About the Author
Anne Tonkin is a lecturer, speaker and disability advocate, whose world is built on education, critical thinking, compassion, and unstoppable purpose. With a background as a National Marketing Executive and an impressive suite of qualifications, she blends academic depth with real-world insight in everything she does. As the author of the Tonkin 10/10 Bill, the world’s first global community inclusion metrics, Anne is redefining disability and inclusion, pushing for legislative change in Australia and new global standards.
Balancing her roles as lecturer, passionate advocate, and devoted carer for her husband, she radiates resilience and heart in equal measure. Her greatest joy lies in her love for her boys, Josh and Matt, a passion for fitness, adventure, and a glass of champagne.
A multi-award-winning force, Anne has received the prestigious Global Women of Influence Awards 2025, Global Recognition Award, Australian Enablement Award, and a nomination for the Australian Accessibility Award Hall of Fame.
