Sophie Geeves: Steptember Ambassador on Disability Advocacy, Education, and Culture

2025-09-22

In this episode, disability advocate and Steptember ambassador Sophie Geeves shares her journey from early intervention with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to presenting evidence in Parliament. She opens up about the role of CPA in her life, what Steptember means to her, why inclusion in education is still a fight, and how she navigates belonging in both disability culture and mainstream society. Key Moments: [7:26] Why Steptember is about “movement in all forms” and how funds support babies and families.

In this episode, disability advocate and Steptember ambassador Sophie Geeves shares her journey from early intervention with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to presenting evidence in Parliament.

She opens up about the role of CPA in her life, what Steptember means to her, why inclusion in education is still a fight, and how she navigates belonging in both disability culture and mainstream society.

Key Moments:

[7:26] Why Steptember is about “movement in all forms” and how funds support babies and families.

[10:12] Transitioning from child to adult services with CPA.

[12:30] Sophie’s experience giving evidence to the NSW Upper House inquiry on education.

[23:31] Her advice for young disabled people finding their voice.

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