Leila Lang

Marketing and Communications Manager

Leila began her marketing career at a Sydney agency working with charity clients, where she quickly discovered how much she loved working for purpose-driven organisations. She later worked with national and global commercial clients in Sydney and London but always felt drawn back to the not-for-profit space. That pull eventually led her to UNICEF UK, where she worked on campaigns that helped create change for children and communities around the world.  

Becoming a mum to Otis introduced her to the world of disability, giving her a front-row seat to the beauty of diversity – and teaching her lessons which have made her not only a better parent but a better person.  

After Otis was diagnosed with autism, Leila began attending Belongside Families’ workshops – never expecting that what started as a way to support her son would open the door to a new chapter of her career. Now, as Marketing and Communications Manager, her fingerprints can be found across almost all of Belongside Families’ social media, resources, publications and campaigns. She especially loves sharing the stories of people with disability and their families – some of which have reached over 100,000 people.  

She hopes that families who come across Belongside see themselves reflected in our work and the experiences we share. And, in turn, feel less alone on their journey.  

Leila is passionate about inclusion and equity for all children. And outside of work, she loves eating delicious meals, cooking and travelling – passions she regularly combines whenever she can!