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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Isabella Choate (they/them) is multi-award-winning Living Experience Advocate, passionate about community building and platforming the voices of young people with disability.

Isabella Choate (they/them) is multi-award-winning Living Experience Advocate, passionate about community building and platforming the voices of young people with disability.

Isabella Choate (they/them) is multi-award-winning Living Experience Advocate, passionate about community building and platforming the voices of young people with disability.

Maree Jenner (she/her) is a long-time advocate of participation and engagement in her community. She facilitates the Social Futures school inclusion program, ‘Same but Different & Champions for Change’, which aims to remove social barriers and encourage inclusion for people with disability.