We operate a peer-led model that centres the identities and lived experiences of everyone connected to our services.
At Queer and Diverse Pathways, every team member has their own lived experience and is either part of the LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent communities or deeply connected to them. This ensures that support is built on genuine understanding, not as an afterthought or a tick-box exercise.
We create inclusive spaces by design—you don’t have to justify your identity or explain what it means to be queer, trans, or neurodivergent. Instead, you can focus on what you need to thrive. Our peer workers walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and connection—so you never have to navigate your journey alone.
We believe in strength-based support, recognising and valuing the unique experiences and contributions of every person. Whether you're seeking guidance, connection, or just a space where you truly belong, we’re here to support you on your own terms.
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Founder
It all begins with an idea and for me I want no young person to live my Journey! Thus Queer and Diverse Pathways was created.
Stacie Mei is a proud pansexual Woman with a Transgender experience. Stacie Mei is diagnosed AuDHD and has a non fatal experience. She also supports Roses in the Ocean as a Peer Care Companion in Community and on the Board of Directors at Sexual Health Quarters.
Stacie Mei is our founder, provides mental and physical support, support coordination, business development and coordinates our peer support component as a trained Lived Experience Peer Worker and advocate in Sexual Health, relationship wellbeing, suicide prevention and LGBTIQA+ community space.
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Operations manager
Advocate, Radio Host, and Community Leader
Jeanene (Jeannie) Williams is a passionate advocate, community leader, and radio host dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and LGBTIQA+SB rights, with a particular focus on transgender and gender-diverse issues. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Jeannie has built a career rooted in advocacy, inclusion, and empowerment.
Jeannie is the Operations Manager for Queer and Diverse Pathways, where she works to advance LGBTIQA+SB-inclusive policies, programs, and support services. Prior to this role, she served as Principal Project Manager at the Western Australian Mental Health Commission, where she focused on ensuring that mental health services were inclusive and affirming for LGBTIQA+SB individuals. Her experience in both roles has strengthened her ability to drive systemic change in mental health and community services.
Her lived experience as a transgender woman and someone who has faced mental health challenges has fuelled her commitment to dismantling stigma and fostering a more inclusive society.
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Executive Assistant
Taylah supports the Director and QDP behind the scenes, to enable our success in supporting our community. With a background in graphic design and a BA in Anthropology and Sociology, she brings a thoughtful and creative approach to her work. She also serves as Board Secretary for PICYS and is a proud member and advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Through supporting close family and friends, Taylah has gained deep insights into the experiences of disability, neurodiversity, and trans identity, which further shape her commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels seen and valued.
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Social Worker
Supporting our team and participants with modelling how we thrive together, Support coordination and “behavioural support” (NDIS wording not ours)!! we want everyone to thrive no matter your journey!
As a Queer man understands the limitations and challenges of the gay community.
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Support worker (Nursing)
Supporting our team and participants with Clinical oversight and supporting our team with Nursing components. As a mother of a Transgender child understands the challenges and gaps faced by parents.
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Peer Support and Support worker
Providing peer support, physical supports and basic service coordination.
Natalie has 6 years experience in the NDIS in a variety of roles and is a member of the transgender community and also Neurodivergent.
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Support worker
Providing physical supports .
Dawn has a Transgender partner and also Neurodivergent.
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(She/Her) Support worker
Providing peer support, physical supports.
Lizette is not Queer herself but a huge Ally with a significant connection to the LGBTIQA+ community with her own lived experience of being Neurodivergent.
I'm an Australian citizen, but come from Cape Town, South Africa. I'm bilingual, I speak English and Afrikaans. I'm married and a mother of two. I'm an artist and love doing acrylic paintings. I love animals.
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Counsellor
Valorie is a qualified 'ACA Level 2' counsellor that specialised in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community during her studies and placement due to her strong connections and support for the community. As a neurodivergent, bisexual, and transgender woman, Valorie has first-hand experience within these communities through her counselling experience and everyday life with family and friends. Valorie started New Moon Counselling, with her wife, to help build a supportive network and understanding space for the community to access without worry or fear of prejudice.
Valorie has experience handling topics such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, and communication. Her particular style utilises your, often unseen, strengths to help you find your path and true self.
Find the true you together with the New Moon.
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Teacher and Educator
As a qualified secondary Mathematics and Physics teacher, Brooke wants to help the community thrive through education and mentoring.
Operating her own business as a tutor and supporting success with sitting exams, job applications, education services and training to other organisations.
She also works with Transfolk WA’s education team.
Brooke is a proud Transbian!