You might know Dina as our PSP211 Intro to Music Business lecturer, or maybe you’ve caught one of her inspiring guest lectures. But did you know she’s also a JMC Academy alum and one of Australia’s leading advocates for accessibility in live music?

After graduating from JMC in 2017, Dina founded Tibi Access, a social enterprise dedicated to breaking down barriers in the music and events industry. What started as a passion project is now reshaping how Australia approaches accessibility in live entertainment.

As a person who uses a wheelchair, Dina has seen first-hand the challenges facing audiences and artists with disabilities. Through Tibi Access, she’s helping venues, festivals and promoters create truly inclusive spaces where everyone has equal access to the magic of live music.

In 2023, Dina and Tibi hosted her first-ever accessible event, Groove Tunes, which set a new benchmark for inclusion in the Australian music scene. She’s since led accessibility efforts for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour and brought Auslan interpreters to St Kilda Festival for the first time in its 43-year history.

As part of Groove Tunes x BIGSOUND, Dina introduced an accessible stage for artists with disabilities, empowering performers to take up space and be seen. It’s a reminder that accessibility doesn’t just belong in the audience, but on stage too.

Dina’s work has been recognised industry-wide. She’s received the Tina Arena Special Impact Award at the Australian Women in Music Awards and the One of One x Warner Music Innovator Award, celebrating her leadership and innovation in accessibility.

As a JMC alum turned lecturer, Dina brings real-world expertise and empathy into every class. Students learn directly from someone driving tangible change across Australia’s live music sector, gaining insight into how advocacy, creativity and business can work hand-in-hand to shape a more inclusive future for the industry.

At the heart of everything Dina does, from teaching at JMC to transforming major festivals, is the belief that music should be accessible for everyone.