with a particular focus on transgender and gender-diverse issues. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Jeannie has built a career rooted in advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment.

Jeannie is the Operations Manager for Queer and Diverse Pathways, where she works to advance LGBTIQA+SB-inclusive policies, programs, and support services. Prior to this role, she served as Principal Project Manager at the Western Australian Mental Health Commission, where she focused on ensuring that mental health services were inclusive and affirming for LGBTIQA+SB individuals. Her experience in both roles has strengthened her ability to drive systemic change in mental health and community services.

Her lived experience as a transgender woman and someone who has faced mental health challenges has fuelled her commitment to dismantling stigma and fostering a more inclusive society.

(He/Him) Director Social Supports/NDIS

Supporting our team and participants with modelling how we thrive together, Support coordination and “behavioural support” (NDIS wording not ours)!! we want everyone to thrive no matter your journey!

As a Queer man understands the limitations and challenges of the gay community.

(She/Her) Nursing Consultant

Supporting our team and participants with Clinical oversight and supporting our team with Nursing components. As a mother of a Transgender child understands the challenges and gaps faced by parent

(She/Her) Teacher and Educator

As a qualified secondary Mathematics and Physics teacher, Brooke wants to help the community thrive through education and mentoring.

Operating her own business as a tutor and supporting success with sitting exams, job applications, education services and training to other organisations.

She also works with Transfolk WA’s education team.

Brooke is a proud Transbian!

(She/Her) Support Worker

Hey! I'm Miska (She/Her). I am an experienced peer support worker, nerd, musician and parent with a love of playing games (both video and table top) tech and much more! I am Neuro-Diverse and LGBTIQA+ with experience working with a variety of diverse individuals. I play various musical instruments. Let's get to know each other and have an UNBORING time doing so!!

Alex (They/She) - Contractor Support Worker
I am 30 years of age and I have been working in disability support for 2.5 years, I mainly work with clients who have ASD and mental illness. Currently I work independently with 4 different NDIS participants and I work with each client on a weekly basis. I regularly collaborate with my clients to plan and coordinate activities aligned with their goals, often troubleshooting on the fly and developing backup plans to ensure continued engagement and quality support.
Outside of work, I am an enthusiastic home cook, rock climber, a proud ally of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and the happy owner of two rescue dogs from SAFE Perth and Dogs' Refuge Shenton Park. I also basketball and trail running.

(She/Her) Support Worker

Evelyn is 27 years old and, after volunteering with Queer and Diverse Pathways for around 6 months, has begun transitioning into paid peer support.

She has recently completed her Bachelor of Psychology and is planning to continue her studies to become a psychologist.

In her free time, she enjoys sewing historical clothing, painting miniatures, and catching up on video games. She looks forward to working with everyone!

He/Him

Support Coordinator

Cody is a community member, peer worker, and Level 1 Support Coordinator with a background in psychology. He has several years of experience supporting people on the NDIS and is passionate about working in intersectional spaces—especially with those who value kindness, inclusion, and compassion.

As someone with ADHD and learning differences, he brings lived experience and understanding to his work. He understands how important it is to feel seen and supported and aims to create spaces where people can be themselves and access the supports that matter to them.

Outside of work, he shares his home with two pet rabbits and an aquarium and enjoys connecting with others who appreciate the little things in life.

For those looking for a support coordinator who understands the NDIS, values diversity, and brings both professional and lived experience, Cody is here to help.

He/Him

Support Worker

Cody is a youth work student dedicated to supporting young people and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued. They have a strong passion for music, which plays a big role in how they connect with others and express themselves. Cody proudly identifies as queer and is deeply committed to sharing knowledge, encouraging open and honest conversations, and helping others feel confident in who they are—especially young people within the LGBTQIA+ community, ensuring they feel seen and supported.

As a neurodivergent individual, Cody brings a personal understanding of different ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. This allows them to confidently support young people who may struggle in environments not built for neurodivergent minds, while creating spaces that are flexible, empowering, and inclusive. An animal lover at heart, Cody values kindness, empathy, and good energy, and enjoys working collaboratively in teams, setting goals, and celebrating wins—big or small. Approachable and genuinely caring, Cody is someone people can feel comfortable turning to for support and connection.

She/Her

Support Worker

Danni-Elle is a trans woman who began her transition later in life, having always known she was female but not having had the words or safety to transition earlier. She brings both lived and living experience of mental health recovery, particularly relating to complex PTSD (CPTSD), autism, and possible AuDHD.

After 24 years in the corporate world, Danni-Elle made the decision to pursue a more meaningful career, leading her to complete a Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

Through a combination of her lived experience and professional training, she is highly skilled in psychosocial recovery mentoring (Recovery Coaching), supporting individuals in working toward their personal recovery goals.

She/Her
Support Worker

Emily is a transgender woman with AuDHD who brings lived experience of mental illness, suicidality, and complex trauma, including navigating gaps in support systems. She is deeply passionate about helping others and volunteers with the State Emergency Service (SES).

Emily has a diverse work background, having worked as a road traffic controller, cleaner, and trade assistant. For the past 18 months, she has been providing social and physical supports to neurodiverse adults, as well as assisting with home maintenance.

Originally from Albany, Emily has recently relocated and is now based in the Kwinana/Rockingham region. She finds fulfillment in making a positive impact in people’s lives and is committed to supporting others in meaningful and compassionate ways.

Kai n (He/They) is a 27-year-old transgender ma who identifies as trans masc nonbinary. Kai’s pronouns are He/They. Kai has worked in the aged care and disability sector for almost 5 years. Kai is a 3 rd year social work student aiming to get into the youth mental health sector, especially LGBTQIA+SB focused. They have volunteered at many organisations such as the Smith Family Foundation, Blue Leaf Initiative, Shining Hope and many more organisations in the past and continue to volunteer at new organisations such as Freedom Centre and WAAC. They also contributed to being part of OutSouthWest in Bunbury as one of the Youth Co-Chairs n Youth Advocate. In his spare time after being an advocate for the LGBTQIA+SB community Kai likes to read, write, watch his favourite comfort movies, shows or animes. He cosplays and is a gamer and watches ice hockey.

She/Her

Support Worker

Brianna, who also goes by Bri, is an energetic and outgoing individual who is passionate about creating fun, engaging days while ensuring that support needs are met.

As a like-minded neurodiverse peer and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she brings an inclusive and understanding approach to people from all walks of life.

She enjoys spending time outdoors, op shopping, and gaming. Having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she is both mental health and trauma-informed.

Brianna looks forward to the opportunity to connect and support others.