22/07/2026
Celebrating the life and legacy of Suzie Skinner
It is with deep love, and great sorrow that we share the passing of our much-loved founder, Suzie Skinner OAM, who passed away on Monday night.
While her death brings profound sadness, there is comfort in knowing her suffering is at an end after living with glioblastoma.
Suzie chose a road less travelled, devoting so much of her life to building a community where young adults with intellectual disability could belong, form genuine friendships and experience the joy of connection, and since 2016 through Clique, she helped create something extraordinary: a space for us to unite, filled with laughter, dignity, inclusion and care.
Suzie was deeply grateful to every Cliquer, family, volunteer and carer who helped Clique grow into the community it is today. More than anything, she believed in people, and she believed in the power of opportunities, friendship and belonging.
On behalf of Suzie and her family, we thank you for embracing Clique and helping build the kind, caring and inclusive community that meant so much to Suzie. She was incredibly proud of what Clique has become, and of the way this community continues to support one another with love and generosity.
We know this news will be deeply felt across our Clique family. Many Cliquers formed special bonds with Suzie, and we encourage families, carers and friends to take time together to draw on her positive energy, share memories, and reflect on the joy that we share in being part of the Clique community.
Clique will continue, carrying forward the vision, values and community Suzie worked so tirelessly to build. We know there is no greater way to honour her legacy than by continuing to create opportunities for friendship, belonging and connection - the things she treasured most.