Virginia Richardson

Virginia Richardson is an experienced community professional with a focus on inclusivity and health promotion. As a Community Resilience Officer and Disability Inclusion Officer at Mornington Peninsula Shire since January 2013, Virginia has worked on diverse projects aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, Virginia has served as a Senior Social Planner where responsibilities included implementing the Shire's Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan. Recent roles include Principal Consultant at Universal Design Consulting and participation in the Future Makers Fellowship at the Centre for Sustainability Leadership. Virginia's earlier experience includes health promotion at Peninsula Health and project management for the Watson Creek Integrated Catchment Management project. Virginia holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from Griffith University and Victoria University of Wellington, respectively, along with various certifications related to community engagement and health promotion.