Alissa Phillips

Queensland

Alissa Phillips, founding Director of s.p.a.c.e, Social Entrepreneur and driving force behind s.p.a.c.e., holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Creative Industries and a Masters in Music Therapy. She applies her qualifications specifically to disability services through her innovative programs BEAT, BIG Night Out and Bust A Move.

Alissa has won numerous awards for her work in improving the quality of life for people affected by a disability, including 2007 Lord Mayor’s Youth Citizen of the Year, University of Queensland’s Young Alumni 2008 and most recently she was named one of 10 Emerging Leaders in the category of Society for the Weekend Australian.

Alissa believes that disability and difference in our communities can be embraced through the education and positive experiences of youth and community. And that we can improve attitudes and relationships between those members of the community who have a disability and those members of the community who do not by engaging people in dynamic discussions and meaningful experiences surrounding disability and social responsibility.

Alissa is eager to share her unique experiences and skills with other not for profits, schools, community and corporate organisations through professional speaking engagements. Alissa regularly speaks at conferences, for schools, networking breakfasts and community events and forums, most recently at the National Volunteering Queensland Breakfast.