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Sean Skeels (he/him) and Marley Whatarau (he/him) are best friends who bond over dancing and cooking videos.

Sean Skeels (he/him) and Marley Whatarau (he/him) are best friends who bond over dancing and cooking videos.

Sean Skeels (he/him) and Marley Whatarau (he/him) are best friends who bond over dancing and cooking videos.

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”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hugo “Rock Star” Taheny shares his journey from after‑school athletics to becoming a record‑breaking professional. He inspires people with disability to pursue their goals, promotes inclusion, and celebrates community on World Disability Day.

Dr Scott Avery, a proud Worimi man and deaf academic, teaches Indigenous studies and disability. As an IDPwD ambassador, he highlights untold First Nations disability stories and champions inclusion, reminding young people they are capable despite barriers.