Meet Leah

Leah Brackin is a proud mother of four, and Nanna to a beautiful granddaughter.

With over 18 years of experience, Leah has built a career in Community Development, Change Management and Corporate Social Responsibility, with a strong focus on creating pathways to employment for Aboriginal people and advocating for culturally safe learning environments.

Her work has included supporting Aboriginal children in crisis, helping families overcome barriers to education and employment, also implementing strategies to improve school attendance and engagement. Leah has collaborated with educators, industry leaders, and community organisations to build programs and pathways that empower strength and resilience.

Leah’s professional journey is deeply rooted in her personal story. Before entering the workforce, she lived through years of family violence and welfare dependency, often struggling to make ends meet and keep her family safe. These experiences shaped her understanding of the challenges many families face and fuelled her commitment to being a voice for those who feel unheard.

She is a passionate advocate for support services like Foodbank, which provided vital relief during some of her darkest times. To Leah, Foodbank is more than just a food service – it represents dignity, hope, and the power of community. She continues to champion these services because she knows firsthand how they can help families survive, rebuild and thrive.

Today, Leah works in spaces that empower generational change, using her lived experience to connect with communities, influence policy and create opportunities that break cycles of disadvantage.