Claire Aldham

My name is Claire. I am profoundly deaf, wear hearing aids and have a long standing involvement as a previous participant for nearly 20 years and volunteered in various aspects for over 15 years. I've been fortunate enough to have had wonderful, supportive coaches when competing & welcomed with open arms by Cali Vic committees and volunteers when I've volunteered at competitions and on other committees. The reason why I joined the group is because I am passionate about working with others to be fully inclusive with education, solutions & advocacy for all people with disabilities. Cali has had a huge impact on my life, and I am excited about working with everyone in the working group to provide input to the incredible Cali Vic community, including clubs, members, audiences, venues & events by bringing the perspective of someone with lived experience of my hearing loss and play a role to make it a truly inclusive organisation and #acreativesportforall. I can't wait to see what we all achieve together.

Leah Anderson

As a young adult with a disability herself and with having been involved as both a coach trainee and performer for over 20 years, and has seen Calisthenics change and evolve over the years. Leah has also competed in pom and jazz through All Star Cheerleading Federation in Victoria, which is where i noticed the diversity and inclusion of performers in wheelchairs and with significant disabilities through the all abilities category at cheerleading competitions and how global that sport has become. Leah noticed the vast differences in inclusion and skills levels between the two sports and from my own experiences within Calisthenics and Cheerleading and my own personal struggles with my disabilities, this has lead me to become more and more passionate about inclusion and support for those with a disability. Leah struggled with the skills exams and solos and noticed the disability recognition at solos and team competitions isn't enough. Leah wants to help Cali Vic change the way people with a disability are included within our great sport and to help make it a fairer sport for all involved. The reason why I joined the group is because I am passionate about working with others to be fully inclusive with education, solutions & advocacy for all people with disabilities. Cali has had a huge impact on my life, and I am excited about working with everyone in the working group to provide input to the incredible Cali Vic community, including clubs, members, audiences, venues & events by bringing the perspective of someone with lived experience of my hearing loss and play a role to make it a truly inclusive organisation and #acreativesportforall. Leah can't wait to see what we all achieve together.