OUR COMMITTEE

Danielle Trask

Danielle is the Founder and Director of Connect Rugby League.  Having come up with a concept of broadening inclusive Rugby League in Queensland, Danielle approached the QRL in 2021 with her concept  and with their support and belief, Connect Rugby league came to fruition.  Connect Rugby League is a modified version of the game and also supports true inclusion.  Connect programs and workshops will lead in to a competition in 2023.  Danielle’s  main  focus is using the platform of Rugby league to support and focus on the social, emotional, physical and development of players, staff and participants along with promoting a feeling of belonging within each players community.

Danielle is also the founder of Katwalk for Kids Charity, Sunshine Coast Community & Gala Awards, and is editor in Chief of Katwalk Kids Fashion Magazine. She holds qualifications in Telecommunications ( Cert III), Disability (Cert IV), has a Diploma in Beauty Therapy and is currently studying her Masters in Life Coaching, NLP and Cert IV in small business.  She has a  passion for supporting community and hopes to pave the way for an inclusive environment for all.

Danielle has two teenage children with varying diagnoses who are her inspiration, she loves music, art, comedy, time with her family and of course the sport of Rugby League.