Jayne Lehmann BN(Ed) DipAppSc(Nsg) FADEA RN CDE
Consultant | Presenter | Registered Nurse | Credentialled Diabetes Educator | Founder of EdHealth Australia
Driving Better Health Outcomes Through Knowledge, Innovation and Lived Experience
Jayne Lehmann is an engaging communicator, experienced consultant, presenter, Registered Nurse and Credentialled Diabetes Educator with more than 40 years of clinical experience working with people living with diabetes.
As the Founder and Director of EdHealth Australia, Jayne works at the intersection of health, disability, education and advocacy. She is passionate about improving healthcare for people with intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, psychosocial disability, cognitive decline and other complex support needs.
Jayne is recognised for her ability to educate, entertain and influence her audiences. With exceptional presentation skills and a wealth of clinical knowledge, she brings theory to life through real-world examples, practical strategies and powerful storytelling. Her presentations hold the attention of audiences, inspire reflection and encourage people to put new knowledge into practice.
About Jayne
Jayne has built a long and respected career in nursing, diabetes education, consultancy and health advocacy. As an innovative Credentialled Diabetes Educator, she founded and developed one of the early nurse-led businesses in Australia, creating new ways to deliver diabetes education, support and care.
Through EdHealth Australia, Jayne now focuses on improving the way health and disability services understand and support people with diabetes and complex health needs. Her work bridges the gap between the health and disability sectors by helping organisations, health professionals, support workers and families build the knowledge, confidence and systems needed to provide safer, more person-centred care.
Jayne’s approach is practical, evidence-informed and deeply human. She is skilled at translating complex clinical information into clear, meaningful strategies that can be applied in everyday practice.
A Powerful Personal and Professional Purpose
Jayne’s passion for improving the health of people with intellectual disability and diabetes is deeply personal.
Her advocacy has been shaped by the experience of caring for her daughter, Sarah, who lived with Dravet syndrome, severe intellectual disability, unstable epilepsy, limited verbal communication and behaviours that were often misunderstood. Supporting Sarah gave Jayne a profound understanding of the barriers people with disability and complex health needs face when trying to access safe, appropriate and equitable healthcare.
By combining the knowledge gained from supporting Sarah with her professional expertise as a nurse and diabetes educator, Jayne has become a powerful human rights advocate.
Jayne shares stories from Sarah’s life and examples from her work with people with disability and diabetes to help audiences understand the real impact of health inequity. Her presentations are often described as deeply moving, practical and transformative.
Presenting at the Health Hearing of the Disability Royal Commission, two months after Sarah’s death at the end of 2019, was a pivotal moment in Jayne’s advocacy. It strengthened her commitment to challenging Australia to address the unacceptable reality that people with intellectual disability die, on average, 27 years earlier than the general population.
Jayne believes quality healthcare is a fundamental human right — not a privilege — and that people with disability deserve healthcare that is accessible, respectful, safe and designed around their individual needs.
Consultant and Presenter
Jayne is a respected national consultant and presenter who delivers engaging, practical and thought-provoking presentations for conferences, webinars, workshops, professional development programs and organisational training.
She is equally skilled as a keynote speaker, Master of Ceremony, session chair, panel participant, facilitator and educator. Jayne is available for live and pre-recorded presentations and can tailor content to suit health professionals, disability providers, support workers, families, policy makers and community audiences.
As a keynote speaker, Jayne inspires audiences by drawing on her insights as a nursing leader, entrepreneur, Credentialled Diabetes Educator, business founder and human rights advocate. Her presentations combine clinical knowledge, lived experience, storytelling and practical solutions that help people understand what needs to change — and how they can be part of that change.
Areas of Expertise
Jayne presents and consults on topics including:
- Diabetes and disability
- Health equity for people with intellectual disability
- Person-centred diabetes care
- Supporting people with complex behaviours and diabetes
- Diabetes management for people with cognitive disability
- NDIS health-related supports
- Bridging the gap between health and disability services
- Clinical governance, quality and safety
- Risk management in diabetes care
- Disability workforce capability
- Health professional education
- Communication and accessible health education
- Service design and system improvement
- Advocacy for equitable access to healthcare
- The role of lived experience in changing healthcare systems
Writing, education and digital communication
Jayne is also an experienced writer and educator, comfortable creating and editing a wide range of health, disability and diabetes-related content.
Her writing is engaging, practical and effective, with experience across:
- Articles and opinion pieces
- Advertorials
- Expert commentary and reviews
- Online course material
- Patient and carer handouts
- Podcast and webinar content
- Professional education resources
- Social media contentWebsite copy
Jayne also has a strong interest in digital communication and its role in supporting people with diabetes. She has explored the use of social media, online communities, Twitter chats and podcasts as tools for health education, advocacy, connection and professional learning.
As co-host of Diabetes Chat Australia, Jayne continues to support bigger, more thoughtful conversations about diabetes, healthcare, policy, innovation and lived experience.
Available For
Jayne is available for:
- Conference keynote presentations
- Professional development workshops
- Webinars and online education sessions
- Master of Ceremony roles
- Session chairing
- Panel discussions
- Strategic consultancy
- Advisory committees and expert panels
- Clinical governance and quality improvement projects
- Education program development
- Disability provider training
- Writing and content development
- Media interviews
- Podcast guest appearances
- Health and disability sector events
Why organisations work with Jayne
Organisations work with Jayne because she brings a rare and powerful combination of clinical expertise, lived experience, strategic insight, business experience and practical problem-solving.
Jayne understands the realities of diabetes care, disability support, NDIS systems, family advocacy, clinical risk and workforce capability. She helps organisations move beyond awareness and into meaningful action by creating practical strategies that improve care, strengthen confidence and support safer outcomes.
Her work is especially valuable for organisations wanting to:
- Improve diabetes support for people with disability
- Build workforce confidence and capability
- Strengthen clinical governance and quality systems
- Reduce risk in diabetes care
- Create person-centred education and resources
- Improve collaboration between health and disability services
- Support compliance with quality and safety expectations
- Advocate for more equitable healthcare access
- Develop education that is practical, engaging and meaningful
A Clear Purpose
Jayne’s work is driven by a clear purpose: to create a future where every person, regardless of disability or cognitive ability, has access to quality, safe and equitable healthcare.
Through consulting, presenting, education, writing and advocacy, Jayne continues to influence the way health and disability services understand, support and include people with complex health needs.
Enquire About Working With Jayne
Jayne is available for consulting, presentations, workshops, advisory roles, writing projects, media opportunities and health or disability sector events.
To discuss how Jayne can support your organisation, event or project, please contact EdHealth Australia.
Invite Jayne to speak or work with Jayne: Email: office@edhealth.com.au