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What is  IDPwD – Türkçe (Turkish)

What is  IDPwD
Fact sheets
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations (UN) observed day recognised on 3 December each year. The aim of IDPwD is to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.

What is  IDPwD – اردو (Urdu)

What is  IDPwD
Fact sheets
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations (UN) observed day recognised on 3 December each year. The aim of IDPwD is to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.

What is  IDPwD – Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)

What is  IDPwD
Fact sheets
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations (UN) observed day recognised on 3 December each year. The aim of IDPwD is to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.

What is  IDPwD – 繁體中文 (Chinese Traditional)

What is  IDPwD
Fact sheets
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations (UN) observed day recognised on 3 December each year. The aim of IDPwD is to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.
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2025 IDPwD Ambassadors

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We are proud to have the support of our Ambassadors to help promote International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and share their unique experiences and perspectives.
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2025 IDPwD Ambassadors – Auslan

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We are proud to have the support of our Ambassadors to help promote International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and share their unique experiences and perspectives.
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2025 IDPwD Ambassadors – Audio described

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We are proud to have the support of our Ambassadors to help promote International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) and share their unique experiences and perspectives.
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Hayden Moon – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador

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Hayden Moon (he/they) is a dancer, writer, and passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+, First Nations and disability issues. Hayden has written extensively on his experiences through various publications, including a chapter in “Nothing to Hide – Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia”.
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Hayden Moon – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Audio described

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Hayden Moon (he/they) is a dancer, writer, and passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+, First Nations and disability issues. Hayden has written extensively on his experiences through various publications, including a chapter in “Nothing to Hide – Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia”
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Khadija Gbla – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador

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Khadija Gbla, an award‑winning speaker and human rights activist from Sierra Leone, came to Australia as a refugee at 13. She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, culturally aware and compassionate society through heart‑centred leadership.
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Khadija Gbla – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Auslan

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Khadija Gbla, an award‑winning speaker and human rights activist from Sierra Leone, came to Australia as a refugee at 13. She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, culturally aware and compassionate society through heart‑centred leadership.
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Khadija Gbla – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Audio described

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Khadija Gbla, an award‑winning speaker and human rights activist from Sierra Leone, came to Australia as a refugee at 13. She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, culturally aware and compassionate society through heart‑centred leadership.
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Marcus Dadd – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador

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Marcus Dadd (he/him) is a farmer from Mudgee in NSW, Australian National University Environmental Science and Agriculture graduate with honours (focusing on sustainable beef production) and disability advocate.
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Marcus Dadd – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Auslan

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Marcus Dadd (he/him) is a farmer from Mudgee in NSW, Australian National University Environmental Science and Agriculture graduate with honours (focusing on sustainable beef production) and disability advocate.
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Marcus Dadd – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Audio described

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Marcus Dadd (he/him) is a farmer from Mudgee in NSW, Australian National University Environmental Science and Agriculture graduate with honours (focusing on sustainable beef production) and disability advocate.
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Sara Shams – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador

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Sara Shams (she/her) is a disability advocate, model, speaker, and healthcare professional. She is passionate about establishing equal opportunities, creating inclusive environments, and increasing the representation of people with disabilities, particularly from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Sara Shams – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Auslan

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Sara Shams (she/her) is a disability advocate, model, speaker, and healthcare professional. She is passionate about establishing equal opportunities, creating inclusive environments, and increasing the representation of people with disabilities, particularly from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Sara Shams – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador – Audio described

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Sara Shams (she/her) is a disability advocate, model, speaker, and healthcare professional. She is passionate about establishing equal opportunities, creating inclusive environments, and increasing the representation of people with disabilities, particularly from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Cooper Smith – IDPwD 2024 Ambassador

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Cooper Smith (he/him) is a DJ and producer with cerebral palsy who communicates through music. He champions inclusion, performing at events like Ability Fest 2023 and the 2024 Australian Open. Cooper also speaks in schools about disability and loves music, fitness and modelling.
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