Chanel is a proud member of the disability and hard-of-hearing communities and an advocate for authentic disability stories on screen. After acquiring her disability as an established film practitioner, Chanel became committed to ensuring disabled creatives have a seat at the industry table.

Chanel has been recognised by Screen Producers Australia as a “One to Watch” and was awarded the Regional to Global Internship with Australians In Film and Screenworks, gaining international experience with Animal Logic Entertainment and Truant Pictures in LA. Chanel is currently in production on her first feature documentary, Hard as Puck. When not producing her own work, Chanel works as an access coordinator on projects including The Twelve (Binge) and Procilivitas.

Her disability advocacy spans both public and private sectors. She served on the WA Minister’s Advisory Committee for Disability (2022–2025), and contributes to local and state disability inclusion networks.