STEPS Pathways College has officially named celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle as its Ambassador.
In her role, Doyle will raise national awareness of STEPS Pathways College, an educational program for young adults with disability and autism.
Doyle hosted the 2024 STEPS Grand Winter Ball fundraiser and will return as a special guest at the 2025 ball on Saturday 26 July.
Speaking about her appointment, Doyle said it had been a joy to meet the young people involved in the program.
“I was so inspired by the care and guidance being offered to them. It’s an honour to lend my support,” she said.
“It makes you realise how essential this is to a community, but also how essential community is to running an organisation like this so I encourage you to attend the Grand Winter Ball or help in any other way you can,” she said.
Carmel Crouch, STEPS managing director, said Doyle’s involvement marks an exciting new chapter for the organisation and will bring increased national attention to the barriers faced by young people with a disability and autism and, more importantly, the opportunities available to help them live independently and achieve their full potential.
“With advocates like Melissa Doyle by our side, we can break down misconceptions and show Australia what’s possible when young people are given the right support and opportunities,” Crouch said.