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Program coordinators

The program coordinators ensure that the program runs smoothly including working closely with young people with disability working as research assistants, looking after the website and media, and organising meetings and events.

  • A headshot of Alex Sully in front of a blurred background.

    Alex Sully

    University of Melbourne

  • Stefanie Dimov smiling at the camera in front of a blurred bushland area.

    Stefanie Dimov

    University of Melbourne

Research fellows and research assistants

The research fellows and research assistants conduct and analyse qualitative and quantitative data from our studies. This includes data from interviews with young people with disability, online text data, and data from surveys and government sources.

  • Amanda Alderton is in front of a brick wall with ivy and is smiling at the camera.

    Dr Amanda Alderton

    RMIT University

  • Bella White smiling at the camera in front of a blurred background of greenery.

    Bella White

    University of Melbourne

  • Briony Lipton

    UNSW Canberra

  • David Gurrin stands in front of a window and smiles at the camera. The Melbourne cityscape is visible through the window.

    David Gurrin

    University of Melbourne

  • A headshot of Elroy Dearn standing in front of a green background.

    Dr Elroy Dearn

    RMIT University

  • A headshot of Emma Cooper smiling at camera.

    Emma Cooper

    University of Sydney

  • A portrait of Glenda Bishop, the background is blurred.

    Dr Glenda Bishop

    University of Melbourne

  • Jodie Bailie smiling at the camera in front of bushland.

    Dr Jodie Bailie

    University of Sydney

  • A portrait of Luke Collins in front of a blurred office background.

    Dr Luke Collins

    Lancaster University

  • Marissa Shields stands in front of a river and bushland smiling at the camera.

    Dr Marissa Shields

    University of Melbourne

  • Rosie Bogumil smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers. Rosie is wearing a graduation gown and mortarboard.

    Rosie Bogumil

    University of Melbourne

  • Stephanie Mantilla smiles at camera standing in front of a blurred background of a park.

    Dr Stephanie Mantilla

    University of Sydney

  • A headshot of Taranee Morey-Hype in front of a university building.

    Taranee Morey-Hype

    University of Melbourne

  • A portrait of Tess Bright smiling at the camera.

    Dr Tess Bright

    University of Melbourne

PhD students

RAY also has PhD students who are doing projects on specific aspects of young disabled people’s lives.

  • A black and white portrait of Bella Choo smiling at camera

    Bella Choo

    University of Melbourne

  • A portrait of Lu Ye with a white background.

    Lu Ye

    University of Melbourne

  • Stefanie Dimov smiling at the camera in front of a blurred bushland area.

    Stefanie Dimov

    University of Melbourne