Leanne Johnson

Leanne Johnson is an accomplished professional in the disability and mental health sectors, currently serving as Deputy Chief Executive at Life Without Barriers since February 2023. With extensive experience, Leanne held prominent positions at Hunter New England Local Health District, including Executive General Manager/Director at John Hunter Hospital and General Manager of Mental Health Services from March 2014 to January 2023. Previous roles include State Manager, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Project Manager at Lifestyle Solutions (Aust) Ltd., and Manager of Transition to Work at The Mai-Wel Group. Leanne's career began as a Support Worker in various organizations, including the Victorian Department of Health. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from Monash University, a Master’s degree in Disability Studies from the University of Newcastle, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the Australian Institute of Business.