Our Committee
President
Allison Rahman (JP, Qual)
Allison is the Founder and Director of Pathways Support Services, Co-Founder of MGLA Consulting and True Lawn Care as well as being a published author in the anthology “Women Leading the Way”.
Having 12 years industry and personal family experience in the disability industry, she has built her passion and drive to make a difference in the lives of people with disability and their families.
Her career started in the legal industry in various roles before she found a passion for working and advocating for those with vulnerabilities which lead to building and running her own large organisation providing supported accommodation, to developing and running a day service and creating a lawn care business that helped people with disabilities and children in care to gain skills and empower them to live the way they want to live.
Allison is also an auditor under the Human Services Quality Standards and the National Disability Practice Standards, and a proud committee member who coordinates the Redlands Disability Network. She is passionate about providing quality care and believes in a personalised but professional approach.
Treasurer
Melissa Grant
Over 6 years ago I embarked on my career in the disability sector as a support worker passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people with disability, after many years in the wider community service sector.
Throughout my career in disability, I have taken on multiple roles, each offering unique challenges and learning experiences. From direct care and support to program management, advocacy, community engagement and education these roles have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of the disability community.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my current role has been having the opportunity to engage and build relationships with some amazing providers and being witness to the meaningful impact person centered supports provides for each NDIS participant.
I have always been passionate about supporting the more vulnerable and at-risk individuals in our wider community to seek and access opportunities to build capacity and live their best life. My hope is to continue to nurture and facilitate this for and with the stakeholders of our network as part of my role in the management committee.
Secretary
(Position vacant)
This position is currently vacant.
Committee Member
Sam Braswell
Sam is a Physiotherapist with 15 years’ experience across disability, occupational health, and sport. He now operates as a mobile Physiotherapist, providing services throughout the Redlands region.
He joined the Redlands Disability Network committee to help develop a strong, connected network of local supporters dedicated to strengthening the disability community.
Committee Member
Kacey Temple
Kacey has over seven years’ experience in the disability sector, with a background spanning support coordination, community projects, and employment coaching for young people.
A committee member of the Redland Disability Network, she is passionate about building strong community connections and supporting individuals to navigate complex systems. With a foundation in art psychotherapy and counselling, she also brings a creative lens to her work, developing inclusive programs that promote wellbeing.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reading, creating, and spending time at the beach or in nature.
Committee Member
Chris Padman
I am new to the disability sector, having commenced in March 25 with NDSC and have faced a steep learning curve, which continues today. Experience of decades in business development and operations management along with engineering and business studies have taught me the importance of stakeholder alignment and longer time horizons. These principals inform all my work in organisations and I will work to bring these to the RDN.
Committee Member
Jean Jensen
I started as a Senior Employment Consultant in September 2024 and have moved to working in a Business Development role since January 2025.
In both roles with Connect2Group, I have been given the opportunity to work within a strong values base where people with a disability are respected and heard.