Julie Fisher is an author, advocate, and sought-after speaker sharing lived experience of disability, and community change across Australia.
Through powerful storytelling and real-world insight, Julie connects lived experience with action, challenging perceptions and inspiring more inclusive communities.
About Julie
Julie Fisher doesn’t speak in theory or tick-box compliance. She brings lived experience, leadership insight, and practical strategies that help organisations create inclusion people can actually feel and leaders can actually measure.
Darcy: The Heart of Julie’s Why
Darcy is at the heart of everything Julie does. As Darcy’s mum, Julie’s journey into advocacy, authorship and public speaking began not by choice, but through lived experience, navigating disability, systems, inclusion and belonging alongside her son. Darcy has shaped Julie’s voice, her message and her deep commitment to creating spaces where people with disability are seen, heard and valued.
Together, Julie and Darcy have shared their story on stages, in books, on radio and through community conversations across Australia. Darcy is not just Julie’s inspiration, he is an active participant in the work, proudly sharing his story, challenging perceptions and reminding audiences that inclusion is about real people, real lives and real connection.
From Lived Experience to Leadership
Julie’s lived experience with Darcy shaped not only her advocacy, but her professional path. Today, she brings that experience into rooms across Australia, helping organisations and communities rethink disability, inclusion, and what it truly means to belong.
Speaking, Media & Community Impact
Julie’s impact spans speaking, media, and community spaces across Australia. Through conferences, events, interviews, and her radio program The Unexpected Journey, she brings lived experience into conversations that challenge assumptions and drive inclusion forward.
Awards & Recognition
Author and Storyteller
Julie’s books are used by families, professionals, and organisations to spark conversation and change.
The Unexpected Journey
A lived-experience story that reframes disability, belonging, and what inclusion really looks like.
From the Hearts of Mums
Award-winning stories from mothers advocating for their children and systemic change.
The Magic of Inclusion
A practical guide to building inclusion that moves beyond compliance into connection.
The Adolescent Journey
A compassionate look at disability and identity through the teenage years.
Let’s Create Conversations that Matter
Julie brings more than expertise to the stage, she brings lived experience, heart, and a commitment to creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and included.
Whether speaking to families, organisations, educators, or community leaders, Julie’s talks spark honest conversations and practical change.
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