With over 10 years of experience working in the disability sector, Dianne developed a passion for assisting people living with a disability to lead meaningful lives within their communities. As Director of a NDIS Registered Disability Service provider, Dianne brings a wealth of knowledge regarding service provision standards, compliance and the importance of self-empowerment, choice and control for those living with disability.

Emily is a registered nurse with over 8 years’ experience working in the community in hospitals, schools, and as a child health nurse. Emily has been volunteering and working within the disability sector for over a decade and is co-founder of Building Life Skills. She also has prior experience working on advisory committees for the Department of Health.

Bev is creative and exceptionally well-organised leader with substantial experience in administration, finance, management and direct service delivery in the community sector across disability, homelessness and FDV responses. Bev has over 20 years experience in the community sector. She is committed to social justice and attracted to purposeful work that serves to contribute the community such as that delivered by Building Life Skills and is excited to be part of this wonderful team. Her areas of interest are team and people development and continuous improvement of business practices.

Jodie holds a degree in Sociology and has over 15 years’ experience in the private sector, bringing extensive audit and compliance experience to the Board. Jodie has worked on various Committees and Advisory Boards both in the private sector as well as Education. Jodie has two children with disability and strongly values the importance of living a fulfilled and independent life.

Hi my name is Chloe. I have been with Building friendships since 2019.

I enjoy selling the products that me and my crew make. I enjoy meeting every month at the Kalamunda markets.

Hi I am Kasey. I like being in the community at the markets, selling products and socialising. I like that I have learned new skills like dehydrating and being more independent at the markets.

Hi I’m Joanne and I love chatting with all of the customers who come to purchase our products and to find out more about us.

I love being a part of the community and supporting my friends in their micro businesses. I enjoy reconnecting in my community that I have been a part of for many years.

I love being active in the community and feeling a part of a team

I have really enjoyed my time at the markets, engaging with with all of the customers and working with the BF Crew.

I love taking the opportunity to talk with people and tell them about the group.