Liel Bridgford

Liel is a Psychologist, writer and educator based in Naarm who uses she/they pronouns. She is a proud disabled, immigrant, non-conforming femme. She has been recognised as an Honoree for Diversability 2024 D-30 Disability Impact List, an ABC TOP 5 Arts resident, and a 2023 Melbourne Awards finalist for Access and Inclusion. Liel appeared on various radio, podcast, and TV programs including ABC news, 3RC Radio and others. She has facilitated presentations and workshops across Australia and internationally, and was published and featured widely. Liel is founder and director of Kultivate, an organisation focused on advancing wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and disability justice for disabled and multiply marginalised people. Kultivate’s mission is rooted in equity, community, mindfulness, and empowerment. Her vision through Kultivate is to create an equitable and inclusive society where all disabled and multiply marginalised people thrive.