Geoff Trappett is a highly experienced Inclusion and Diversity Specialist and SME with a strategic and deeply practical approach to global disability inclusion, having led multidisciplinary teams and managed high-value budgets, while reporting directly to boards and navigating complex governance environments.
My expertise spans stakeholder engagement at ministerial levels, media and public advocacy, and driving organisational change—particularly in transitioning large service providers to customer-focused models. A confident spokesperson and events professional, with a strong track record in policy development, grant submissions, and social impact measurement.
My work is grounded in a commitment to equity, and I am proud to be a respected voice in the inclusion space, with established sector and media relationships that help amplify the voices of people with disability.
Inclusion Moves began as a consultancy, and it still operates as such should that be what partners want, but today it serves as so much more, including as a platform to share my ongoing work and lifelong commitment to creating systems and communities where everyone can participate equally. My lived experience of disability informs everything I do and continues to shape my mission to drive meaningful, lasting change across all facets of diversity and inclusion.
I bring lived experience, policy influence, and frontline leadership together to drive real inclusion—not just talk. From gold-medal performance on the world stage to shaping national accessibility standards, I help organisations move beyond compliance to create cultures where every person is valued, empowered, and included.
STRATEGIC INCLUSION | DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
Deep experience as an inclusion and diversity consultant
Proven ability to influence at ministerial, board and executive levels
Prominent advocate with sector credibility and media presence
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP | ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE
Led large scale change management initiatives, including customer-centric transformations
Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and significant budgets
POLICY, ADVOCACY | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Strong background in social policy, especially in housing and transport
Experience in high-level government engagement, including ministerial relations
Effective in leading policy responses and submissions, including grants.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT | PARTNERSHIPS
Consulting experience with member-based organisations and customer groups
Skilled in building strategic partnerships and managing complex stakeholder ecosystems
Media spokesperson and public speaker with established networks
SERVICE DELIVERY | COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT
Expertise in client complaints strategy and service improvement
Able to balance operational needs with quality outcomes and systems change
SOCIAL IMPACT | MEASUREMENT
Sophisticated understanding of social impact measurement and social capital creation
Able to align inclusion initiatives with measurable outcomes and enterprise value
I understand that diversity and inclusion can be a sensitive and polarising topic in today’s political and social environment. The conversations have grown more complex—sometimes even contentious—but that only underscores their importance. Now more than ever, we need principled, respectful leadership to guide these discussions in a way that is grounded, constructive, and focused on long-term impact.
My approach is practical, values-based, and rooted in lived experience. I work to meet people where they are—helping organisations and individuals navigate this space with clarity, care, and purpose. I believe inclusion is not about division—it’s about connection, and finding ways to build environments where everyone can belong and contribute meaningfully.
I’m passionate about contributing to a Games experience that is inclusive for everyone: athletes, volunteers, staff, visitors, and communities across Queensland and beyond. It’s an opportunity to create a legacy that reflects the best of who we are—diverse, welcoming, and proudly representative of all Australians.
Whether it be under the Inclusion Moves banner or in his professional roles Geoff has a history of achieving results designed by and for the marginalised community
- Inaugural Chair of the National Inclusive Transport Advocacy Network (NITAN) – uniting advocacy organisations nationwide to improve public transport accessibility
- Key contributor to the modernisation of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport, influencing policy reform for more inclusive and equitable infrastructure
- Prominent advocate for rectifying the accessibility issues with Queensland’s New Generation Rollingstock, leading to critical compliance changes and systemic accountability
- Public thought leadership and media engagement, helping raise awareness and shift narratives around inclusion, accessibility, and equity
- Led the largest roll out of a Workplace Adjustment Policy by a privately held Australian corporation
- Rolled out Disability Confidence training to over 220k team members
- Led a Support Wage System transition project with saw over 150 people receive a fair wage, in line with the recommendation of the Disability Royal Commission
- Won Gold at Sydney 2000 Paralympic games
- Held world record and first person to go under 14 seconds for the 100m T54 event
- Multiple Paralympian of the year and Queenslander of the year awards
True inclusion begins with understanding. I encourage everyone—whether leaders, colleagues, or community members—to actively learn about the experiences and challenges faced by marginalised communities. Reflect on your own privileges and biases, because awareness is the first step toward meaningful change. Together, through education, empathy, and action, we can build workplaces and communities where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.