Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is a sought after leader in transformational leadership, with over 20 years of experience empowering individuals and organisations to make a bold difference. She has delivered coaching, mentoring, and facilitation programs across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and now globally, supporting people from all walks of life, including Members of Federal Parliament, senior educators, Olympians, not for profit founders, and leaders in science, business, and the arts.

As a creative strategist, Madeleine has helped individuals and organisations expand their revenue, projects, and impact with vision, authenticity, and results. Since 2020, she has immersed herself in the not for profit and disability sector, becoming a respected voice in neurodivergence, inclusion, and community design. She is also a keynote speaker, facilitator, and radio host.

In 2022, Madeleine joined The A List, a national organisation supporting autistic and neurodivergent young people to access social opportunities on their own terms. Starting as Business and Partnership Manager, she became General Manager in 2023. During her time at The A List, she formed major partnerships with Australia’s leading neurodivergent organisations and secured a direct collaboration with LEGO Australia. She was instrumental in designing and launching the groundbreaking Social Hubs for Teens program.

In 2024, driven by a desire to expand offerings to the wider neurodivergent community, Madeleine founded Wondiverse, a neurodivergent led social enterprise dedicated to creating a world where all neurotypes can work , play together. Through Wondiverse, she now leads the federally funded Create Space Arts Initiative in partnership with The A List and the Department of Social Services, an ambitious national project reimagining neurodivergent participation in the arts.

Her leadership has earned her national recognition, including:

Westfield Local Hero

2024 Changemaker of the Year

Dare Magazine’s Top 50 Australians Over 50

Madeleine is also the host of A Different Brilliant, the podcast by Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT), and her own podcast Neurodelight.

With a rich background in the arts as an actor, writer, and director, Madeleine has long believed in the power of creative expression to unlock connection and inclusion. She first founded Wondiverse , Theatre for All at age 23, a vision that has now evolved into a full scale movement. The name Wondiverse dates back to when Madeleine was eight years old, her imaginary business built around wonder and the universe. Today, she brings that dream to life through a thriving social enterprise rooted in joy, belonging, and transformation.

Madeleine is proudly autistic/ADHD and parents neurodivergent children. Her lived experience, creative brilliance, and fierce commitment to inclusion shape every aspect of her work.