Olivia Sidhu – 2025 Ambassador

Olivia Sidhu (she/her) is a health ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia and has represented Australia as a civil society delegate at the United Nations in 2023.

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My family is my everything.

I have three brothers

and they are loud and crazy.

I love spending time with them.

I can travel, I can have a normal life,

and live the best life.

Hi, my name is Olivia Sidhu

and I have Down syndrome.

I love makeup and fashion

because it makes me feel trendy.

I am also an ambassador for

International Day of People with Disability.

For me, there is no challenges in my disability.

I work at the Down Syndrome New South Wales

as an inclusion support officer.

I go and present to medical students.

It is important to include us in our own health

and speak to me and not to parents,

so that we are informed about our own health.

So my big question is

'would you change anything about your disability?'

Oh, that's a good one.

(James Parr) I wouldn't change anything

about my disability within myself.

The only thing I would change is the perception

and the narrative that comes with having a disability.

(Ronan Soussa) Different isn't less, different is necessary.

(Maree Jenner) It's given me such inherent strengths.

I wouldn't change anything about my disability.

It's just a part of who I am and who we are.

I want to make a difference for all people with disabilities

and making a voice for them.

I am proud of everything that I do.

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Olivia is a strong advocate in her community, educating healthcare professionals about inclusive communication for people with Down syndrome to improve their health outcomes.