Liel Bridgford

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Liel Bridgford

They/she

Psychologist, Writer, Educator, Kultivate Founder & Director

Australia

A proud disabled, immigrant, non-conforming femme, Liel Bridgford’s work is centered on inclusive, accessible and holistic support and education. She has been recognised as an ABC TOP 5 Arts resident, served as the 2022 Editor of Writing Place Magazine, and was a 2023 Melbourne Access and Inclusion Award finalist. She has facilitated presentations and workshops across Australia and internationally, and was published and featured widely. In the past year, she founded Kultivate to advance wellbeing, equity, inclusion, and disability justice. Kultivate provides a space where disabled individuals can access mental health support and education delivered by professionals with lived experiences. By educating professionals, Kultivate improves the lives of disabled people globally. 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.