Nerine Broome is a proudly Autistic, multiply disabled leader with deep lived experience of physical, cognitive, and sensory disability. She has navigated disability, education, employment, the NDIS, and the health system across metropolitan, rural, and remote communities, shaping her strong commitment to inclusion and community‑led change.

Nerine brings more than twenty years’ experience across human resources, information systems, governance, and education. She has contributed to disability reform through the Queensland Disability Research Network, Standards Australia’s Assistive Technology Committee, and advisory groups across health, transport, and community services. She previously served as Chair of Queenslanders with Disability Network’s Nominations and Performance Committee, supporting lived‑experience leadership and strengthening governance processes.

Nerine is an active community advocate and founded the Brisbane Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) peer support group, working with others to build a statewide network. She is known for her warm, collaborative approach and her ability to connect people and resources to improve outcomes for Autistic people and the broader disability community.  

Nerine lives in Brisbane with her youngest child and their assistance dog.